The Buckeye Thread

[Minniechickmama]

Why does everyone want to eat Dave's birds? Lmbo Now egg noodles yummy!

Those little ladies just looked outnumbered, so I would guess that someone has to go.

 

[buffalogal]

Been away in OKC all day, but I did want to say that perhaps the "huge task" of showing at the Ohio National (or any show for that matter) isn't whether or not one has the birds, but the logistics of leaving. For someone in this part of the country, the ON is at least a 13 hour drive one way, without counting any stops or road construction. Traveling to a show also involves finding someone to take care of the birds and animals you aren't toting along with you. Add in time off from work where applicable, gas, food, and hotel expenses and without counting entry fees or the cost of raising the birds, to many people just about any show is almost prohibitively expensive. I for one would never assume someone's absence from a poultry show to be evidence of their lack of interest in bettering the breed.

 

[buffalogal]

oh, and aoxa, how loud does your rooster get? Ours hasn't crowed yet and I would like to know beforehand how loud it gets because we may not be able to keep him.

I've been told the loudest roosters I have are the Anconas. The Buckeyes vocalize some, but I would say they are the quietest breed I have. Then again, I currently have Turkeys doing the rut strut and chattering at each other, so I don't think any of the chickens can be heard.

 

[vmdanielsen]

I promised some pics of birds that tickled my heart. These gave me a chuckle and fascinated me as well.

Thanks!

 

[buffalogal]

My great grandfather used to put them in feed sacks and hang them on the clothes line to break broodiness. He was a crass man, but said it worked every time. I'd do something like this with wire cages if I had to break the broodiness (I usually indulge them though). Has anyone ever heard of their grandparents doing this to break broodiness, or is my great grandfather crazy?

That would probably work because the bird wouldn't be able to relax or get comfortabnle, but putting her in a wire cage with food and water and hanging it out in the open seems a little easier. Birds go broody when they have a relatively dark, undisturbed spot where they feel safe. My Honey lamb built a six hole nest box to keep on the porch so the chickens would stop laying in the flower pots (though it was pleasant when they laid eggs in the mint) and within a month, every hole had a broody in it, including a turkey hen.

 

[Minniechickmama]

her eyeball looks okay, it's the tissue around it that is really damaged. It was quite swollen tonight, but she is laying and eating and drinking. Doesn't seem bothered by it... I just want to be sure no one irritates the eye any more than it already is.

Also, thanks for your comments on my male. I think he is quite studly - minus the comb. I had a Ameraucana rooster with a funky comb and he didn't seem to pass it down to all of his kids (though there were a few). He is all I have to work with, so I think it's not a huge fault.
I had a blue boy that I had to get rid of, he wasn't very nice, and I don't eat silkie lol.

I have people who come buy the Silkie culls and they eat them. I have asked them what is there to eat, and one said, "They are very brothy." LOL Well, if you add water and boil it with a chicken in it, they are all brothy, aren't they? But hey, if they want to go through all that plucking for some broth and a couple bites of meat, all the power to them.

 

[aoxa]

I have people who come buy the Silkie culls and they eat them. I have asked them what is there to eat, and one said, "They are very brothy." LOL Well, if you add water and boil it with a chicken in it, they are all brothy, aren't they? But hey, if they want to go through all that plucking for some broth and a couple bites of meat, all the power to them.

They pay top dollar in China town in Toronto for silkie culls. It's a delicacy. I just don't think I could do the black meat/skin/bones. Maybe.. One day..

 

[slfarms]

Thanks!  

You are welcome

 

[slfarms]

Been away in OKC all day, but I did want to say that perhaps the "huge task" of showing at the Ohio National (or any show for that matter) isn't whether or not one has the birds, but the logistics of leaving. For someone in this part of the country, the ON is at least a 13 hour drive one way, without counting any stops or road construction. Traveling to a show also involves finding someone to take care of the birds and animals you aren't toting along with you. Add in time off from work where applicable, gas, food, and hotel expenses and without counting entry fees or the cost of raising the birds, to many people just about any show is almost prohibitively expensive. I for one would never assume someone's absence from a poultry show to be evidence of their lack of interest in bettering the breed.

The whole comment was chopped up but the basics of what he was saying was we all as breeders need to build the foundation of wins from the small and medium shows up. Once we are winning consistently in the smaller arenas then we "might" be ready to tackle going against some of the best breeders of American class birds in the US.

As for traveling and attending if we all want to try we will find a way. It's difficult with other responsibilities but were there is a will there is a way.

That's what I took from his comment. Not trying to argue with you melody.

 

[slfarms]

Those little ladies just looked outnumbered, so I would guess that someone has to go.

I think he might have more hens lurking in the area. They do look nice, wide and healthy. ;-). Teasing you guys Minnie and Dave.