Surviving Minnesota!

[Siggie]

I am going to the basement now, incase that orange ball heads this way That could scare the poop out of me... I hope it doesn't scare the birds. We still have that comforting grey color to our skies.

It's really quite pretty and oh so warm on the skin........hope it decides to stick around for a while! Hey here's a half serious question....for the most part, all my chicks are still starting out laying all cuddled in a corner of the coop at night when I put them to bed? The light has been working great! Left it on last night because they were so content laying there softly cooing

I didn't want to cause chaos by turning it off. It died out sometime during the night and when I went out there this morning there were maybe 6 on the lower roosts? I know they go up and sit on the higher ones during the day because theres poop all over them...I am just worried that when I do put the nest boxes in there (not built yet) they will start sleeping in them?

 

[duluthralphie]

I am trying to figure out a breed for next year to add to next years breeding flock.

Any Ideas?

I am thinking Fufu type and rare or heritage. I have looked at Houdan. I think they look cool, Fufu people could get into them. I cannot find a breeder other than mypetchickens, McMurray or Sandhill.

I would like to get something that is show quality or would have a chance to make show quality offspring.

Any Ideas? Suggestions.


I was looking at other breeds too and am open to suggestions there. I would like to find something not everyone is hatching and especially people on this thread, I hate competing with friends for sales on a hobby..


btw I have discovered I am selling my creamettes WAAAAAAAY to cheep.... Even my plans for the Doms next year when compared to what those places sell them at..

 

[I Love Layers]

I am trying to figure out a breed for next year to add to next years breeding flock.

Any Ideas?

I am thinking Fufu type and rare or heritage.   I have looked at Houdan.     I think they look cool,  Fufu people could get into them.    I cannot find a breeder other than mypetchickens, McMurray or Sandhill.

I would like to get something that is show quality or would have a chance to make show quality offspring.

Any Ideas?  Suggestions.


I was looking at other breeds too and am open to suggestions there. I would like to find something not everyone is hatching and especially people on this thread, I hate competing with friends for sales on a hobby..


btw I have discovered I am selling my creamettes WAAAAAAAY to cheep....     Even my plans for the Doms next year when compared to what those places sell them at..

I need to get rid of my Appenzellers. They at pretty nice looking too.

Some ornamentals that I like are Crevecouer, La Fleche, Orloff, Phoenix, Sebright, Serama, Sumatra, White Faced Spanish

 

[duluthralphie]

I need to get rid of my Appenzellers. They at pretty nice looking too.

I have considered them, however I am only able to get birds from a NPIP flock or go through lots of hoops and paper work. You being in NoDak, would be darn near impossible for me to get. Unless you were NPIP and got a MN import permit.



In the case of Mr T from Holm's I had to plead my case to the poultry board. I showed them a picture and explained his rare genetics for breeding with my current legal birds.

If they approve the transfer, then I need to test Holm's entire flock. Get a blood sample from Mr T. Take it to the lab in Willmar, Wait for the results. If they are all OK, then I have to go get Mr T, bring him back and quarantine him for 30 days then take another blood sample from him, and run it to Willmar again. Then wait 10 days for the results, if they are clean I can put him into my flock...


This is for a bird in the state, Out of state.... I bet you would need to promise your first born child and jump through hoops that are unimaginable.

 

[I Love Layers]

I have considered them, however I am only able to get birds from a NPIP flock or go through lots of hoops and paper work. You being in NoDak, would be darn near impossible for me to get.  Unless you were NPIP and got a MN import permit.

I may become NPIP certified later since I want to be able to sell my cochins. And my dad agreed ti my plan of getting 4 breeds a rooster for each and hatching out purebred chicks.
Would it work if I got them tested at 4H.

 

[duluthralphie]

I may become NPIP certified later since I want to be able to sell my cochins. And my dad agreed ti my plan of getting 4 breeds a rooster for each and hatching out purebred chicks.
Would it work if I got them tested at 4H.

Nope. the 4h testing makes them legal to sell at multi-person sales and swaps in addition to showing the birds. It does not allow them to go into a NPIP breeding flock.

I am selling some Creamers to a gal in Montana, that will require me to get an import permit for Montana, I will need to get one for Indiana for Jerry to take a white sport home with him. I do not think the 4h test allows the birds to cross state lines. I think they would need the tests and a Veterinary exam.


BTW I have no idea about ND. but in MN you have to be 18 to even take the NPIP course. I think it is because the 9-3 and other forms are legal papers and you have to be a legal adult to sign them.

 

[I Love Layers]

Nope. the 4h testing  makes them  legal to sell at multi-person sales and swaps in addition to showing the birds. It does not allow them to go into a NPIP breeding flock.

I am selling some Creamers to a gal in Montana, that will require me to get an import permit for Montana,  I will need to get one for Indiana for Jerry to take a white sport home with him. I do not think the 4h test  allows the birds to cross state lines. I think they would need the tests and a Veterinary exam.

Ok, if I do become NPIP certified, and I still happen to have them I will tell you. Cause I am so annoyed with them right now!

 

[duluthralphie]

Ok, if I do become NPIP certified, and I still happen to have them I will tell you. Cause I am so annoyed with them right now!

LOL LOL LOL LOL So you want me to take your trouble makers off your hands?

 

[I Love Layers]

LOL LOL LOL LOL So you want me to take your trouble makers off your hands?

Yes! Buckbeak walked by there cage didn't even look at then and they tried to start a fight!

 

[I Love Layers]

When you get certified do they just test all your birds and that's it?