Surviving Minnesota!

[KlopKlop]

That will do for me. Thanks.

Here is the ones i got from amazon. Prime eligible

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLR13RU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


bulbs were about another 12 bucks at fleet farm

 

[Cluckies]

Quote: Well be careful, we don't need any more injuries or almost injuries on here!

 

[Momof3plustwins]

FYI I would not let them consume the carcass raw . Raccoon round worms are different than other roundworms . They can travel to other areas other than intestines in other species . Like brain , organs or eyes . Behaves badly in other animal species .   This from a guy who has toxoplasmosis parasite in one eye .

Good to know. I won't let my hubby through them in there any more.

 

[Minniechickmama]

So close, One day short of greatness Please do not be depress over it though.






Glad to help, I hope you both do.






I think it was my Yokohama's that I missed the APA variety with. I have silver duckwing and red and gold are the only recognized variety. The Silver look way cooler though with the black and white penciling. Same as my Silver spangled appletiniis'. They are so cool. I was thinking of bringing two of each of them to New Ulm, just because that are so different. They are LF but not a lot bigger than Bantams.

The varieties recognized for the Yokohama are White, Red Shoulder, Dark and Black Breasted Red. The Silver Duckwing are not recognized. The ones you say are red and gold are likely the BBRs. Personally, if I were to get longtails, I would go with the Red Shouldered, I think they are BEEE-U-TEE-MUS!!!!!

Aaron just posted on my FB page this afternoon that some of the entries have just gone in the mail and next batch is in the works. He also said he was going to work on a PDF version so we can just print it off.

Its a nice laid back and smaller show... Perk side for me is that its only 14 miles from home. I'm going to try and take only fri/sat off work. I can hopefully coop out sunday morning and still make it in for a 10 hour shift at work yet. Starlings have invaded my barn right now and all the foofoo's are crapped full. I have to bathe them up before I can even tell what's decent or not. Some of the whites I may not be able to get clean. I have a couple faverolles males in condition, but the hens are in a hard molt. Some of the polish are through their molt. I have some muscovies that I'm tempted to bring and show... We have some gorgeous standard cochins too. Bathing in end of November though and keeping something that size in the house is a bit harder than bantams...

Is NU an APA sanctioned show? I am trying to decide if I am going to take any or just go up Saturday to buy from Vern. I shipped out 5 Dark Cornish today on their way to Arkansas. I was able to put two pullets in a box and the cockerel rode alone. I don't think my full grown cock could have fit in the box, but he is in molt and I didn't want to chance stressing him even more with a trip in a box for up to two days, maybe three if USPS messes anything up. At least the weather is good for shipping them.

Holm! I was going to message you the other day just to say hi! I've had a sick little one for a few weeks - time got away from me. What have you been up to? You should see the cool Muscovys I have now. I'm going to have some awesome colors/patterns next year from my hatches. Caesar and Cleo are molting and you wouldn't believe it.....they're blue! I still wonder if they're a light Lilac (or carry chocolate), however, since I had some Buff ducklings hatch out. Well, unless the little ones molt into Silvers. I learned that happens. We'll see - I kept a few back from my hatches along with some Blues.

Caesar and Cleo before and right now when they're just about done molting:

I know as the birds get close to molt and their feathers fade, those blues will look a dusky brown, almost chocolate, the POOF, they pop those pretty blue feathers out fresh.

 

[duluthralphie]

I hereby proclaim myself, Winner!

Morning all

 

[jerryse]

I believe I read somewhere that the offspring of a sex-linked hen will not lay as prolifically, the egg laying drops off quite a bit. I can't find where I read this, so maybe Jerry or Minnie could step in if they are knowledgeable of sex-linked birds, which would not surprise me

Never heard this and do not believe it . No genetic link IMO to egg laying .

 

[Momof3plustwins]

Good morning! I am on my last day of Halloween parties at school. Yesterday I did it with my 3&4 year olds now today I do this with my 4&5 year olds. Then tonight I do one with ECFE. I am going to be all Halloweened out and the day has not yet arrived! At least I am dressed as Super Woman today!

 

[jerryse]

No dew this morning . A plus for roof work . Cloudy and mild .

 

[Momof3plustwins]

Dark, damp, and wet out this morning up North. I really hate winter. Too much darkness, too much cold, and far too much wind up here than I like. I know it is supposed to be a time for "rest" but I plain don't like it! Who's with me?

 

[Momof3plustwins]

Ona seperate note. Are there any wild animals that can be safely feed to the chickens? My hubby traps all winter long all types of animals, skunks, mink, muskrats, coon, bobcat, otter, beaver, fisher, pine marten, cyotes, and I am sure there are more. If it moves and bares fur he tries to trap it. He really wants to feed the meat to the chickens for animal protein. He was like Why can't I feed it to them? Then proceeded to question all your knowledge. Typical man to question all knowledge that he doesn't come from him and he doesn't want to believe???