Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[stoopid]

I'm so sorry to hear about your baby. Thanks for the compliments, but the M-word has put a damper on my elations. I once had a guinea hen that came up with some bizarre sickness, I named her Gobbles like the turkey from Southpark. Polymixer or something freaky like that. He told me not to bury her in the yard, the virus lives in the dirt and would never leave my yard. So I had her cremated and labs done. He never called back with the results. Hmmm.
And never another problem. Probably got from a pigeon or wild bird.
The silkies, I got hatching eggs from Riverside Silkies here in Wading River. She has a new website if you want eggs. Her original stock is from CJs so I am excited to see how they show. But I think Sussex county next month is too soon. You should go there, I had a blast last year. They had a farmers market, lots of vendors, and I won the 50/50 raffle. Woo hoo!

 

[stoopid]

My Clyde got best in show at the fair! YAY!

 

[ChickenAl]

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Congrats, Roberta. Awesome!!!!! See, us downstaters can hang with the best of them, anytime.

 

[stoopid]

I only hope he does as well at a real show. Will see next month in NJ
Thanks!

 

[newchick13]

Where is the show in NJ? I'd love to go!

 

[stoopid]

Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ. Oct. 22.
I had a ball last year. It's a real point show, you'll see some real nice birds.
And there's a farmers market, chinese auction, sale cages, all kinds of suppliers. I picked up a bunch of feeders, waterers, supplies.
You can see and touch everything, and no shipping 'cause you are there. Clean out your trunk before you leave!! I bought all my Halloween pumpkins there. Crafts, baked goods, produce. Take the family, you won't regret it.

 

[chickendude]

I'm back...Sorry i haven't updated the possible mite problem. Life got real busy around here. But anyway I checked them thoroughly at night and couldn't find any sign of bugs. Al, I also checked under their roost and all was clear. Well it seems as though I dodged that bullet. Thanks for all the concern expressed here.

 

[stoopid]

Yay, now you just have to find out why the icky feathers. It could be something a stupid as a rough board they perch on, or something they rub up against in the nest box.
I'm glad you didn't have to dose them.

 

[chickendude]

Me too, I did notice new feathers coming in so maybe it is due to a molt.

 

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YaY!!! I saw him too. Gorgeous bird!