Texas

[elevatedruby]

ihave weak genes in my RIR but they are still RIR. ame with my BR but my cockerels look like they have better genes

 

[MandyJ]

Everyone (nearly) thinks that their chickens are better than anyone elses if they get into serious chicken raising for shows and beyond having wonderful back yard chickens and eggs. Part of it is because people have different likes and priorities -- I have a two friend with huge fluffy chickens that love them -- I like sleek egg layers, and don't want feathered feet etc. - so everyone who has picked chickens for their breed -- thinks that theirs are better.

That being said -- some chicken owners only think that theirs are better if they put other people's chickens down. sad state of affairs IMO-
Even if someone has the same breed you are dedicated to -- and show you chickens that you think are not as good -- it seems to me it would be more polite and professional to tell the the things about their breed that are good and possibly things that they could do some work on.

We chicken people can get a bit crazy at times.....

Personally, I LOVE ducks! (More than chickens! LOL) Let's see if we can rile you guys up!!! Ha Ha!
M

 

[hensfortherapy]

Went to let the ducks out this morning and my favorite was dead in the nesting box. Well poop, that sucks. Why does it have to my favorite? Why couldn't it be one of my loud annoying ones? I paid specially for her too and she was the easiest to pick up and sweet. I'm guessing she was egg bound. I was telling DH that I was considering cutting but a bit but now I need to watch what I say. She was a year and a half old and I got her when she was a day old. RIP Skye

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Ren2014]

Howdy and WELCOME to BYC Texas forum!!

Snakes, we have snakes??

Ren2014 has stated it perfect...build a secure coop. It doesn't hurt to have a shovel, hoe, or your husband handy.

Keep us posted on your move. Be careful driving here and good luck on finding a house!

x2 on the husband, lol... this last snake my husband was on the lawn mower when he sees me running from the duck house to our house and then running back with the shotgun. Now, you'd think he would have gotten off the mower when he saw me running.... this is NOT something I do often, but no.... he drives the mower us to me and asks what's going on

THEN he takes like TEN minutes to get off the mower and tells me I should have gotten the 22

Went to let the ducks out this morning and my favorite was dead in the nesting box. Well poop, that sucks. Why does it have to my favorite? Why couldn't it be one of my loud annoying ones? I paid specially for her too and she was the easiest to pick up and sweet. I'm guessing she was egg bound. I was telling DH that I was considering cutting but a bit but now I need to watch what I say. She was a year and a half old and I got her when she was a day old. RIP Skye

So sorry for your loss.

thats what im saying. just downing others for what their quality is isnt right

I couldn't agree more...who does it help?

X2

That's silly. Everyone knows mine are best. They are priceless. I'm sure we all feel ours are the best. Sorry for your loss needlessjunk. It's always our favorite.

I was thinking to myself that my baby ducks are the cutest of all, lol.

Personally, I LOVE ducks! (More than chickens! LOL) Let's see if we can rile you guys up!!! Ha Ha!
M

OMG yes, lol. I just had a bunch of Muscovies hatch and they are sooooo PRECIOUS and the best all around

 

[TexasLisa]

x2 on the husband, lol... this last snake my husband was on the lawn mower when he sees me running from the duck house to our house and then running back with the shotgun. Now, you'd think he would have gotten off the mower when he saw me running.... this is NOT something I do often, but no.... he drives the mower us to me and asks what's going on

THEN he takes like TEN minutes to get off the mower and tells me I should have gotten the 22

OMG yes, lol. I just had a bunch of Muscovies hatch and they are sooooo PRECIOUS and the best all around

I have noticed that husbands do dawdle when we want something done QUICK!!

Where are the pictures of ducklings?

 

[Ren2014]

I have noticed that husbands do dawdle when we want something done QUICK!!

Where are the pictures of ducklings?

Had to wait on the DH to get home. Momma is so protective I can't get good pics without help. 19 in that pile somewhere, lol. Four eggs remain. One pipped, 3 questionable.

 

[ChicKat]

Had to wait on the DH to get home. Momma is so protective I can't get good pics without help. 19 in that pile somewhere, lol. Four eggs remain. One pipped, 3 questionable.

They ARE too cute!

 

[Lacy P]

Had to wait on the DH to get home. Momma is so protective I can't get good pics without help. 19 in that pile somewhere, lol. Four eggs remain. One pipped, 3 questionable.

They are adorable!

 

[TexasLisa]

Had to wait on the DH to get home. Momma is so protective I can't get good pics without help. 19 in that pile somewhere, lol. Four eggs remain. One pipped, 3 questionable.

O my, they are absolutely adorable. Thank you for the pictures!!

 

[Kiki]

O my, they are absolutely adorable. Thank you for the pictures!!

AWEEEE!! Congrats!