Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[hhong3138]

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Yes, Bensonhurst. Where are you?


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Welcome Scylla, are you in Brooklyn too? That's great!
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Williamsburg. How many chicken do you keep? I have 9 hens now, but they are only 12 weeks old. I can't wait to have their eggs

 

[ChickenAl]

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Vanessa, mine ate feathers too when they were on Green Mountain or Nature's Best. They don't do that with the Countryside. It is 17% protein for the layer and the others were 16%. Don't know if that 1% makes a difference but they have stopped eating feathers, and they lose less feathers on the Countryside too. They also have better looking feathers in the month they have been on it. I am convinced to stay on the countryside for now.

You may want to try to start a feed co-op. It will keep the cost down and everyone can get a few months feed at a time that way.

It has stopped raining. Had a tornado in the county below us tonight. Had one hit the house here 22 years ago and it ain't something you want to have happen again. The warnings are still up here until 11pm tonight.




Al

 

[quercus21]

Just stopping in to say hello from the extreme top part of northen Dutchess Co. It looks like we are going to have another dry day. It sounds like the birds are getting restless and want to be let out.

Enjoy your day

 

[ChickenAl]

Howdy Quercus, and greetings to you at the top of Dutchess cty. Sounds like you did not get any of the rain we had last night. It wasn't much, but every little bit helps.

Again, welcome, and have a great day.

 

[ChickenAl]

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Vanessa, mine ate feathers too when they were on Green Mountain or Nature's Best. They don't do that with the Countryside. It is 17% protein for the layer and the others were 16%. Don't know if that 1% makes a difference but they have stopped eating feathers, and they lose less feathers on the Countryside too. They also have better looking feathers in the month they have been on it. I am convinced to stay on the countryside for now.

You may want to try to start a feed co-op. It will keep the cost down and everyone can get a few months feed at a time that way.

It has stopped raining. Had a tornado in the county below us tonight. Had one hit the house here 22 years ago and it ain't something you want to have happen again. The warnings are still up here until 11pm tonight.




Al

Vanessa, forgot to tell you that I also supplement the feed with UltraKibble at up to 10%. This way I should have all the bases covered for nutrition.

 

[hhong3138]

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Vanessa, mine ate feathers too when they were on Green Mountain or Nature's Best. They don't do that with the Countryside. It is 17% protein for the layer and the others were 16%. Don't know if that 1% makes a difference but they have stopped eating feathers, and they lose less feathers on the Countryside too. They also have better looking feathers in the month they have been on it. I am convinced to stay on the countryside for now.

You may want to try to start a feed co-op. It will keep the cost down and everyone can get a few months feed at a time that way.

It has stopped raining. Had a tornado in the county below us tonight. Had one hit the house here 22 years ago and it ain't something you want to have happen again. The warnings are still up here until 11pm tonight.




Al

Vanessa, forgot to tell you that I also supplement the feed with UltraKibble at up to 10%. This way I should have all the bases covered for nutrition.

Al,

Good idea. I may create a webpage for the feed co-op and see how many people would like to join. Ultrakibble, umm, maybe I should try that too. Thanks for sharing.

 

[quercus21]

Fair time is starting up along the river. Anyone entering anything? We usually go to the Chatham Fair. The Dutchess Co. fair is only 6 miles from us, but it is crazy trying to drive in the area during fair time.

 

[RobLII]

Hi, I need to give away 2 Freedom Ranger Roosters ASAP.
I started w/ chickens in May when I recieved 4 straight run Freedom Rangers from a school hatching project. I was excited to have some chickens for fresh eggs, bug control, and just to have around. Just my luck ALL 4 turned out to be roosters!! Someone from a local camp was nice enough to take 2 from me the other day. I need to give the other 2 away asap to a great home.They are 2.5 months old and they are great birds with friendly personalities. They both eat right out of my hand. They free range daily and always return to the coop at dusk ready to be tucked in for the night. The only reason I can't keep them is because of the crowing, the neighbors are fairly close and I do not want to cause any problems.
If anyone can take them or knows of anyone who wants a few great roosters shoot me a personal message. I live in Putnam Valley, in Putnam County, NY and I would take them to you or meet you some where. I will provide 2 bags of feed along with them to get their new owners started! Thanks, Rob

 

[ChickenAl]

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Thanks for reminding us. August 23-28 for the DC fair. http://dutchessfair.com/ We'll most likely make it there this year. A great time to be had by all.

It is rough driving around Rhinebeck during fair time but it is well worth the trip for those of us downstate.

Another great time to be had a little farther north is the Garlic Festival in Saugerties, Sept. 24th & 25th. http://www.hudsonvalleygarlic.com/ If you love garlic, this is the place to be.

Lots of fairs in the Hudson Valley that are worth the travel time to go to from now thru Fall.

 

[ChickenAl]

Haven't seen any of our friends here for a few days and hope all is well. Today was a first in that we got 6 for 6 eggs this morning.

Got lots of rain overnight, and did we ever need it. The sun has finally peeked out and maybe it will turn out to be a nice one today.

Wishing you all a fine day.


All the best,
Al