Sdwd

[seminolewind]

I'm not retired but taking a siesta right now from nursing. This is the only forum/website I keep up with. You just get used to some people, you know?

Chicken people are more interesting than most.

I like to help people who are newer than me with what I can. This is a good community.

 

[cmom]

My DH and I are both retired. He does keep me in line some. He is always reminding me I would rather be with the chickens. What the heck, I'm an old mother hen... (He is out every day giving them treats too. lol)

 

[rancher hicks]

Looks like this thread is dying without Speckled hen. It is sad. I sent her a card but I don't think I'll hear from her. I think of her often. Wish there was something I could do.

Anyhow, I've Del eggs in the incubator for this years hatch. I think I'll be growing these out but not selling them. I don't know who the dad is since I've got three roosters in the mix.

1 NYer, 1 from MO, and 1 from GA, (out of eggs from Speckledhen). They're are great layers, Dels.

Scott if you read this the CR's are laying.

Well take care everyone,

Rancher

 

[kathyinmo]

Crazy emu lady. Crazy chicken lady. Heck, just a crazy lady! It could be worse.

I am gettin' the itch to start incubating. Soon - very soon!


The 7 emu babies are growing already. I will only keep 2 or 3 of them. I will send in the samples for DNA testing next week, to get them sexed.

It is suppose to get above 50 here today. I am happy to hear that, as I need to get outside and get some work done. I do love it outside.

 

[crazyhen]

Yes, Yes,Yes,

You're getting ,itchy,Itchy,you're getting very, very itchy, LOL. You can tell that I want chicks. Only, I want Dels, Old German New Hamp. and Silverlaced Wynd.
My own eggs are growing yeah! I am at day 11. Mostly Wheaten ameracuana and EE's and possibly an olive egger or two. I can not see into the marans eggs with my flash light to tell.
Why do we not hear from Cetawin and Speckedhen anymore? somehow I have missed it. I miss them. Gloria Jean

 

[wekiva bird]

Crazy emu lady. Crazy chicken lady. Heck, just a crazy lady! It could be worse.

I am gettin' the itch to start incubating. Soon - very soon!


The 7 emu babies are growing already. I will only keep 2 or 3 of them. I will send in the samples for DNA testing next week, to get them sexed.

It is suppose to get above 50 here today. I am happy to hear that, as I need to get outside and get some work done. I do love it outside.

You can do DNA testing on them? Can you do this for chickens too?

 

[kathyinmo]

You can do DNA testing on them? Can you do this for chickens too?

Probably. I suppose so.
With emus you have to wait about a year before knowing the sex (from the sound of the noise they make). That is one reason for the DNA testing. A chicken - well, you would know in just a few weeks. You can check HERE.

 

[rancher hicks]

I suppose it might be nice to be able to tell how closely the lines of specific breeds are with a DNA test.

I am trying to not get too impatient and candle some of these eggs. There are 50, but I expect much less when I candle. I have a light on in the coop now and the orps and CR's are laying again. Most of what I have are Birchen Maran and Dels in the incubator.

I did get an egg from the BR's finally and expect if I put in a light there too, I will get more. I've been opening the run door so they can go out and get some sun. Direct sun is much better than the filtered stuff through opaque plastic I think.

The weather here is supposed to warm up a bit to the 30's. That will be nice.

Kathy I have to ask. Is there a reason for raising Emus ? Other than the fun of it I mean. Will they be on the dinner table or served in some fancy restaurant that I can't afford?

Well take care,

Rancher

 

[seminolewind]

LOL, Emu roast??? Emu Fricassee? Emu Marsala? Unreal. The only other person I know that has an Emu or more is Chickenzoo.
Cmom, I know what you mean. My DH is out there longer and longer. He has a shelf in the pantry for "his" treats for "his" girls. When I had the flu last month, he surprised me with 3 Polish appearing on my patio to say hello. Oh yea, he retired a few years ago, got bored and went back to work full time.

Me? I'm in between jobs. I resigned my last job because of a few disrespectful occurrances from administration. I'm done working in hospitals. I'm looking for a different aspect of nursing now.

No wonder I spend my time in the backyard with the chickens or the barn where I keep my horse. They love me

I think SpeckledHen is taking a prolonged break. I don't think it was easy being a mod for 60,000+ posts in 5 years. Hopefully she is well, and will come back to chat sometime.

 

[wekiva bird]

Probably. I suppose so.
With emus you have to wait about a year before knowing the sex (from the sound of the noise they make). That is one reason for the DNA testing. A chicken - well, you would know in just a few weeks. You can check HERE.

Thanks, good info.