Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[RainMom]

I've now spent 1/2 the day running back and foth to check on chicks- getting nothing much done on this sunny day , so am going to pull myself outside to get the jobs done we intended. Geez, these little guys are distracting!

 

[SadieSue]

Quote: No..it was a real coating of stuff, like shellac or lacquer, polyurethane, in a spray paint can.

Was it Deft? We used to use that sealing frames or other pieces when I was doing art restoration.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_45814-1075-010-13_0__?productId=3033767

 

[SadieSue]

Quote:
Heh heh heh... I already texted her. I'm going out at 4 pm to pick up some eggs!

My Silkie girls will be so happy. I'll have to watch them though. They're first time broodies so I want to make sure they're good mamas. So excited to have a baby nursery in the backyard again!

I haven't had any luck with my original hatching egg inquiry. You know, I would think if a seller was listing here in the Buy Sell Trade section and I offered to pick up eggs or meet her somewhere local so she didn't even have to bother packing them for shipping that she might be a little more willing to get back to me. After messaging back and forth she finally gave me her phone number but I've called her for two days and she hasn't called me back ever. I'm not judging, just wondering. I suppose something could have happened that could have prevented a return call but just don't know.

However, this gives me a good excuse to see CowGirlGrace again, so it's better this way anyway! I know and trust her and am sure we'll get some pretty babies from her eggs.

 

[SadieSue]

Has anyone here ever made their own ACV before? I was reading a blog earlier today with three different methods and was wondering what the best method for me might be. I've got nothing but time and a curious mind so would like to make my own. Can't be that different from brewing wine, could it? Or I suppose it could. Different method, different product, different purpose. Never mind. Nothing like making wine.

 

[SadieSue]

So my DD Mikayla and I after a busy morning had the privilege to visit Cowgirlgrace what a cool lady! We went to pick up a couple Wheaten/Blue Wheaten Ameraucana chicks and ended up talking about incubating eggs which helps for Mikayla's science fair project and we talked some gardening. We didn't go down to the big tunnel but man that thing is BIG!
Cowgirlgrace put all the chicks in a box to make it easier for Mikayla to pick them out, I tell her just a few. Oh are those BLR Wyandotte Chic's? Cool! Maybe a couple of those too! I look in Mikayla's box and I couldn't see the bottom! Dad you said a few that's a few. After explaining few is three and your mom will kill me if we bring home more than a FEW! She says dad they're so cute though, mommy won't mind. We ended up with 4 of each and hatching eggs! 6 Lavender Orpington eggs and 6 Cochin eggs of some sort. I guess I'll need to figure out the name of the Cochin, she told me but I was on a chick binge so my focus was a little off! The Roo had very cool colors so we had to get eggs. What the heck right? Thanks Kayla!!!
We got the chicks home and I swear our dog Tucker was shaking his head and mumbling Dude you're on your own I ain't got no room in my house for you tonight! Gee Thanks Pal!!
So Here are our new additions


DD Kayla is working on names as we speak and she was right DW loves the new babies and no DOG House for ME!!!
Tucker you and I need to talk PAL

Sorry about the pic size next time I'll try medium

Cute pic of the DD with her new chicky! Your new babies are just too adorable. I'm afraid I'm in trouble. I'll see CGG soon and I'm only supposed to be picking up 1/2 dozen hatching eggs for the Silkies, but I do have that empty incubator that's not doing anything right now and I've always admired the BLRW... Omgosh. I'd better bring DH with me so he can be the voice of reason before I get carried away.
Have fun with the chicks!!!

 

[SadieSue]

Lovely Blue "just started to lay" pullet needs a home.

I really like this girl, but she can fly, and she does. Every day. She needs a home with a covered run (or some other containment). So far, we have found her eggs (I think most of them) and she's doing 4-5 a week. I really don't want to clip her wings . . .sooo. . . !

Outside the fence

Still outside


This is her sister - so she has some Ameraucana in her; but all my blues lay cream/beige/pinkish eggs.

I also have a lovely pair of Welsh Harlequin ducks from Dave Holderread that are looking for a home.

Oh! I have always admired the Welsh Harlequin ducks and if I were to get ducks it would be that breed. I curse and at the same time am grateful for the limited size yard I have. It prevents me from getting all the animals I want. A curse and a blessing I suppose. Welsh Harlequins...

 

[Farmin Momma]

For those asking what kind of chicks I have that are extras: I have just one of white wyandotte, silver laced wyandotte, Dominique, buff Polish, white crested black Polish.
They are 2 weeks old now and so cute!

Now by extras do you mean, ones that you are selling? Because if so, I would LOVE two or three Polish!!!!

Quote: I agree, I love this pic. Very sweet.

here's our beach bum in his sandal at the chick beach






sorry the colors are so awful- pics under red lights aren't very edit-able (is that a word?)

I see a bunch of really cute chicks. Also great job on the sandal. I hate trying to take pictures of the chicks under the red light, makes me so mad because half the time that is the only place they are doing funny things that I want to capture.

Quote:
Heh heh heh... I already texted her. I'm going out at 4 pm to pick up some eggs!

My Silkie girls will be so happy. I'll have to watch them though. They're first time broodies so I want to make sure they're good mamas. So excited to have a baby nursery in the backyard again!

I haven't had any luck with my original hatching egg inquiry. You know, I would think if a seller was listing here in the Buy Sell Trade section and I offered to pick up eggs or meet her somewhere local so she didn't even have to bother packing them for shipping that she might be a little more willing to get back to me. After messaging back and forth she finally gave me her phone number but I've called her for two days and she hasn't called me back ever. I'm not judging, just wondering. I suppose something could have happened that could have prevented a return call but just don't know.

However, this gives me a good excuse to see CowGirlGrace again, so it's better this way anyway! I know and trust her and am sure we'll get some pretty babies from her eggs.
I am so very jealous that so many of you are getting to meet CowGirlGrace and for all the chicks and eggs ya'll are getting from her.

Has anyone here ever made their own ACV before? I was reading a blog earlier today with three different methods and was wondering what the best method for me might be. I've got nothing but time and a curious mind so would like to make my own. Can't be that different from brewing wine, could it? Or I suppose it could. Different method, different product, different purpose. Never mind. Nothing like making wine.

I read a blog about how to make it. I have thought about it, but I still have about 5 bottles of it from when it was on sale. But after we move I would like to make my own.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Let's see what I remember:
FM - sorry about Chance, but glad you got some more chickies!
Rainmom - WAHOO about all the new hatchlings!
Mikey - I liked the alligator pics, photoshopped or not

CR - I hope your plasma cutter is up and running again soon!

All those with new chicks, congrats! We are still enjoying ours as well, although I'm quite detached from them all right now because I don't want to fall in love with any more chickens, only to have to rehome them later if we move. I'm kinda hoping for a change in life though.

We had a rough night last night. William is a different kinda kid from my other 2; he's never slept well and the first 2 did, so it's rough sometimes when I feel like sleeping and he's up for 3 hours in the middle of the night and he doesn't even know why. I'm so tired today but we made it to sunday school and church service and all 3 kids fell asleep in their seats (William slept on DH). It was so quiet and calming to listen to God's word in silence without worrying about little people's needs. I needed it.

Now DH and I are making plans for the backyard; if the house will need selling, we need to clean it up because the chickens have destroyed it Lots to think about but regardless of what happens, it will be nice to purge some stuff ahead of time and clean up around here even if we don't move. Win win situation.

 

[RainMom]

So my DD Mikayla and I after a busy morning had the privilege to visit Cowgirlgrace what a cool lady! We went to pick up a couple Wheaten/Blue Wheaten Ameraucana chicks and ended up talking about incubating eggs which helps for Mikayla's science fair project and we talked some gardening. We didn't go down to the big tunnel but man that thing is BIG!
Cowgirlgrace put all the chicks in a box to make it easier for Mikayla to pick them out, I tell her just a few. Oh are those BLR Wyandotte Chic's? Cool! Maybe a couple of those too! I look in Mikayla's box and I couldn't see the bottom! Dad you said a few that's a few. After explaining few is three and your mom will kill me if we bring home more than a FEW! She says dad they're so cute though, mommy won't mind. We ended up with 4 of each and hatching eggs! 6 Lavender Orpington eggs and 6 Cochin eggs of some sort. I guess I'll need to figure out the name of the Cochin, she told me but I was on a chick binge so my focus was a little off! The Roo had very cool colors so we had to get eggs. What the heck right? Thanks Kayla!!!

Mikayla sounds just like me when i was growing up(am I grown up yet?). There was never too many critters!

Sounds like you are going to have fun hatching chicks too- remind me what sort of incubator you have?

I like the lavender birds alot. I've got my son's birds for eggs, and now am trying to decide just TWO breeds I want to raise. Cream legbars are one, and I am thinking maybe lavender English Orps for the other, or maybe wheaton Marans?. Of course I MIGHT change my mind- which is okay, because females can do that without being in the dog house!

 

[Totalcolour]

Now DH and I are making plans for the backyard; if the house will need selling, we need to clean it up because the chickens have destroyed it Lots to think about but regardless of what happens, it will be nice to purge some stuff ahead of time and clean up around here even if we don't move. Win win situation.

FirewifeJess

When do you think you'll know about hubby's job? Maryland isn't so bad - I lived there when I first came to this country. I enjoyed myself a lot. What part would it be?

Yes, getting the house in order would be good even if you didn't move. A lot of work though - I wish you luck!