The Front Porch Swing

[lazy gardener]

Just a wild guess, but it may be possible that the move stressed them. It may or may not be an old wive's tale, but I've heard that Cayenne pepper will stimulate a reluctant hen to lay.

 

[OHhappychicks]

Just a wild guess, but it may be possible that the move stressed them. It may or may not be an old wive's tale, but I've heard that Cayenne pepper will stimulate a reluctant hen to lay.

Do you put it in their feed, I guess? BTW, I restarted my computer, and everything is back!

 

[perchie.girl]

First~~The section that is on top when you are posting, where the emoticons, B, I, U , etc. is missing. Can anyone tell me how to get it back. It was on here when I first posted this evening, then the next time, it wasn't here. Also, when I quote someone, it comes up with all kinds of symbols imbeded in the message.

Second~~I put my French copper maran roo, 2 copper maran hens, and 1 cuckoo maran hen, in a pen by themselves so I could get baby marans. They have been in the pen, which is a hoop/coop-greenhouse, with a fenced in lot behind it, for almost 3 weeks. They have plenty of room, sunshine, fresh air, but they've only laid 3 eggs!! One was broken in the lot. I have a feeling this breeding project just ain't going to fly!!
Does anyone have an idea why they aren't laying? The cuckoo is about 1 year old, the other marans are 2-3 years old. Now I know that is kinda old, but I should be getting at least 1 egg a week from them. They were laying before we put them in the pen. Getting a little irritated!!

Could have an egg eater... just thinking out loud.

My emoticons are here. But my internet service is slow because my Son is doing a MEGA down load. We are talking its going to take at least four days to finish it.

deb

deb

 

[bruceha2000]

I've gone from 179 pounds to 163 since my last stenting (and now that I've told you that I'm afraid I'll have to shoot you!) and the doctor was very pleased about that. But I guess it is what it is. Ma passed away at 58 from her heart and vascular problems, so I've done better than she did - I'll be 64 this December.

Great, first you tell us what you weigh then say you are going to have to shoot us because of that. THEN you tell us how old you are.

The two things one NEVER asks a woman and you gave both. So now I am SURE you are going to kill all of us; been nice knowing everyone!

I think "Blooied" is going to have a new meaning!

You do seem to have WAY more than your fair share of "character building" events.

Okay, stoopid chicken questions again. If so, could the two Red Sex Links with the perpetual blushing be getting close to laying? I don't mean tomorrow, but in a couple more weeks or so? (13 weeks old Monday) Is it getting close to time to uncover the nest boxes and toss a couple of fake eggs in there? (Kinda hate to do that, they look so cute in the basket on my counter!

) Or should I wait until I see the first egg, then uncover and put in the eggs?

I'm new to all this, you know. The lady at the grocery store doesn't blush when she's stocking eggs in the cooler there, and Ken crows all the time even though he's almost the same age as I am. So I have no point of reference.

I think I read that sex links tend to lay earlier than a lot of breeds but that is still 16 weeks so you probably have some time yet. But I agree with all the other replies so far. My first chicken laid an egg by the frost free water spigot, as Leslie suggested. Probably figured she just pooped. So leave the nest boxes closed for another couple of weeks and watch for the squat. If you haven't seen it it is funny. One of the Anconas sometimes comes around the corner not realizing I'm there then squats while stamping her feet

Mine also laid their first egg about 2 weeks after they started to squat and the reddening of the comb started earlier.

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

My chickens squat for roosters, not humans. Though eggs don't take long after the roosters start mounting the hens.

The turkey hens, they squat for Dad. Dad gets SOOOOO embarrassed.

 

[OHhappychicks]

Could have an egg eater... just thinking out loud.

My emoticons are here. But my internet service is slow because my Son is doing a MEGA down load. We are talking its going to take at least four days to finish it.

deb

deb

I thought of that, but I don't see any damp or wet spot. But I guess if they laid in the grass, I couldn't see it. I will try to keep an eye on them this weekend. They aren't great layers, but I thought at least I would get a few eggs to put in the bater. I'm going to go ahead and keep them in for the duration and see what happens. I restarted my computer and everything is back. WHAT a download!!!!

 

[heartsizedfarm]

First~~The section that is on top when you are posting, where the emoticons, B, I, U , etc. is missing. Can anyone tell me how to get it back. It was on here when I first posted this evening, then the next time, it wasn't here. Also, when I quote someone, it comes up with all kinds of symbols imbeded in the message.

Second~~I put my French copper maran roo, 2 copper maran hens, and 1 cuckoo maran hen, in a pen by themselves so I could get baby marans. They have been in the pen, which is a hoop/coop-greenhouse, with a fenced in lot behind it, for almost 3 weeks. They have plenty of room, sunshine, fresh air, but they've only laid 3 eggs!! One was broken in the lot. I have a feeling this breeding project just ain't going to fly!!
Does anyone have an idea why they aren't laying? The cuckoo is about 1 year old, the other marans are 2-3 years old. Now I know that is kinda old, but I should be getting at least 1 egg a week from them. They were laying before we put them in the pen. Getting a little irritated!!

Be patient. Give it time. A disruption of their regular habitat and routine might stifle or slow things down.

 

[Blooie]

It was a "once in a lifetime" storm as they called it. It was like a mile and a half wide, EF5 and went through THREE states

200 folks killed.

Most storms will never get that bad.

I am so relieved that you got your storm cellar done. As an added bonus, it'll make a fine place to store canned goods! Good on ya! And yep, if you even dug one little shovelful then you helped dig!

My dad used to take me dress shopping when I was a teen. I think because I was so self critical I couldn't stand it, and my mother was no good because she loved clothes and just didn't get me.

I remember having to buy a prom dress and my dad's advice was something to the effect of, if you say to yourself that's a pretty dress, well that's not the one. But if you say to yourself what a pretty GIRL, then that's the right one.

He's been gone ten years now but he is still with me in the dressing room when I'm trying things on! Last time I went clothes shopping I couldn't find anything nice at all and I complained to him "why can't I find anything nice?" And I could hear his voice clear as a bell "Because you're in a *********** thrift shop, stupid! Go to a proper ladies dress shop and spend a little bit of money on yourself for a change!"

I think I would have liked your dad very much! Betcha if you stuttered he would have told you that what you had on your mind was important and if you'd write it, he'd read it. Sounds like that kinda dad!

Great, first you tell us what you weigh then say you are going to have to shoot us because of that. THEN you tell us how old you are.

The two things one NEVER asks a woman and you gave both. So now I am SURE you are going to kill all of us; been nice knowing everyone!

I think "Blooied" is going to have a new meaning!

You do seem to have WAY more than your fair share of "character building" events.

I think I read that sex links tend to lay earlier than a lot of breeds but that is still 16 weeks so you probably have some time yet. But I agree with all the other replies so far. My first chicken laid an egg by the frost free water spigot, as Leslie suggested. Probably figured she just pooped. So leave the nest boxes closed for another couple of weeks and watch for the squat. If you haven't seen it it is funny. One of the Anconas sometimes comes around the corner not realizing I'm there then squats while stamping her feet

Mine also laid their first egg about 2 weeks after they started to squat and the reddening of the comb started earlier.

A lady always has the option of mentioning her weight and age - a gentleman, however, never repeats that information!

I agree, I think I have time yet...it was more the sequence I was confused about...whether to wait until the first egg to get everything ready or get it ready and then wait it out. You guys are an amazing source of information! Thank you all for chiming in!

I thought of that, but I don't see any damp or wet spot. But I guess if they laid in the grass, I couldn't see it. I will try to keep an eye on them this weekend. They aren't great layers, but I thought at least I would get a few eggs to put in the bater. I'm going to go ahead and keep them in for the duration and see what happens. I restarted my computer and everything is back. WHAT a download!!!!

Hmm, I thought Marans were pretty good layers - I have so much to learn yet it's scary!

 

[Blooie]

Wanna see what we did this morning? No? Well, since you're a captive audience I'm gonna show ya anyway! We got the lattice up on the front of the run. I'm still not real crazy about it, but Ken likes it and the girls loved the dappled shade it provided in the morning light, so I guess it stays. Maybe after I get some flowers on it it won't look so stark. So, it's picture sharing time....


As you can see, my big trees are starting to leaf out well!


We used the pieces cut off the main one to put a small "fence" along the south side.


It does do a nice job of kinda disguising it from the street, though.


I have since done a little remodeling - rearranged the lawn ornaments and put out a solar spotlight.


Katiebug came by tonight to help with chores. She loves her new "coop boots".


Out for a little exercise this evening. The lilacs smelled wonderful, and since Ken had been watering they enjoyed finding little bugs in the grass.

 

[LindaB220]

How do you know?

I ended up in the hospital ER for 30 hrs because no room in intensive care. Had 6 pints of blood replaced. I had no idea why my poop was black. Just thought I was ill or something. Blood pressure 54/46. Yes, I ask why and the Drs. said it was all the Ibuprofen and stuff. My regular Dr prescribed this for 2 yrs 2x daily and never once told me to eat or it would affect me. Go figure.