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[Ruralpearls]

Hahaha Rural, I know it's not funny, but your brat SB's are cracking me up - and it's because I've had hens like that, too. One of my Icelandic hens is like that. Her nickname is Psycho. She actually chased my neighbor once! This little SB chick is peppy, but not mean that I've seen.

Brian, where are you again? If you can get anywhere close to me, I'll give you some eggs. They're mixes. I live in Tooele and work in Murray.

Now that all is said and done, I find it rather funny too. Back in the middle of the whole mess I could have torn my hair out!! I got so irritated each time I would look out the window and see their evil beady eyes staring back at me from the cat food mountain they had spilled. As soon as they would make eye contact with me through the window they would scram because they knew I was headed for my broom to shoo them back in again. I'm glad I don't have neighbors because I was pregnant at the time and was a sight to see running about flailing my arms and broom, hollering at the little devils. I couldn't just leave them out (yah, I tried that once) because they gobbled up my garden. The tomato leaves and potato leaves...um, supposedly poisonous, but they ate them like french fries with no ill effects that I could see. Little buggers!

Random question for you: Do you know Ben and Anika Harker?? Ben is from my neck of the woods but lives in Tooele now.

 

[Sphinx]

Aw, man Lisa!!! I was totally looking forward to our girls' weekend out. I would've gone to Chickenstock, but not without you. Bummer on your daughter's dance.


Brinsea and taking chicks out. I usually take my chicks out within a couple hours because there really isn't a lot of room in there. It recovers humidity very quickly.

 

[RedIII]

Now that all is said and done, I find it rather funny too. Back in the middle of the whole mess I could have torn my hair out!! I got so irritated each time I would look out the window and see their evil beady eyes staring back at me from the cat food mountain they had spilled. As soon as they would make eye contact with me through the window they would scram because they knew I was headed for my broom to shoo them back in again. I'm glad I don't have neighbors because I was pregnant at the time and was a sight to see running about flailing my arms and broom, hollering at the little devils. I couldn't just leave them out (yah, I tried that once) because they gobbled up my garden. The tomato leaves and potato leaves...um, supposedly poisonous, but they ate them like french fries with no ill effects that I could see. Little buggers!   

Random question for you: Do you know Ben and Anika Harker?? Ben is from my neck of the woods but lives in Tooele now.

No, I'm afraid I don't, but I've only been living here for five weeks. I'm still new

 

[La Casa de Pollo]

Aw, man Lisa!!! I was totally looking forward to our girls' weekend out. I would've gone to Chickenstock, but not without you. Bummer on your daughter's dance.


Brinsea and taking chicks out. I usually take my chicks out within a couple hours because there really isn't a lot of room in there. It recovers humidity very quickly.

No kidding. I am STILL hoping she will find another ride down, she is almost 19 and her car broke down or I would send her on her own....I hate to miss seeing her, but MAN this is a once a year thing. If something works out and I can still go I will let you know. Not looking likely right now....I am just sick about it because I have committed to pick up these birds, so I hope it all works out!

Sundance, thanks, I will keep seeing what I can find just in case you are not able to go....I do hope you can make it, it is fun to meet all the chicken people. Lots of the birds are pre-sold on the chickenstock thread, everybody has been on telling what they have, and people will take dibs....but I sold all of the chicks last year really fast that were not presold, the ones you sent with me included. I know Mandi (Mo5c) is looking for bantams of any sort for her sister, and others are on there looking. Quite a few from over by Boise are going this year.

Birdguy is the one running it if you have questions, he has not been on a lot lately though. There is usually a discount at the Candlewood Suites for people staying over, and last year Texas Roadhouse did the food. It is not HUGE by any means, but there are stalls in the big barn you can use to set up your brooder and there is electricity so you can use a stall to set up your stuff for sale, and quite a few people come through. The "Show" in the past has been more of a display table where the cool birds go so people can oogle and awe at them

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...n-chickenstock-may-3rd-2014/120#post_13369076

 

[La Casa de Pollo]

I think I found a ride for my birds, YAY! The lady in Logan pm'd me so crossies

 

[MoriahQuilts]

Anyone else in south eastern Utah - between Kanab and Page, AZ?

 

[Cynthia12]

Hi Moriah..

haven't seen you in a while.

 

[La Casa de Pollo]

Anyone else in south eastern Utah - between Kanab and Page, AZ?

Hi Ann! You have been gone forever! Glad to see you on here

 

[ElkMtnCove]

There were 2 free frizzle bantams (with all supplies) posted on KSL for just a few minutes and only 8 views, right close to me (Summit County). I immediately called and they were arranged for pickup.

I'm hoping they didn't go for snake food... seems there's lots of reptile lovers up this way.


On another note, I have a 4 wk broiler that has what looks like an infected crop. Small wound but it almost looks like the wound came from inside out. Her crop was pretty (don't read if you're eating breakfast)... pussy looking. Antibotics cleared most of it up and I put a blue band on her leg before I sent her back with her buddies. I'm thinking she's going to be a "pet" as long as she holds out. I'm not real thrilled at processing her since it did look pretty nasty and I have no clue how/why (no exterior blood like picked on). I named her Pearle to convince myself later she's probably not a wise choice for the freezercamp. Your thoughts?

Thanks!
Elk

Edited to add: They were young frizzle chicks (I left the chick part out) with all the light/supplies, including a bale of shavings. Heck, I would hv paid her for them! If someone on this board got them, it'd be nice to know they went to a chicken home...and lucky you! I got just meaties this year (hatchery didn't ship my speckled sussex). Not near as fun when you know you can't have any for pets.

 

[La Casa de Pollo]

There were 2 free frizzle bantams (with all supplies) posted on KSL for just a few minutes and only 8 views, right close to me (Summit County). I immediately called and they were arranged for pickup. I'm hoping they didn't go for snake food... seems there's lots of reptile lovers up this way.


On another note, I have a 4 wk broiler that has what looks like an infected crop. Small wound but it almost looks like the wound came from inside out. Her crop was pretty (don't read if you're eating breakfast)... pussy looking. Antibotics cleared most of it up and I put a blue band on her leg before I sent her back with her buddies. I'm thinking she's going to be a "pet" as long as she holds out. I'm not real thrilled at processing her since it did look pretty nasty and I have no clue how/why (no exterior blood like picked on). I named her Pearle to convince myself later she's probably not a wise choice for the freezercamp. Your thoughts?

Thanks!
Elk

I am with you, I would not want to eat a bird that may have an infection. I would likely put her down as an alternative....if she is not living a quality life as a pet. Don't those meat birds get real heavy and then the legs can't support them well? I thought Someone had said that to me somewhere along the road, that keeping them long term did not work. Poor girl, sad when they get sick.
Crazy the frizzles were posted for free. They are the one chicken that everybody seems to want...