The Middle Tennessee Thread

[Holcombes Chick]

I totally understand...I wasn't trying to fluff any feathers (giggle). I really do want hens from good stock! And the investment pays off anyway. I'm the only female on the property out of 3 humans, 2 dogs, and 2 rabbits! And three of those are in teenager stages! So I understand the feed requirements too! I need to balance the hormonal scale around here! LOL And I am sooooo tired of buying someone else's eggs this winter!

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

Double post. Eek!

 

[JennaLynn122]

My DH, the truck driver, said you're only 1 1/2 to 2 hours from us. Thanks heavens he's not geographically illiterate! LOL Not a bad Sunday drive.

It will still be about a month before they will hatch. But I figured I'd offer just in case you haven't found any by then.

 

[cpegram]

awe cute lil fuzzy butts
ETA
I used to live in Manchester on Normandy Lake...the drive to Nashville about 1 1/2hrs...I worked in Smyrna easy 45 min drive every day...I can't remember who was asking though

wow I had to go through 50 posts catching up Welcome to all the new members!!

 

[JennaLynn122]

It will still be about a month before they will hatch. But I figured I'd offer just in case you haven't found any by then.

I just realized that you wanted older ones. I must have read you post too fast. POL hens are about 20$ a head. Peppers are cheaper because the person hatching doesn't care for the for weeks or months. On the other hand. I don't even know what mine will look like other than they should lay brown eggs and the should be golden/brown in color. So depending on what pops out of my eggs will depend on if I charge same or less than normal price.@Holcombes Chick

 

[DMRippy]

WHO ORDERED THE SNOW??????????

We bought a grill last night because we wanted to grill outside in the beautiful weather we were having

We are putting my husbands house up for sale..... pray it sells quick and we get some money too

 

[JennaLynn122]

WHO ORDERED THE SNOW??????????

We bought a grill last night because we wanted to grill outside in the beautiful weather we were having

We are putting my husbands house up for sale..... pray it sells quick and we get some money too

I sure didn't order it. I'm trying to get WARM eggs from my girls to incubate.

 

[jc12551]

WHO ORDERED THE SNOW??????????

We bought a grill last night because we wanted to grill outside in the beautiful weather we were having

We are putting my husbands house up for sale..... pray it sells quick and we get some money too

Seriously! I was outside at 1:30 this morning and there was a flurry! The Anatolian was barking her head off and I figured some boys had snuck out of the dorm again (I live/work at a boarding school). So I trotted outside with my trusty spotlight and promptly trotted back inside for a bigger jacket! I went and counted my chickens b/c DH is a bit peeved about the number I have and the number I have coming. lol

 

[matlock585]

@FeyRaine - I used to have a pair on Anconas and I loved them. The hen had a pretty large comb and it laid over and looked like a beret once she matured. She laid a nice sized clean white egg nearly everyday after she started laying. She also got to POL much quicker than the other pullets that brooded with her. I would say the only drawback to them was that they wanted to roost in a tree instead of the coop. After I get everything back re established around here, I'll definitely look into getting a flock of anconas.

 

[Raven1]

Wow I don't get on here for a day or two and POW busy busy!
Welcome to all the newbies! Glad you found us, great bunch here!
Donna I am totally stealing your idea on the brooders but will gladly give you full credit when anyone asks about them. Great idea any more pictures? My brother is building mine I will put up pics when he is done.