Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[patrickschick]

Had to get back on the OJ tonight...yep a night off won't kill me. Saturday night was heavy enough to float a boat

 

[mama2my4]

Out of my recent hatch I have 3 partridge silkies (staying) and 9 BBS bantam orps (for sale) left. I was so glad to meet Penta this past weekend when she came to collect the 2 white silkies. From all appearances they are already being spoiled well, lol!

We are going this weekend to pick up Aidens 4H trio and we are both so excited!

Heather, I have 4 SL from your pair developing in the incubator. I am SO excited about them! I added the two columbian pullets to their coop so hopefully they will decide to lay soon. I will be getting a really nice columbian roo from great lines later this summer. I think I am hooked on Cochins. I will be keeping them and my partridge silkies for sure. All of my bantam orps will be for sale.

 

[eweaber]

Thanks for all of the light bulb replies!! It sounds like I'm in the ball park now with the 60 watt. Peeps have been pretty quiet.

Yes, be careful with the red bulbs from TSC, as others have found out from the company that they are teflon coated, but they refuse to put a warning on them since they are not specifically labeled for birds (even though TSC has them all around their chick day displays!!)

They can wipe out babies really quickly!

I will look into the reptile bulbs. Boy, they can get pricey!! I got a full spectrum UV for my tortoises.... holy crap!!!

The EcoGlow seems like a neat idea... but I'm guessing it wouldn't work very long with goslings. They turn into monster peepies pretty quickly!

I use the highest wattage I can get then I use a dimmer that you plug the light fixture into. You can adjust the brightness to whatever you want.

 

[Gardeningmama]

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I really like that idea! A dimmer will work on any bulb?

 

[BullChick]

If this day doesn't turn around, I will need a straight jacket! I have not taken a breath yet that something hasn't gone wrong. AAAAAAACK!

Anyone else have to chisel the coop or run door to get the birds out?

 

[LeBlackbird]

Alright, so my best friend's birthday is coming up

Well, being a well affiliated enabler, this provides the perfect opportunity for attack! (she's also a poultry lover!)
Her secret bday present

(Ignore Duke the photo-bomber

He's fallen hopelessly in love with the new quackers and won't leave their side)

 

[BullChick]

Alright, so my best friend's birthday is coming up

Well, being a well affiliated enabler, this provides the perfect opportunity for attack! (she's also a poultry lover!)
Her secret bday present

(Ignore Duke the photo-bomber

He's fallen hopelessly in love with the new quackers and won't leave their side)

 

[roseschickies]

Wow.. sick for a few days.. A lot of catching up to do..

here is what i have coming so far....6+ brabanter (cream and gold ).....8+ silver appleyard...12+assorted call ducks...
6+ cuckoo D anvers bantam... ancona ducks yet to be determined....


so if you are willing to hatch ...I am willing to split the hatch with you ...pm me ....i will need you address so I can have the eggs sent to you..

So I take 5 and you order 100?!?! LOL I would love to help.. No bator.. and I am not interested in duckies, although they are super cute! Good Luck!

I have been sick as a dog today, nausia, cough and breathing issues again, I need to be careful with my immune issues and having sick kiddos! Luke is much improved and now I have to watch kids while I am sick, its THE WORST! I cant call off! I wash my hands all the time, Wipe everything down, what am I doing wrong!!!

Feel better!! I got knocked on my but yesterday.. Every time I get sick, goes straight to the sinuses.. kills me.. Thank goodness I save some Ammox from the last time.. I know not supposed to do that.. but i feel better all ready!

Something got my only EE hen today! 3 beers deep, and more on the way! I am sooo...ticked off! I've had a pair of Bald Eagles soaring over the property for 2 days now, and can't even blame them. I'm thinking fox?? DH found her in a thicket on the property, chewed on one side, and no head to be found. There are no emoticons for the way I feel right now. Sorry, had to vent! Only plus, 2 days before setting eggs for the Easter Hatch she laid me 2 pretty blue eggs that I set, and are developing, but this sucks. I've lost a chicken to a hawk before, but this is the first one I really loved. Time for another beer. Thanks for listening to me all.

Awe.. That is terrible! I am have my girls on Lock down, i see to many Foxes and Hawks flying around, I can't wait for the weather to break and get the BF out and put the enclosed run out.. Apparently he has quiet the idea for doing this, pouring cement and all!! Again, Sorry for your loss

 

[motherhen71185]

I noticed the york county poultry fanciers are having a show april 13th at the 4h center in york. Any one going to that?

 

[missydcpc]

Wow.. sick for a few days.. A lot of catching up to do.. So I take 5 and you order 100?!?! LOL I would love to help.. No bator.. and I am not interested in duckies, although they are super cute! Good Luck! Feel better!! I got knocked on my but yesterday.. Every time I get sick, goes straight to the sinuses.. kills me.. Thank goodness I save some Ammox from the last time.. I know not supposed to do that.. but i feel better all ready! Awe.. That is terrible! I am have my girls on Lock down, i see to many Foxes and Hawks flying around, I can't wait for the weather to break and get the BF out and put the enclosed run out.. Apparently he has quiet the idea for doing this, pouring cement and all!! Again, Sorry for your loss

For all those who keep getting sick, mix up a batch of Super Tonic: Equal parts grated onion, garlic, ginger, horseradish and some FRESH cayenne pepper or the hottest pepper you can get. Pour in some Braggs Apple Cider vinegar to fill the bottle. Leave in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Strain and drink 1-2 tsp several times a day. You'll clear right up, and it helps with nausea too.

I noticed the york county poultry fanciers are having a show april 13th at the 4h center in york. Any one going to that?

I believe Kiomey is going, she goes to their meetings.