San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

[desertdarlene]

Little Darlene settled in just fine. She drank a lot and ate a little. Seemed to like the affection lavished on her by a 6 year old girl that pointed out she was much prettier than any of her Naked Neck Chickens. We'll get her healed and find a good home for her. Thank you for putting out the call for help!! We all do what we can when we can. I appreciate you being there for these little ones.

Oh that's great to hear! I might go over and check in the other two that were left later today or tomorrow. They both seemed so dehydrated, though I know they knew where the water was if they needed to get it. I almost thought of bringing a pan of water over for them. They were just waiting by the curb as if they were waiting for their owner to come back for them. It is so sad. I almost don't want to go back there because I'm afraid of what I might see.

I hope you will post pics of her when she's all better.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Oh that's great to hear! I might go over and check in the other two that were left later today or tomorrow. They both seemed so dehydrated, though I know they knew where the water was if they needed to get it. I almost thought of bringing a pan of water over for them. They were just waiting by the curb as if they were waiting for their owner to come back for them. It is so sad. I almost don't want to go back there because I'm afraid of what I might see.
I hope you will post pics of her when she's all better.

From everything I've been able to read, it sounds like she could have a niacin deficiency, something that can be fixed readily with Niacin tablets. It's a nutritional deficiency. The other two are probably also in need of niacin. I think the best thing is to find someone that can take them to a shelter where they have the hope of getting adopted.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

MEET UP INFORMATION - June 2nd , from the time the roosters crow until the cows come home!! [COLOR=purple ]The Serama show starts at 9:30, and will probably go until 3pm, 100 entrants expected! http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/picnic/collier.html
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Our very own SunnyCalifornia (Chaili) is in charge of the Serama show and has welcomed us with open arms!! We can set up near their event but make sure that we have a clear division between us & our birds and theirs. As All-American-Chick said, the local Ramona Wranglers 4H group will be BBqing burgers and hot dogs for lunch with the money raised going to the 4-H club. Maybe we could bring a desert and snacks to share if you want. There will be a raffle and silent auction to benefit the Serama Club. It would be a nice gesture for those of us that are able to donate something. Please contact Chaili directly at [email protected] and let her know that you have something to donate.

In addition Chaili said "We have some special guest speakers coming from Ohio and Florida to give demonstrations and lectures, people flying in from Washington just to see the event, it will be chicken, chicken, chicken from sun up to sun down." Sounds like a lot of fun!!

I still have name tags from the last meet up. Bring a folding chair just in case we need it. Better to be prepared. All birds should have a cage or something to contain them in during the event.

The Serama Club will be there bright and early to secure their spots. Can we get a volunteer to get there early for our group and stake out a nice shady spot for us?

This is going to be an amazing meet up folks!! If you want to let folks know what birds or eggs you're bringing just add it to the thread. I'll edit the announcement and try to keep a running list of things.
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ChickenRfun257-Ill be there with about 70 chicks for sale but will be busy showing my wife will be in charge of selling.
dfdesigns - I may have some various birds for sale at the meetup; I will have to wait and see how things sex out in the next few weeks!
Phage - I should be at the meet-up and may bring chicks: cream legbar pairs,swedish flower hens, ameraucanas, olive eggers,cuckoo marans and probably project chicks including blue egg layers: cream legbar x wheaten ameraucanas, leghorn and brabanter. Also have some pea fowl eggs cooking if anyone is interested, but they are not due to hatch until after the meet-up.
CompostGirl-cash
perchie.girl-very hopeful
MR. All-American-Chick
Knock Kneed Hen - bantam frizzled Naked Necks, possibly adult Peking duck hen for pet
RHRanch-If I come to the meet-up I may bringairs of Cotton Patch geese (breeders) - I will only bring if I get some interest.), 5 Feathered out Black (Cayuga/runner mix?) Crested Ducklings, Bantam Olive/green eggers (1 lavender, 1 black) ,Possibly mille fluer cochin chicks and/or Coturnix quail.,Possibly lavender Modern eggs

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

anyone here ever done a staggered hatch without having a second incubator?

deb

Yes just make sure the humidity doesn't get too high during hatch, I do mine about 55% here.

 

[desertdarlene]

From everything I've been able to read, it sounds like she could have a niacin deficiency, something that can be fixed readily with Niacin tablets. It's a nutritional deficiency. The other two are probably also in need of niacin. I think the best thing is to find someone that can take them to a shelter where they have the hope of getting adopted.

I might have to do that, myself, though when I tried to catch those other two, they were pretty fast. If they've taken to the water, it will be difficult to catch them.

 

[RHRanch]

I might have to do that, myself, though when I tried to catch those other two, they were pretty fast. If they've taken to the water, it will be difficult to catch them.

You might be able to catch them with a racoon (large) sized have a heart trap baited with food by the shore. (You might also catch critters, beware. LOL)

 

[RHRanch]

If I come to the meet-up I may bring:

Pairs of Cotton Patch geese (breeders) - I will only bring if I get some interest.)

5 Feathered out Black (Cayuga/runner mix?) Crested Ducklings

Bantam Olive/green eggers (1 lavender, 1 black)

Possibly mille fluer cochin chicks and/or Coturnix quail.

Possibly lavender Modern eggs

and a vicious biting rabbit. LOL

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Hey everyone,


Can I have your attention for just a few minutes please.

It's official; White Mountains Ranch will be MOVING, relocating, to another ranch here in Jamul at the end of August.


Can anyone who has any spare extra time PLEASE keep a look out for cheap 6' chain link for me? Most of the fencing that we are currently using STAYS here.


So, I will be on the lookout for VERY cheap deals on 6' chain link as well as gates, posts, t-bars, etc.


Thank you for ANY help anyone can give!!!

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Hey everyone, 


Can I have your attention for just a few minutes please.  


It's official; White Mountains Ranch will be MOVING, relocating, to another ranch here in Jamul at the end of August. 


Can anyone who has any spare extra time PLEASE keep a look out for cheap 6' chain link for me? Most of the fencing that we are currently using STAYS here.


So, I will be on the lookout for VERY cheap deals on 6' chain link as well as gates, posts, t-bars, etc.


Thank you for ANY help anyone can give!!!

You omitted one important detail. Are you moving farther or closer?
Sure, and I may even have some t-posts out there, I'll have to check.

 

[RHRanch]

Okay everybody - I was recently given a Netherland Dwarf Doe (Rabbit). What I didn't know about her is that she is mean and bites. I can't handle biting rabbits, but maybe some of you are not frightened by a bitey bunny. I doubt anyone wants her, but on the off chance that someone might want to take a chance on her or whatever... she is free. She is a Black Otter. She was born last Jan. 2011 and as far as I know has never been bred. PM me if interested.