The Front Porch Swing

[lovingmyhens]

Really bummed out. I mentioned that my babies came from Meyers and that the Delawares are really puny . Lost 2 the first 3 days and another 2 today. I thought I caught one by bringing her in and washing in warm water and blow dry. An hour later she was up and eating. Now she's gone also. 4 out of 7. Really bad batch this year. Golden comets and White rocks are going great. Sad.

These are chicks you ordered?? I am so sad for you.

 

[Triple Willow]

Ohhh I'm TRYING to hatch some eggs too. The temp has been crazy - up and down, up and down. I don't know if I have killed them all or not. I have three thermometers in there and none of them agree! I'll be glad when time's up whether they hatch or not.

 

[flockofbantams]

That is very sad

 

[Triple Willow]

Really bummed out.   I mentioned that my babies came from Meyers and that the Delawares are really puny .    Lost 2 the first 3 days and another 2 today.  I thought I caught one by bringing her in and washing in warm water and blow dry.  An hour later she was up and eating.    Now she's gone also.  4 out of 7.  Really bad batch this year.   Golden comets and White rocks are going great.    Sad.       

Hate to hear that Linda. I know it is frustrating and just makes you feel sick. I got some Delawares from Meyer's last year. They are probably my best layers.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

Could I join the Porch Gang? I've read this thread and really responded to the conversations. It's so good humoured and respectful and supportive throughout. Some of the other threads can be a bit daunting for a newcomer. Nice to have what feels like sanctuary. What can bring? I do compost. I have an open mind. I did castrate two rams, with vet help. Got 10 pampered chickens. Oh, how about homemade lemonade to celebrate spring?

 

[BCMaraniac]

Could I join the Porch Gang? I've read this thread and really responded to the conversations. It's so good humoured and respectful and supportive throughout. Some of the other threads can be a bit daunting for a newcomer. Nice to have what feels like sanctuary. What can bring? I do compost. I have an open mind. I did castrate two rams, with vet help. Got 10 pampered chickens. Oh, how about homemade lemonade to celebrate spring?

Welcome to the porch. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. My tea glass is half full, so fill it up with some of that lemonade, and I will be in heaven! You will like all of the folks here, so come any time.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

Thanks.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

Feel better already.

 

[sarahsunshine]

Pulling up a chair for a few seconds while I sip some lemonade on break...

They had a going away potluck for lunch for me at work today. It was very nice and calm, not where everyone spends $15 each at a restaurant... I like this better.

Everyone pinched in and got me a gift. It's a beautiful handwoven wool blanket for those cool days...

They said they'd thought about ordering me some chickens, but weren't quite sure how to go about it! LOL!!!!

 

[jmoeller]

Heartsizedfarm welcome, lemonade sounds so summery, perfect. It's always good to have someone with castration experience.(" I did castrate two rams, with vet help") LOL. All skills are valuable.
LindaB220, sorry to hear about your chickies. Hope some one has ideas for you to help.