Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[Chicken Rustler]

question for those more informed.

I've got hens that are losing the feathers on their backs from my very eager rooster with very big spurs. The Barred rock has a 4x4" bald patch and the Wyandotte has no feathers on her tail at all- looking pretty sad there. I was told that I probably need to trim the rooster's spurs/nails/talons. I checked online for some answers- looks like you can just remove the outer sheath of the spurs? Has anyone done this? (I can't imagine putting aprons/saddles on my hens)

I have not done it but have seen video and I think somebody here has done it. Just can't remember who. It could be somebody who doesn't come on much anymore.

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

Tonight, when I went out to tuck my chicks in, I opened the brooder door just so they continue to get used to me - and found out one of the cockerels is a little escape artist! I happened to have my phone on me so I took some pics. At one point he even turned my Hope against me! Nothing funnier than a chick trying to decide to jump.

Name suggestions are appreciated. I'm thinking something like "Escape," but better, because Escape isn't something you yell to call your chicks to you...

 

[TerrorBird]

Farmin Momma - this is my Polish. We got her from one of the feed stores. We named her Cisco and sometimes call her Elvis. She holds her own and has been lots of fun. She laid a nice white egg - maybe 4 or 5 per week - but only for the first couple years. Now she's a pet. I wouldn't hesitate to get another.
If you want to see an amazing Tolbunt Polish, find Illia's. Gorgeous.

She's pretty!

 

[TerrorBird]

Tonight, when I went out to tuck my chicks in, I opened the brooder door just so they continue to get used to me - and found out one of the cockerels is a little escape artist! I happened to have my phone on me so I took some pics. At one point he even turned my Hope against me! Nothing funnier than a chick trying to decide to jump.

Name suggestions are appreciated. I'm thinking something like "Escape," but better, because Escape isn't something you yell to call your chicks to you...

Houdini.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Tonight, when I went out to tuck my chicks in, I opened the brooder door just so they continue to get used to me - and found out one of the cockerels is a little escape artist! I happened to have my phone on me so I took some pics. At one point he even turned my Hope against me! Nothing funnier than a chick trying to decide to jump.


Name suggestions are appreciated. I'm thinking something like "Escape," but better, because Escape isn't something you yell to call your chicks to you...

How about (Sky)Diver or (Bungee)Jumper?

 

[FirewifeJess]

Or you can pronounce Escape like Dory from Finding Nemo

Es-KA-pay

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

Houdini.

How about (Sky)Diver or (Bungee)Jumper?

Those are good ones. Now I just have to decide which I like best.

Or you can pronounce Escape like Dory from Finding Nemo Es-KA-pay

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Question for those of you who've gone from small "backyard" flocks to larger flocks (20+ birds):

Do you ever stop naming them and thinking they're ALL your favorites? I'm trying to decide if I want to get rid of a couple of last year's birds either this spring or next, and just thinking about who to get rid of made me want to cry. And yet, I KNOW I'm not going to be the type of chicken owner to keep birds who aren't laying. They cost way too much to feed these days! So I guess I wonder, if all 12 of my big girls are absolutely indispensible because I'm too attached, how many birds does one need to have before it just kinda like "Oh, we have too many. That one and that one can go, yada yada"...

Yes I have been close to 40++ birds at times and they all have names. and they all know their names. See I only give 2 names. Layer and later just before they get their bus ticket their name changes to slacker.

 

[robj]

He's a LAB-- what's not to love?

Cute couple! Looks a lot like Tucker. We have been looking for a kitten buddy or two for him to hang out with but not a lot of luck yet.

 

[Slinglings]

Tonight, when I went out to tuck my chicks in, I opened the brooder door just so they continue to get used to me - and found out one of the cockerels is a little escape artist! I happened to have my phone on me so I took some pics. At one point he even turned my Hope against me! Nothing funnier than a chick trying to decide to jump.

Name suggestions are appreciated. I'm thinking something like "Escape," but better, because Escape isn't something you yell to call your chicks to you...

Houdini.

Perfect .

We have a sweet neighborhood cat named Houdini that thinks he lives with us part time. He seems very much like an indoor cat but is outside a lot. He somehow sneaks into our house..one day my son asked me very casually..is Houdini supposed to be inside?