Should I buy eggs or wait it out?

[okallthis4eggs]

Ladies and Gentlemen......I have a broody

 

[BullChick]

Ladies and Gentlemen......I have a broody

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Congrats AL! It sounds like you had fun!

We're having lots of fun. We are in Boston, visiting with Jax, who is simply perfect. His big sister, Isabelle, is having a Princess slumber party with Mylee including a dress up portion with amazing dresses and jewels and high heeled shoes... Mylee was ecstatic! I do have lots of pictures, still in the camera at this point. but I will get them up as I will be coming home tomorrow and leaving Mylee and her Dad here. they will stay until Wednesday, and take the train back. it will be very lonely and quiet for those days, but I can get a lot done. I moved Peach and the chick out to the portable run this morning. I'm a tiny bit concerned that I'm away overnight, but I know they are fine inside... I moved Peach's nest in, which made them both very happy. they explored and settled in on the straw in a patch of sunshine, the chick was trilling when i left. I can get the back room all cleaned up again! Hooray! it's a big job, but nothing compared to the back breaking work MC has on her list! I rolled up one strip of vinyl on the dome, let in lots of sunshine... but it's almost time to strip it all off... can't wait! I do promise to get pics posted, we have had such an adventure!

Sounds like a blast for the kids! Don't let Roger know though, or she will show up and hog all the good stuff.




Speaking of Roger, if she continues with her not-quite-evil ways, OK can always send her to Alcatraz.
There is a reason they call it The Rock.


And there are lots of bars.

Hmmmm.... bars..... rock..... Remind you of anyone?

But seriously, she could be quite comfortable there.
Roomy accommodations.

Exercise yard.

Stunning views.



There is even landscaping by a local gardening club!


All in all, Roger would probably be too happy here. (Unless she doesn't like damp, fog, and wind, which is typical here over 3 quarters of the year.)



And she would probably figure out a way to escape!

Nope, after reconsideration, the world is not ready for Roger. I think she'd better stay with OK. He knows how to keep her under control.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Ladies and Gentlemen......I have a broody

But it's not Roger, is it? One of the BOs?

 

[okallthis4eggs]

Yes a BO

 

[okallthis4eggs]

Quote: The" Birdman" would make a good roommate for her

 

[okallthis4eggs]

Very cool pictures

 

[cheeka]

yeah W4W really cool pics! and OK, Congrats on the broody! want me to send you some eggs??? speaking of eggs... I just got home, and there was only 1 egg. ONE. and you'll never guess who laid it! Peach! her first egg in months. it's so beautiful... and the tiny chick was way up on the roost in the portable run...! not sure what route it took to get up there, could have gone to the top of the kennel cab nest to the roost above that, and then up to the top... but it was chirping so loudly, I had to recheck when I came out of the dome. it flew down as soon as Mama came out of the kennel cab to see the feat! I'm so relieved that they are thriving in the great outdoors! and I'm delighted to get my dining room back, even tho' I never use it for that, the laundry machines are in there, so to cut down on the dust will be great!

the big gang was given enough food to last til tomorrow, yet there was nothing left. Pigs... and I got zero eggs for all that feasting. they are probably hidden, I did look in the spots I've found them in before... I'll look again in the morning... with the major melt over the last few days, they are eager to get outside every moment, stinks that I have a long day tomorrow. and no Mylee

but they decided to come back on Tuesday instead of Wednesday, and now I just this second got a phone call to ask me what time I could pick them up if they come back tomorrow...

long day or not... I will make the drive to the city to collect them! I only have one more week with them... and then it's a few months before they come back. if I can, I'll get some pics posted tonight.

 

[okallthis4eggs]

Thanks for the offer cheeka. Family has you really busy right now so I might take you up on the offer next time. I bought some RIR eggs on ebay tonight. I have decided to get a rooster and I want a RIR rooster from one these eggs.

 

[okallthis4eggs]

So here is the plan. I have a dozen hatching eggs on the way. All RIR. The goal is to end up with one rooster and maybe two hens. I want Delaware hens too. With the combination of RIR/ Delaware I can get Red Sex link birds and RIR/ BR I can get black Sex Link birds.Debating how many RIR to give to the broody. Would love to find a few Delawares to put with the RIR eggs. Any suggestions? I know build a bigger coop.