Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[queenchick16]

Good job now your set for a BBQ...I no longer go to Stormville I occasionally go to Elephants Trunk in CT about 20 minutes away..Takes up most of a Sunday since its several hours from here.They have nice antiques and plants and produce this time of year. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Anybody go to the Stormville flea market? We went early this morning picked up a few things and was done by 1130.
Here are a few pics of the roos yesterday heading to freezer camp, my daughter was traumatized. But she got over it. also note to self, don't butcher chickens on hot and humid days. Feathers stick to everything.

 

[chickendude]

Thanks, I think we are going to oven roast them this Friday stuffed with lemon and rosemary. I butchered them Sat, can i keep them refrigerated until we cook them Fri? That will be a 6 day refrigeration. Or should we freeze them tomorrow and defrost and cook on Fri. I'm not sure how long they will stay in the fridge.

 

[queenchick16]

Thanks, I think we are going to oven roast them this Friday stuffed with lemon and rosemary. I butchered them Sat, can i keep them refrigerated until we cook them Fri? That will be a 6 day refrigeration. Or should we freeze them tomorrow and defrost and cook on Fri. I'm not sure how long they will stay in the fridge.

You should freeze them and then thaw a day or two before going to cook them depending on your frig.Can you freeze them today??

 

[queenchick16]

Five chickens and 5 eggs today. That is a first.

 

[Imprfctme]

I am writing this from the country club pool deck, in my alternate identity as Suburban Mom. I think all of Westchester is here enjoying the one break in the rain. I would rather be weeding the garden but that's just me.

The very, very good news is that not only did I find a home for Baby Chipmunk I have scores of back-ups. So if anyone had a roo that they're only discovering now let me know. They are mostly over this side in Dutchess and Putnam though.

Donna I ordered both nerd shirts and I can't wait to get them. I also found a "Got rhubarb?" tank top which should be interesting. What's going on with the rats? I like that tread feeder, I have tiny voles that get into my feed, I might order that feeder too

I wonder how many of these ladies bought their straw cowboy hats at TractorSupply?

The big hens are still chasing the chicks around. Does the bullying slow down? Neither of them has blood or wounds but should I be concerned?

 

[Imprfctme]

What a great job you did, looks beautiful! I love your chick design, can you make into pillow covers? I'd buy one for sure!


And my what cute chicks you have. Love their coloring!!!

I second that! You're so creative! The chicks are adorable, just scrumptious.

 

[stoopid]

I have a bunch of Chipmunks brothers.... I think I'll just bring them to the Boston show next week.

 

[smkchick]

Anybody go to the Stormville flea market? We went early this morning picked up a few things and was done by 1130.
Here are a few pics of the roos yesterday heading to freezer camp, my daughter was traumatized. But she got over it. also note to self, don't butcher chickens on hot and humid days. Feathers stick to everything.

We ALWAYS go to Stormville. Another BYC trip we could all take. We were there for Springtime in April. Nice job on the roosters, by the way. Look good enough to eat. Enjoy!

And does your daughter know you posted a picture of her with her hair in a towel? Be careful or you'll end up in freezer camp with the roos.

 

[magsrags]

What a wash out weekend here. Today rain earlier.....spotty sunshine but humid as all heck. Made the dh put in the bedroom AC as I can't sleep in the heat.

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

I am sendiong out a big thank you to all our veterans past and present.....those now serving or planning on it..... and their families who worry so much about them.

 

[smkchick]

I am writing this from the country club pool deck, in my alternate identity as Suburban Mom. I think all of Westchester is here enjoying the one break in the rain. I would rather be weeding the garden but that's just me.
The very, very good news is that not only did I find a home for Baby Chipmunk I have scores of back-ups. So if anyone had a roo that they're only discovering now let me know. They are mostly over this side in Dutchess and Putnam though.
Donna I ordered both nerd shirts and I can't wait to get them. I also found a "Got rhubarb?" tank top which should be interesting. What's going on with the rats? I like that tread feeder, I have tiny voles that get into my feed, I might order that feeder too
I wonder how many of these ladies bought their straw cowboy hats at TractorSupply?

The big hens are still chasing the chicks around. Does the bullying slow down? Neither of them has blood or wounds but should I be concerned?

I will keep in mind the roo back-ups. Bobby is convinced Lavinia is a roo because she's got these feathers sticking up from her "shoulders". I don't see any rooish comb or wattle coloring. She'll be 4 weeks old on Tuesday. Shouldn't I notice something by now?

But you can bet money that the WO will be a roo, simply because it's the only one I got. At least my odds are better with the LS chicks.

Agatha has turned into a real *itch with the chicks in the coop. They never come out into the run because she terrorizes them. Plus, she carries on very loud and long after laying an egg. Which is a joke because she lays the smallest eggs I get. *sigh* Perhaps she needs a trip to freezer camp with Rich's roos. I know the bullying ends at some point, but for now they're afraid to come out.

Wait till I get the three babies out there...