Smoky Mtn East TN

[littlechicklet]

usually i would agree with u for giving them a break but they just got started a couple weeks ago thanks for the input

If they are are that young then they haven't fully gotten into the "groove" of laying yet. Once they get going you should expect eggs through the winter.

 

[laughingdog]

My d'uccle hen has finally started laying in her nest box some! yay.. the Dutch are laying in scovy duck pen now so at least getting some small eggs a day for now till they change spot/s. The bantam Americana are all still making easter egg hunts an everyday event and not easy on me. the dogs "help" me hunt for eggs showing when find one, but then "help themselves" before i get there. lol. So much for so good dogs, but theyve learnd that when they clean duckling buts "treats" "pop" out.. also ducklings learned that the collie and german shepherd are great places to look for bugs on and around, and that they are there to protect them. Something big black and fast came up around barn other day, and all ducklings (along with bantams and pigeons), scrambled under german shepherd and then hissed menisingly as german shepherd barked and then gave chase. Alls i saw was the fast black large shape run from behind one barn to next then nothing, but the dogs were on edge all day and night for some reason, hypersensative and aggressive. no idea what would/could have been. ??? been two bear around in about last month, one adult at night, one young one during day two weeks later during day, both on neighbors property probly cause they leave catfood out, but dogs didn't act like this after.

 

[laughingdog]

Feat

Scovys are starting to feather in finally, and to forage around a lot more for food far and wide across property, learning to swim and fish even some for small "swimmies". parents should be great this spring, as well as as these young. these are starting to feather in, but maybe to much white, and growth seems sparatic from probly weather and parents amateur parenting skills. so should have great eggs, hatchlings, ducklings, and adults, probly for those that are still interested by spring, maybe sooner. some saving maybe for food from these test hatchlings from late hatch and first eggs of duck duck hen and cock rescues. may add lavender, and black, to the white and silver, and some white and more choco have now, if can find get and afford..

 

[Barbedwirecat]

Heya guys!!
I haven't been around much---seems like the other thread got closed up. Hmm.

I am interested in adding Guinea Fowl to my line-up as I will soon be allowing the chickens to free range in my fence (almost done!) does anyone know breeders or have suggestions of what to do or not to do? Should I just be waiting until Spring? I'm not really wanting keets, probably full growns unless someone suggests otherwise. I'm thinking 3---hoping that's not too little of an amount. *throws hands up*

Thanks!!

 

[SequoyahFarms]

Heya guys!!
   I haven't been around much---seems like the other thread got closed up. Hmm.

I am interested in adding Guinea Fowl to my line-up as I will soon be allowing the chickens to free range in my fence (almost done!) does anyone know breeders or have suggestions of what to do or not to do? Should I just be waiting until Spring? I'm not really wanting keets, probably full growns unless someone suggests otherwise. I'm thinking 3---hoping that's not too little of an amount. *throws hands up* 

Thanks!!

. From my experience with guinea fowl, if you buy adults, they won't stay around. I would defiantly start with keets and better yet, get a broody chicken to raise them. Especially if you want them to stay in a fenced area that doesn't have a top on it and/or roost in a specific area. Otherwise, they tend to just do their own thing.

 

[RedRidge]

Heya guys!!
   I haven't been around much---seems like the other thread got closed up. Hmm.

I am interested in adding Guinea Fowl to my line-up as I will soon be allowing the chickens to free range in my fence (almost done!) does anyone know breeders or have suggestions of what to do or not to do? Should I just be waiting until Spring? I'm not really wanting keets, probably full growns unless someone suggests otherwise. I'm thinking 3---hoping that's not too little of an amount. *throws hands up* 

Thanks!!

. From my experience with guinea fowl, if you buy adults, they won't stay around. I would defiantly start with keets and better yet, get a broody chicken to raise them. Especially if you want them to stay in a fenced area that doesn't have a top on it and/or roost in a specific area. Otherwise, they tend to just do their own thing.

yep... that's correct. .. adults will not stock around.
Keets are easy. I will have some in the spring if you want some.

 

[kfromeasttn]

Hi Folks! Just found this site today and am excited to read and read and read and----------! I live near Limestone, TN, Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park and the Nolichuckeogy River. I have a mutt flock of 4 hens, all of whom have been given to me. When I retired a few years back, I started taking in hens that the 'real chicken farmers' were wanting to get rid of for whatever reason. On 2 occasions I lost 2 hens to stray dogs and once lost one to my own Cocker Spaniel. We finally have the coop and lot dog-proofed and I am really careful about keeping watch when I let them free-range. Anyway, I so enjoy my feathered girls and still have a lot to learn. Glad to have found ya'all.
Karen

 

[cybercat]

Welcome to the group Karen. I am just up the road from you in Greeneville.


Wind today was something. We let the chickens out and off they ran to the woods to get out of the wind. My pullets are laying we got 8 new eggs today. No more being egg poor. Fed alot of extra corn so they all would be warm enough. Then again they have enough bodies in the coop to stay warm. 25 hens and 18 roos. I am not chicken poor this year. We are hoping to add ducks next year.

 

[laughingdog]

new pics of young scovy ducklings. Funny i was upset before at mess and damage that slugs were doing, both banana slugs and small others, but now worried that I'm running out of slugs for them to nom on.

 

[cybercat]

new pics of young scovy ducklings. Funny i was upset before at mess and damage that slugs were doing, both banana slugs and small others, but now worried that I'm running out of slugs for them to nom on.

Are you selling any this year? I have been told to that we now can get some.