The Quack Shack

[Trimurtisan]

I think @Flashpoint has midget whites

Thanks for the tag Molpet!

 

[quackiemama]

I'm sorry to hear that Quackie.
My mom is affected by SAD. That's actually the main reason we moved here in '91. To bre honest, I'm not sure if I am, but I wouldn't be surprised if I was.

I do suffer from PTSD, clinical depression, and anxiety. On top of that I have insomnia which just compounds all of it. If you ever feel the need to talk to somebody, I always be available, publicly or privately . I might not know exactly what you're going through, but I probably got a pretty good idea how you feel.

Thank you Chris! My real name is Misty btw! Not fair I know yours you don't know mine. LOL

 

[Trimurtisan]

Thank you Chris! My real name is Misty btw! Not fair I know yours you don't know mine. LOL

Well Misty, it's a pleasure to formally meet you.

 

[Claires Poultry]

Good Morning!! Hope you all have a splendid day. Elly have you been sick? Good to hear your better.

I've just been really depressed and I can hardly sleep at night.
I'm trying to overcome it, but it keeps coming back. I start feeling better and then everything goes back to where it was to start with.
To make things worse, my family isn't being that supportive. They think it's no big deal and I should just get over it.
Good thing I have God or I wouldn't be here.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Hi @Molpet !

I have 4 midget white turkeys that I hatched from eggs. They are now approximately 3 and a half months old (hatched 7/21).

As to blackhead, I also called the farm bureau and DNR regarding this disease. According to them, blackhead is not considered a concern in my area (Western MD). That said, I raised 4 other heritage turkeys with my chickens and had no problems. They are now approximately 2 years old.

Friendliness is something else. My older turkeys (Narragansett, Bronze - MAYBE a dash of Oregon Gray) - will follow me around, eat out of my hand, but you dare not touch one without them going into hysterics lol.

The Midget Whites, on the other hand, love to be petted, will sit with me or on me, love scratches, follow me everywhere including inside, and are certainly my favorites.

On price - 5 for $50 sounds like a great deal to me. When trying to buy just eggs to hatch - they ran anywhere from $80-$200 for a DOZEN. Of course, there is no guarantee if all or any will hatch. My first attempt was a bad hatch all around and only hatched out 9 chicken chicks. The other 25 or so including the turkey eggs did not. My first ever BAD hatch!

My second batch had 6 midget white eggs shipped from Maine and I had four that hatched. One developed a blood ring and one wasn't fertile. Needless to say, I am very happy with my two hens and two jakes.

Opal - laying into a scratch (no, I wasn't trying to throttle her)
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Opal and Cooper

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Cooper

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WooHoo! Thank you for sharing your experiences with me.

Currently, there are 2 people in my area that have the White Midgets, but only 1 has poults. One of the ads is for a year old breeding pair, but the Tom is called "cranky" and "ready for some soup." That offer is thankfully a different person than I would go through.

I spoke with the person offering them at $50 for 5 yesterday about their flock, and assuming they are being truthful, it sounds like a good source. They told me their flock is 5 years old, and they've introduced new blood twice. They also said they cull aggressive birds, but rarely have needed to. They also said their children help them maintain the flock.

I'm going to see if I can go take a visit this weekend. The poults are already feathered out so (I'm assuming) they should be ready to integrate in to my flock.

In regards to the Blackhead, at least I know it's a risk going in to it. I would hate to have found out about it the hard way.

Thanks for the pictures too bud. They are adorable!

 

[Trimurtisan]

Good morning folks

Good morning Bob! I'm running a bit behind today, but I've got good news. I got my first eggs! I got 2 cream, and 1 light brown. I'm thinking it's the NN and the 55 Flowery.

They've been hiding from me too! I found a couple that something had eaten in a location the birds shouldn't even be. (I'm convinced a smart chicken can break out of a "secure" location like any smart hound could) I'm not happy about that part, but at least I know now, and can refortify the fence, again. (that's like 3x agains...)

More good news! Now I don't really remember if I was on BYC while helping my mom with her heart surgery recovery. Long story short, I was my mom's in home nurse for a while. Well she had heard me mention I wanted to get a membership to the Livestock Conservancy. Last night I went to help her with something, and she brought the LC up. So I am now a Sustaining Member! I didn't expect anything in return for helping her, but it sure was a nice surprise.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Good morning Bob and everyone else!
I hope y'all have a really wonderful day!

ELLY!
Good to see you, and top of the morning!

 

[quackiemama]

Well Misty, it's a pleasure to formally meet you.

Likewise!

 

[Trimurtisan]

Good Morning!! Hope you all have a splendid day. Elly have you been sick? Good to hear your better.

Hey there Patti! My chest hurts, and my nose is running, but I am indeed on my way to a splendid day! How are you doing this morning?

 

[Trimurtisan]

Finally we did and our river looks like a river again.

Now that is something to praise about! I'm glad to hear it, and I bet everyone up there is grateful.