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[Blarneyeggs]

Put my first ever CCL eggs in lockdown last night 

Planning to move about 40 chickens into their final breeder pens today. Hopefully, all the simultaneous upheaval will make it easier to work out the new pecking orders everywhere.

Good luck! I'm on day 15 with my broody.

I still have frozen eggs if I really want eggs, but I refuse to buy store eggs. Or store chicken & turkey. Come spring, we're hoping to get a couple pigs, so no more store pork by this time next year. Beef will have to remain a store commodity, however, as we definitely don't have room for cows. Looking for a couple milk goats tho...lol
The goal is to get solar panels & be totally off-grid within 2 years. Our only public utility at this point is electric...so it's do-able.

Awesome! Have you ever considered bison instead of cows? I'm sure they're probably harder to come by, but it's an interesting idea. The meat is delicious.

We have bison not far from us, from what I've read, it seems the hardest part is the fencing, they are incredibly strong and hard to tame. I certainly wouldn't want to have to handle one.

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

What are the plans for raising them? Pets, pelts, or meat?
They are just a breed of rabbit. They are a little on the expensive side for meat, there are cheaper options for that purpose.
Yes, rabbits poop. It's good for plants, no need to compost.

Haha, should have clarified, just as a pet. But as I'm learning on you tube, it looks expensive and like more work than I want to take on. I would be the primary caretaker, and I only take on what i feel I can do well. And I don't take lightly bringing new animals unless I'm sure I can care for them well throughout their lives.

We have bison not far from us, from what I've read, it seems the hardest part is the fencing, they are incredibly strong and hard to tame. I certainly wouldn't want to have to handle one.

Www.backyardbison.com They are in Coopersburg and make awesome products. That would be a concern for me too, if I ever had the room.

 

[Blarneyeggs]

I do have some birds left, but only enough to breed forwrd and the ones I still have will be culled in the Spring after I start hatching their eggs. The only breed that I did not save breeder birds from are the BLue laced red Wyandottes. Instead, I saved eggs from them and they hatched last week. I can't decide if we want to keep this breed or not. I really enjoy the chicks, they are super cute.

 

[chippysmom327]

Off topic, but since we are all animal experienced... Does anyone have any experience with Chinchillas (the live ones, not granny's coat). Hubby is looking into it, but I'm not convinced. Looks like they poop a lot and need dust baths, etc. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

What are the plans for raising them? Pets, pelts, or meat?
They are just a breed of rabbit. They are a little on the expensive side for meat, there are cheaper options for that purpose.
Yes, rabbits poop. It's good for plants, no need to compost.

I believe Anne is thinking about the rodent coming from South America, not the rabbit breed. My friend had two when I was younger. They were really cute and I always wanted one, but now that I'm older, I think they're kinda dumb. You can't really do anything with them. Then again, I think rabbits are dumb and I have one.

 

[chiques chicks]

I believe Anne is thinking about the rodent coming from South America, not the rabbit breed. My friend had two when I was younger. They were really cute and I always wanted one, but now that I'm older, I think they're kinda dumb. You can't really do anything with them. Then again, I think rabbits are dumb and I have one.

That would be like owning, a mouse or rat? Yeah, I'll just keep my dog.

 

[chippysmom327]

I believe Anne is thinking about the rodent coming from South America, not the rabbit breed. My friend had two when I was younger. They were really cute and I always wanted one, but now that I'm older, I think they're kinda dumb. You can't really do anything with them. Then again, I think rabbits are dumb and I have one.

That would be like owning, a mouse or rat? Yeah, I'll just keep my dog.

They remind me of a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel...

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

They remind me of a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel...

I think you nailed it!

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

Mary Poopins is having a rough molt. Her neck is all quills. Her tush is looking pretty bare too. Lol

 

[OneMountainAcres]

I still have frozen eggs if I really want eggs, but I refuse to buy store eggs. Or store chicken & turkey. Come spring, we're hoping to get a couple pigs, so no more store pork by this time next year. Beef will have to remain a store commodity, however, as we definitely don't have room for cows. Looking for a couple milk goats tho...lol
The goal is to get solar panels & be totally off-grid within 2 years. Our only public utility at this point is electric...so it's do-able.

we have the same goals though I'm not big on goat milk lol. I doubt we'll be able to get off grid within the next couple years but it's an ultimate goal of ours. Hubby told me to tell you to check this out for your battery bank for your solar panels. It may be better than deep cycle batteries. http://ironedison.com/

 

[wingstone]

I am a little behind here.
Blarney, you drove right past.
Silkie, I can send somE mixed breed chicken and duck...duck may be Muscovy mix. Will have to wait till after things settle here a little, maybe right after the holidays, if the weather holds.
Anne, I can catch you a rat and frizz it's tail out,.. really not sure I would ever want a chinchilla. Now a pet skunk, that would be cool.... but then I had ferrets year's ago, kind of a big rat.
CC, when you bringing your bunny for that play date?
Anyone have a favorite game cam ( mine has died) . Must take decent night time pics.