And Mindy visited with the newest batch of chicks...
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I could probably pass for a "duck expert", but I don't really want to have to go talk to a bunch of politicians.@dheltzel aren't you a duck expert
I dread the “talking to politicians” part, too. Thankfully it’s just a township board of supervisors (and I know one of them already from going to grad school with him). Our chicken ordinances changed in 2021 so I’m hopeful that since others paved the way it will be easier to add ducks to the ordinance. I don’t know if I’ll find what I am looking for in terms of an “expert.” Thanks for all the suggestions!I could probably pass for a "duck expert", but I don't really want to have to go talk to a bunch of politicians.
Let me know when you have enough chicks to share! My back got hurt again last week, but I still can drive now. And hubby will do most of the driving if needed. My friend hasn't decided if he can add chickens or not, but I will ask him again when you have chicks. I would like to have at least one or two ameraucanas. But if they are not available this year, I think my son will be happy with a olive egger looking like an ameraucana.My first sexlink Ameraucanas are due to hatch in a week. I can't wait to look at them and see if they are as sexable as they should be. I am hoping that some are lavender, but can't be certain of the genetics of the black rooster.
It would save a lot of driving if i mail the chicks to you, which I don't mind doing. Now that I have the pen setup, I intend to hatch sexlinked ameraucanas for a while. This first hatch is kind of experimental, and I am not certain they are pure yet. It is possible that most or all the chicks will be barred, making them impossible to sex during this transition from a cuckoo rooster to a non-cuckoo.Let me know when you have enough chicks to share! My back got hurt again last week, but I still can drive now. And hubby will do most of the driving if needed. My friend hasn't decided if he can add chickens or not, but I will ask him again when you have chicks. I would like to have at least one or two ameraucanas. But if they are not available this year, I think my son will be happy with a olive egger looking like an ameraucana.
Unfortunately, Sunny is very sick with obvious organ failure (clear fluid filled her little body, even lungs) , so she is in my basement now. I may need to put the new chicks in my bathroom first, although I doubt Sunny will survive too long. This Marek's thing already killed most of my 2y chickens. So far, all pullets with vaccinations are not sick.
It would save a lot of driving if i mail the chicks to you, which I don't mind doing. Now that I have the pen setup, I intend to hatch sexlinked ameraucanas for a while. This first hatch is kind of experimental, and I am not certain they are pure yet. It is possible that most or all the chicks will be barred, making them impossible to sex during this transition from a cuckoo rooster to a non-cuckoo.
The problem with shipping is that I need to send a number of chicks for warmth and safety. So we need to find some other people (in this group or other places) that are near you and want some chicks.