Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[mammo6]

Hello all and welcome to all newcomers. I don't come on here often but the regulars on this thread are awesome and always willing to help.
I started with my chicks on April 16th which I got from Agway in Riverhead. I had gotten 6 hens...or so I had hoped, but alas, I have a roo. He hasn't crowed yet but Pluckyew is showing all signs and colors of being a Columbian Rock Cross MALE. What are the chances he doesn't crow so I can keep him? On the other hand, if we do lose Plucky my wife said I can get another to replace him. This suits me fine because as you all know, that means I can get 2 more because you don't want the newcomer to be lonely in that separation period...hehehehe.
I'll attempt once again to add pics as I know you all love them so and I don't mind showing them off...lol.

 

[Toxic Chicken]

Toxic chicken, your baby blue ameraucana chick is adorable! How's the silkie Momma doing?

Rosie, have fun camping! The turkey poults sound adorable!

Anyone else getting mosquito-bitten while doing chicken chores out there?  It seems to be a very itchy time right now. Hoping everyone is doing well, and their chickens, too!

my silkie mom is vicous to the other hens. I have to keep her and her babies in a puppy play pen because she attacks and then gets her butt kicked. My other 2 moms are doing good their chicks are already part of the flock. When I put treats out they all come and eat together. I don't understand why my silkie is starting fights. She is still sweet to me but other hens nope.

The Mosquitos are everywhere. I look like one giant bite. They are all over me. Giant welts. I don't like to use bug spray but I've started covering myself in it when I go outside cause I can't take it anymore. Been living on Benadryl for 2 weeks now.

 

[Toxic Chicken]

Omg I love those turkey babies !!
I seriously need to move so I can have Roos and turkeys and ducks and dwarf goats. It's so weird to my family cause growing up I was a 'city girl' all the way. Now I want to live in a tiny country town. It's my chickens fault.

 

[littlecritters]

Anyone looking for a good emergency kit go to firstststatevetsupply.com and check out Docs kit. Well worth the $25 he charges. A must for everyone with chickens.

I can not emphasize enough, how good this kit is and what a bargain it is. It contains not only medication for emergencies....but it also has vitamins, probiotics etc to keep your birds healthy.

 

[littlecritters]

Al, congratulations on your grand baby! What a joy it must be.

Heather, if you see this note, I am wishing you safe travels and sending hugs!

 

[queenchick16]

Mammo6, Beautiful bunch of girls and boy.

I have been getting attacked by Mosquitos and they usually don't bother me.

 

[bqfarmgirl]

Hello All,
I am a newbie around here and to chickens. I have just finished building my coop, and will be picking up my four girls tomorrow. I would like to purchase Sweet PDZ to use on poop boards, something I have read about on BYC. Does anyone have a ny source for this? I live in southern westchester, Mt Vernon. I have to be out on Long Island this weekend, and dont mind driving.

I also wonder if anyone here does the Deep litter method? That was my plan. Any thoughts? Insights?

Thanks so much!

 

[ChickenAl]

Hello All,
I am a newbie around here and to chickens.  I have just finished building my coop, and will be picking up my  four girls tomorrow.  I would like to purchase Sweet PDZ to use on poop boards, something I have read about on BYC.  Does anyone have a ny source for this? I live in southern westchester, Mt Vernon.  I have to be out on Long Island this weekend, and dont mind driving.

I also wonder if anyone here does the Deep litter method?  That was my plan.  Any thoughts? Insights?

Thanks so much!

Hi bqfarmgirl, and welcome to the thread. I use the deep litter method and find it works very well for me. The key is to make sure you have plenty of ventilation. I can go the entire winter without cleaning out the coop. I use the smell test to gauge the time to change the litter. Make sure you do turn it once in a while to see if it is too moist underneath. If you smell ammonia, then its time to change.

 

[stoopid]

My Agway in Riverhead has PDZ, I am sure Tractor Supply would have it by you.
And welcome!

 

[queenchick16]

Welcome BQ,
There is a tractor supply in Monroe ny . There parking lot has been used for plenty a chick swap between our group. Chicken Run Rest Stop.....

Morning grandpa Al....

Does anyone go to the agway in Hicksville? How is it?

Picked 3 heads of cabbage, 2 kahlrabi,a basket full of potatoes and a couple heads of garlic.... Life is good

Again welcome BQ