Surviving Minnesota!

[chickmom3941]

Omg wherever I read that said Brahmas like to stay close to home, lied. These darn chicks cover all 2.5 acres of my building site on a daily basis. So far they've stayed clear of the highway but I go out and find them at least twice a day to make sure they are sticking around the joint.

Anyone have any good reading on chicken herd dynamics? It's cracking me up that the Rooster lets the head hen do all his dirty work. Scary kitten? Rooster runs, head hen (Kevin) steps up and gives the kitten the evil eye or a peck if she gets too close. Of course if there's sun flower seeds, then the Roo is first in line.

And what's the story on this? Roo is standing on one foot (not that unusual I imagine) but Kevin is literally sitting. Like on her butt with her legs out in front.

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What are they sitting on, a blanket with pillow close by? Having a picnic, are they? Talk about spoiled chickens - LOL!

 

[Elise Ferguson]

What are they sitting on, a blanket with pillow close by? Having a picnic, are they? Talk about spoiled chickens - LOL!

Haha my hammock blows over in the wind and I hadn't had a chance to put it back up. So they took a nap out there. I'll be concerned of their spoiling when they start napping in the upright hammock

 

[holm25]

Omg wherever I read that said Brahmas like to stay close to home, lied. These darn chicks cover all 2.5 acres of my building site on a daily basis. So far they've stayed clear of the highway but I go out and find them at least twice a day to make sure they are sticking around the joint.

Anyone have any good reading on chicken herd dynamics? It's cracking me up that the Rooster lets the head hen do all his dirty work. Scary kitten? Rooster runs, head hen (Kevin) steps up and gives the kitten the evil eye or a peck if she gets too close. Of course if there's sun flower seeds, then the Roo is first in line.

And what's the story on this? Roo is standing on one foot (not that unusual I imagine) but Kevin is literally sitting. Like on her butt with her legs out in front.

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LOL whoever told you that was crazy. My Brahmas would go ALL OVER the farm when we free ranged while most birds stayed by the gardens.

 

[duluthralphie]

Good morning.... just hanging out with Ralphie today. Bringing home a couple new projects of course.

I would like to report...Destiny is the only person I know that goes to a swap to get rid of chickens for winter, and comes home with twice as many animals as she left with...




BTW She (or her daughter really) is the proud owner of 400 kittens. Her daughter collected them all weekend!



I thought it was cute.

 

[duluthralphie]

Hello fellow Minnesotans! I've been watching this forum for awhile, and always to intimidated to post! Thought this might be the best way to gain some info. Hope you all are having an excellent morning!

Welcome to the thread!

 

[duluthralphie]

Does anyone want a lone Turkey in 28 days?

I am setting toad eggs today, and I had a not so bright turkey lay an egg yesterday....

If anyone wants a free pet turkey, I will set the egg. if not, it will become an omelet soon.....

 

[memphis]

Sure....ship it south....

 

[ejb3810]

Ralphie, how did it go at Waverly ? Dd you sell what you wished to ? Did you get orders for Toad chicks ?

 

[duluthralphie]

I did Ok, there, It was an interesting sale. LOTS of people..

I did not take any toads with. I might in the spring though.


Drive up and get the egg and you can hatch it yourself, Memphis..

 

[duluthralphie]

Jerry and BC... are you two busy Friday or Saturday?

I thought I would drive up for a lunch visit. I think Ivie will either meet us or ride up with me if she is not living in Aitkin on that day...


Anyone else from around here that wants to go can ride with me, just let me know. Erilbrd if you are waiting by hwy 6 with your thumb out I will stop and pick you up too....


I am hoping to make this a Venison free visit.