The IMPORTED ENGLISH Orpington Thread

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Wow great Pictures guys!

 

[deek]

Here's a mystery for all of you to help me solve (if you're bored and trying to avoid cooking dinner). My neighbor has over 100 chickens. She's raised chickens for 8 years or so. She has them in 5 different groups. 4 of the groups free range in their own areas and have their own pens and coops. They can not access each other's area. The 5th group is on an "island" - an acre or so surrounded by water, accessible by a small human bridge. These chickens can not leave the island nor can others get to the surrounding water or island. She randomly moves them around on a whim. For no reason at all. Just because. Here's the mystery: the ones on the island are always healthier and lay more eggs. In fact, when some aren't looking their best she moves them to the island. They too get better. They are all fed the same, but the ones on the island only drink water from the island itself. So my guess is that there's something in the water. In the water there are minnows and bass.

Could the fish waste in the water be beneficial in some way? I NEED to know. It's driving me crazy. OK, I guess I have to go cook.

Dee

 

[aveca]

I now have four out of five hatched. The last one has not pipped. they are all a beautiful silver blue. I will take pics when I transfer them to the tub .

So happy for you Julie! cant wait to see your new silver blues..

 

[rockinpaints]

Ok Dee, I don't know about that.......... but maybe we should try that water.........

..........I'm just sayin........

Here's a mystery for all of you to help me solve (if you're bored and trying to avoid cooking dinner). My neighbor has over 100 chickens. She's raised chickens for 8 years or so. She has them in 5 different groups. 4 of the groups free range in their own areas and have their own pens and coops. They can not access each other's area. The 5th group is on an "island" - an acre or so surrounded by water, accessible by a small human bridge. These chickens can not leave the island nor can others get to the surrounding water or island. She randomly moves them around on a whim. For no reason at all. Just because. Here's the mystery: the ones on the island are always healthier and lay more eggs. In fact, when some aren't looking their best she moves them to the island. They too get better. They are all fed the same, but the ones on the island only drink water from the island itself. So my guess is that there's something in the water. In the water there are minnows and bass.

Could the fish waste in the water be beneficial in some way? I NEED to know. It's driving me crazy. OK, I guess I have to go cook.

Dee

 

[jeremy]

Finally had time to take pictures today of some juvenile Orpingtons, all home bred.
The weather is gorgeous and no wind at all and that's quite unusual for Oklahoma.

She has fantastic type Marc, beautiful.

 

[aveca]

is that even real Dee? maybe you can just ask her.

Here's a mystery for all of you to help me solve (if you're bored and trying to avoid cooking dinner). My neighbor has over 100 chickens. She's raised chickens for 8 years or so. She has them in 5 different groups. 4 of the groups free range in their own areas and have their own pens and coops. They can not access each other's area. The 5th group is on an "island" - an acre or so surrounded by water, accessible by a small human bridge. These chickens can not leave the island nor can others get to the surrounding water or island. She randomly moves them around on a whim. For no reason at all. Just because. Here's the mystery: the ones on the island are always healthier and lay more eggs. In fact, when some aren't looking their best she moves them to the island. They too get better. They are all fed the same, but the ones on the island only drink water from the island itself. So my guess is that there's something in the water. In the water there are minnows and bass.

Could the fish waste in the water be beneficial in some way? I NEED to know. It's driving me crazy. OK, I guess I have to go cook.

Dee

 

[Renie'sPeeps]

How old are the pipes in the house??? Could there be led in them??

 

[Margitas]

Dee, my only drink rain water , and we get lot now with Sandy.

 

[deek]

is that even real Dee? maybe you can just ask her.

She doesn't have a clue. She's also not like me. I would have my microscope getting water samples...trying to figure it out. She just knows to move them about and put the weaker ones on the island. It works for her. For me, I need to know.

 

[deek]

How old are the pipes in the house??? Could there be led in them??

I'll have to ask her. Never thought to question the water that they're actually drinking. Only thought about the water they weren't drinking. Good detective work Renie. I'll ask.