Texas

[RUNuts]

Meat birds, or just new additions?

By the time i got my order together, meat birds were April delivery. These are new layers for me & a friend. Unfortunately, some of these hens are looking rather cockerel-ish. The combs are rather pinkish compared to their sisters.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

By the time i got my order together, meat birds were April delivery. These are new layers for me & a friend. Unfortunately, some of these hens are looking rather cockerel-ish. The combs are rather pinkish compared to their sisters.

Damn sure don't want to be processing meat birds in the summer here, lol.

 

[RUNuts]

Damn sure don't want to be processing meat birds in the summer here, lol.

Done it before. Start early & hand pluck 7 was my limit. I’m not feeling that dedicated anymore.
May see the last date for broilers & do a fall batch. Or keep a barred rock rooster & hatch some backyard surprises.

 

[WingItRanch]

It appears snake season is upon us here in Texas... went out to collect eggs and noticed that one of my fake wooden eggs was missing. Immediately looked in rafters and, sure enough, a 4 ft rat snake. I underestimated their climbing ability and thought I had my coop predator proof. I fixed the issue but dang... it got 2 real eggs and a fake egg. Thankfully it didn't get into the grow-out pen I have my 6 week old chicks in.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I am looking for call duck hatching eggs, if anyone can point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ATXInstantFlock]

How has everyone been? I'm guessing we've all been busy with spring projects

Got all distracted by a cold that wouldn't go away and then all those dust storms and fires. My flock actually put themselves to bed for about a week and I was about to celebrate. Last night, none of them went to bed, but it was the Mrs. turn to tuck them in, so it worked out alright.

 

[CombNWattles]

It appears snake season is upon us here in Texas... went out to collect eggs and noticed that one of my fake wooden eggs was missing. Immediately looked in rafters and, sure enough, a 4 ft rat snake. I underestimated their climbing ability and thought I had my coop predator proof. I fixed the issue but dang... it got 2 real eggs and a fake egg. Thankfully it didn't get into the grow-out pen I have my 6 week old chicks in.

Yuck!!!!!!
How did u fix the issue?? Can you predator-proof against snakes?

 

[WingItRanch]

Yuck!!!!!!
How did u fix the issue?? Can you predator-proof against snakes?

Yes! I had to add hardware cloth between the roof and the coop where there was a gap. As for the snake... it rests in peace(s).

 

[texsuze]

FYI, I just posted a "wanted" ad in the Buy-Sell-Trade section. Looking for one of each : black australorp and EE/OE/Ameraucana-- laying hens or pullets (just not chicks). I'm NW of Kerrville but can drive about 2 hours to pick up chickens at source or meet someone who can deliver. Plus, I'll be in DFW on April 13 & 14--tight schedule, but if anyone in the metroplex has these breeds to sell that fit my requirements I'll certainly try to make a plan. Yes, I know EVERYONE is looking. You can read my l-o-n-g post for more info . PM me if you'd like. Thanks in advance!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

FYI, I just posted a "wanted" ad in the Buy-Sell-Trade section. Looking for one of each : black australorp and EE/OE/Ameraucana-- laying hens or pullets (just not chicks). I'm NW of Kerrville but can drive about 2 hours to pick up chickens at source or meet someone who can deliver. Plus, I'll be in DFW on April 13 & 14--tight schedule, but if anyone in the metroplex has these breeds to sell that fit my requirements I'll certainly try to make a plan. Yes, I know EVERYONE is looking. You can read my l-o-n-g post for more info . PM me if you'd like. Thanks in advance!

That sucks, lol! I have 3 Cream Legbar/Bielefelder mix pullets, 3 weeks old, looking for a new home.