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[chickisoup]

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I'm making the leap this year. Buckeyes-- I'm on the list but that might be this year, or maybe next. And waiting to get hatching eggs from a different flock and a different breed. Going for meat breeds, as they all lay more eggs than I can use. lol

I still think you need some Houndstooth clad white egg layers.....just sayin'........

Has anyone here raised birds from Frank Reese? A friend is going to pick up chicks from him in mid-March and offered to bring back with him anything I wanted to buy - saves money and worry having them transported by a caring human I actually know! I have long heard of how wonderful his Barred Rocks are, and also learned he has several Mediterranean breeds - including Buff and Dark Brown Leghorns - not Rose Combs, he only has RC Leghorns in White, but he does have Rose Comb Anconas and Minorcas ... ugh ... I cannot afford to house more than one or maybe two more breeds, and I probably shouldn't try, but the temptation is great. Can someone talk me down? Or talk me into one specifically that is a must-have from his flock?

Bob BLosl spoke highly of Mr Reese. IMO since he breeds the turkeys for meat, and mentiones that the NH are not to SOP, I would take anything he breeds!!! We are fortunate to have the contact information, because of Bob. It is one page I keep in my word docs.

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Originally Posted by Wisher1000

Well I went back to quote some more, but I couldn't find what I wanted, so I'll try it from memory.

Ron - Yes, I started this thread because I missed the fun of the first, smallest, Cinco de Mayo Hatchathon. We had such a great mix of people, such a good time, and became such good friends.

SCG - If you are still here because of me...... I DID GOOD!

Ponzees - I love this thread, too. It is not only anchored by a core group of WONDERFUL people, but has attracted many more great folks that have become friends as well.

I love you guys!

It is a great group!

Ron, you are sweet!!


Yup, I love this thread--

thanks for the great replies about the turkeys. I do believe I may need to accidentally stumble across a pair this spring.....

I eat the eggs I don't sell or hatch. Harder to break than a chicken egg, but tastes the same. I keep my hens cooped-- no hunting down eggs here !!

Quote: After you were pounced on , seemed like the following replies were a little more thoughtful. It has happened to me to on other threads-- just ask Ron, lol, and I took a beating on the heritage thread too, by Bob, and I learned to be a noobie, and don't try to explain myself, just listen, and eventually it worked itself out. I had difficulty with the line breeding using a trio model, but I finally got the peice I was looking for in just the last few weeks. The birds are so line bred that they will get all mixed up are not compatable with other lines. Not the same with the BUckeyes. THat breed can handle rotational breeding apparently.

Battening down the hatches and waiting for the big ice/snow storm heading our way!! Got a nice naked cockerel to cook up for some chicken and dumplings. DH is having crazy days trying to things all prepared. 2 generators, one for us and one for his folks. His dad is on 02...and of course power outages are to be expected if this thing hits like they say it will. He is also getting our propane tanks all filled. We have to heat with propane heaters and 2 window unit heat pumps. Neither are very reliable when the temps drop too much. Dang winter time drama

Keep safe!!

Quote: My fear is that this year will be the begining of typical. THe number of over 100 days has been increasing in my neck of the woods; and the temps at 10-15 in the morning has been increasing too. Might need to move the horses in the house for warmth!! I remeber an old house in Bangor Maine that had the barn under the house-- now I get it!! lol
Back in '87 I spent the last 6 months of the year in Caribou. Seen several houses on top of barns built into hilltops. I always thought that was a risky way to have/keep critters, but understand the idea of a warm floor in winter!

Scott




that's common in scandinavian countries. I always thought it was kind of cool!

 

[pickitfarm]

I'm like you. Although I just wear boots to fly in. easy on and easy off. I have to fly to and from work every month and it's nice going out of a small airport (I leave out of Montgoermy, AL)they don't harras you like the bigger ones do. Heck, sometimes I get my bags checked free when I use my militarty id. I get scanned all the time and pulled to the side for extra screening. something about me must scream terrorist at the Charlotte, NC airport. it used to offend me but now I almost expect it and therefore plan extra time for it.

I had the same problem with having additional security checks for the longest time. It did not make a difference where I was. I started to fell like I was being profiled. I told my husband and the last time we flew together, I told him before getting in line, watch this, they will pull me for additional checking.....For sure i was pulled aside and he started to laugh aloud about it and the person looked at him and asked him what was so funny and he told them. The TSA officer just shrugged his shoulders. I was thinking that maybe I have a look alike on the most wanted list.

 

[pickitfarm]

Exactly what i was thinking.

 

[kingfrodo]

I had the same problem with having additional security checks for the longest time. It did not make a difference where I was. I started to fell like I was being profiled. I told my husband and the last time we flew together, I told him before getting in line, watch this, they will pull me for additional checking.....For sure i was pulled aside and he started to laugh aloud about it and the person looked at him and asked him what was so funny and he told them. The TSA officer just shrugged his shoulders. I was thinking that maybe I have a look alike on the most wanted list.

I wonder do we look anything alike??? That terrorist must look like you and me!

 

[scottcaddy]

Quote: All 3 of our DD's were born in Michigan, 2 youngest in the UP. We have lived in NC for over 25 years now (and I will not move north again) I don't like snow or ice anymore myself.

Scott

 

[ronott1]

@superchemicalgirl

Tip for the "new" BYC.

from the top of the page, hover over the forum link. A pull down menu will appear. At the top are links to the old BYC type content for forums, like Hot, un answered and etc.

You still can find the old stuff--just not as easily.

 

[chickadoodles]

My mother was born in Minnesota and we moved there many times. I never ate the snow. But DH went and took the top layer of snow off our table in the back yard to make the ice cream with. lol
I do know about yellow snow. And it was late in the day so alot of the junk in the air had been cleaned out.

 

[ronott1]

My mother was born in Minnesota and we moved there many times. I never ate the snow. But DH went and took the top layer of snow off our table in the back yard to make the ice cream with. lol
I do know about yellow snow. And it was late in the day so alot of the junk in the air had been cleaned out.

I am sure it was fine!

Did you like Minnesota?

 

[tnspursfan09]

We made it to the hotel safe and sound.

 

[Cynthia12]

We made it to the hotel safe and sound.

Wow, those roads look bad. Glad you made it ok. Looks like someone was tuckered right out after the trip. Cute!