Texas

[yinepu]

Where in TX are you? Weekend off reduces the # of silkied chickies I have to grow out

. I will go 1 weekend in 3 weeks with nothing hatching and the next weekend nothing but Marans hatching then it's back to the Silkied A's!

In between Killeen and Lampasas..

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

You have really bad timing!

My husband told me he has ordered at least 74 eggs for me for my birthday next week.. so my bators are gonna be sooo stuffed with the eggs i already have cooking. I've been wanting some of your Silkied Ameraucanas for a while now.

What a great hubby you have!!

~ Aspen

 

[yinepu]

What a great hubby you have!!

~ Aspen

yup...

he knows what I love.. one year for valentines he got me baby guineas.. another year it was ducklings...

i told him I don't need chocolates.. or diamonds.. or roses.. just give me critters.. lol

So since he is in Afghanistan this year and my birthday and Valentines are so close together.. he went online and got me a bunch of eggs.. when I asked him what kind they were he said it's a surprise.. but they are coming from several different breeders and it's several purebreds i have mentioned I want...

and this is AFTER he told me to go order some bantams!

yup.. he's a keeper!

 

[chickletteSarge]

One thing to think about when you're using PVC is that the sun will make it brittle and it will eventually break. You can get a little more life out of it by painting, but it will still not last.

I really like that tractor!

we are only in this house till i get out of school and move to a better place in the boonies! so a year maybe? as for painting... i may opt for the desert tan spray paint that the army gives its soldiers to paint their bags with.... idk?
its all a temporary fix to a perniment prollem! lol

 

[chickletteSarge]

yup...

he knows what I love.. one year for valentines he got me baby guineas.. another year it was ducklings...

i told him I don't need chocolates.. or diamonds.. or roses.. just give me critters.. lol

So since he is in Afghanistan this year and my birthday and Valentines are so close together.. he went online and got me a bunch of eggs.. when I asked him what kind they were he said it's a surprise.. but they are coming from several different breeders and it's several purebreds i have mentioned I want...

and this is AFTER he told me to go order some bantams!

yup.. he's a keeper!

he does know he has to make some new pens when he gets home right?lol
just let him know hes got a battle that will help if i ever go back up that way to visit!

 

[CatKai]

yup...

he knows what I love.. one year for valentines he got me baby guineas.. another year it was ducklings...

i told him I don't need chocolates.. or diamonds.. or roses.. just give me critters.. lol

So since he is in Afghanistan this year and my birthday and Valentines are so close together.. he went online and got me a bunch of eggs.. when I asked him what kind they were he said it's a surprise.. but they are coming from several different breeders and it's several purebreds i have mentioned I want...

and this is AFTER he told me to go order some bantams!

yup.. he's a keeper!

 

[yinepu]

he does know he has to make some new pens when he gets home right?lol
just let him know hes got a battle that will help if i ever go back up that way to visit!

Lol.. i plan to have them all built before he comes home.. they will almost be laying age.. can't keep them in a brooder that long!


yeah.. i can see it now.. 100 chickens running around the living room.. sitting on the couch and watching TV.. roflmao

 

[Little Wing]

Yep free stuff is the best. I worry more about it being functional that pretty. Tell those chickies of yours to get with it and I will send you some $

My pure black hen is still the only one laying regular. My black splits won't lay an egg. My lav hen has only laid 5 eggs in 5 weeks and 3 of those weren't fertile. The last 2 were fertile though and hatched 2 pure lavs.

If she will lay 2 or 3 eggs in a week I will ship those to you.

Little Wing that is a really well done tractor. How does the weight compare if you had done in PVC ? Yes I am slacking at work (hiding iPad)

I'm sure it is heavier than PVC but with 25 mph winds like today I'm glad it is heavy. I built it to be moved with a dolly but its light enough to pick the end up by myself and move around.

Ok I gotta post some baby chickie pics Silkied Ameraucana - I have a listing on the crazy 24 hr auction going now on eggs

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Those are beautiful birds!

One thing to think about when you're using PVC is that the sun will make it brittle and it will eventually break. You can get a little more life out of it by painting, but it will still not last.

I really like that tractor!

Thanks!

This is true. If you want PVC products that last, you need to get the furniture grade PVC that is supposed to resist UV rays better. It IS more expensive than regular PVC and can be difficult to find locally. There are places online where you can buy it.

Electrical PVC conduit is cheaper than both of those and is UV rated.

 

[RachaelS]

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Wow you have done such a great service for this breed! Your guys look GREAT!

 

[CatKai]

I'm just picking at you

I understand waiting on these girls to lay for sure...

My pure black hen is still the only one laying regular. My black splits won't lay an egg. My lav hen has only laid 5 eggs in 5 weeks and 3 of those weren't fertile. The last 2 were fertile though and hatched 2 pure lavs.

If she will lay 2 or 3 eggs in a week I will ship those to you.

I'm sure it is heavier than PVC but with 25 mph winds like today I'm glad it is heavy. I built it to be moved with a dolly but its light enough to pick the end up by myself and move around.

Those are beautiful birds!
Thanks!
Electrical PVC conduit is cheaper than both of those and is UV rated.