Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[walady944]

thanks for the info on the auto chick door; I'll check it out.

 

[KMoran]

I can offer black-sex link eggs -- NH Roo over PBRs - boys will have a white dot on their head, girls will not.

That would be great assuming you dont wanna $100 for them

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[bikerchicky]

Yes, people Poulsbo are nice. Oh, did I tell you that I live in Poulsbo.

Kathy

I was blessed with this marriage. My DSD's both love me, and my in-laws thinks I'm a keeper.

 

[TacomaFarms]

Interesting on the hatching eggs SadieSue! I bet there is something to it. Most women go into labor during full moons! I wove the wittle wambs! Hope they get sheared!

We need to hang out! Hahaha!

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I'm hoping to move to Poulsbo! Our riding instructor is in Breidablik (sp?).

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I need to know what this S-n-S Roadkill is too!

Sorry that is Secret. You will just have to wait and see.
I don't want to know! I just want to eat it... lol! Must be lunchtime...

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[flirty31]

Hi hi hi everyone!

I am looking for some advice: as many of you know (because I posted it here), my 3 hens finally started laying this week! YAY!!!

A minor issue, my Americauna has laid about 5 eggs and every single one of the has had a thin shell. So thin in fact, that two of them have been cracked and the rest were sort of "dented." They're a gorgeous pale blue, but I am so sad that they're not coming out quite right. The other two ladies have been laying firm shells, no problem there.

I have put oyster shell out for free-choice, but what else should I do? I have heard this is very common in new layers, but what can I do to help it?

Thanks for advice, as always!

 

[sarahkatie]

Sarah....  I totally agree with you.  I like having my pen secure so the pop door can be left open all the time.  It gives you the freedom to be away from home, knowing they are safe.  And you don't have to worry about getting up to open their door, nor worry about an automatic door working right.

I believe the buried wire is to prevent animals like dogs, coyotes, and racoons from digging into the pen.  So I have a couple of questions for you.
1)  Is chicken wire stout enough to withstand their strength?   I've always been told that chicken wire is only good for keeping chickens in, not for keeping anything out.
the chicken wire is/will be attached to either 2x4 welded or chain link, or both... The end product will have 2" C/W on top, making an aviary
2)  Is the buried wire attached to the vertical portion of the fence?  i don't understand? If there is a gap between the bottom of the fence and the layer of wire an animal will still be able to get in.  The underground wire should be bent and brought up a few inches and attached securely every few inches. the C/W you see in the picture is the buried stuff, and it is held in place/on the ground by 10"w x 10"d of 3"-6" rocks and bricks, etc....

Please excuse me if I missed something, I don't want to offend.  I just thought it would be better to speak up in case it was something that hadn't been considered. thanks Carolyn for the feedback... That's why I was posting :-D

- Carolyn

 

[bikerchicky]

doghouse conversion to chicken house alert!! free one in Kirkland- huge!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/zip/3668148664.html

I replied. Hope I can get this. It would save me lots of time in trying to convert the one I have now.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Hi hi hi everyone!

I am looking for some advice: as many of you know (because I posted it here), my 3 hens finally started laying this week! YAY!!!

A minor issue, my Americauna has laid about 5 eggs and every single one of the has had a thin shell. So thin in fact, that two of them have been cracked and the rest were sort of "dented." They're a gorgeous pale blue, but I am so sad that they're not coming out quite right. The other two ladies have been laying firm shells, no problem there.

I have put oyster shell out for free-choice, but what else should I do? I have heard this is very common in new layers, but what can I do to help it?

Thanks for advice, as always!

Vitamin D aids in the absorbtion of calcium; with the sun coming back, she should start getting a bit thicker of shells, but if you want to help her out you can give her 1,000iu of Vitamin D (maybe use your own D supplement) mixed with oatmeal or some other treat every other morning. When my flock's eggs got thin, I started giving them oatmeal 2-3 times a week, each time (for my flock of 12) I put 15,000iu of D in it. Their shells immediately thickened up. I haven't had to do that in a long time since the sun is coming back.

 

[LaughingFeather]

Well guys, I am signing off for a few days. Will see you when I have my computer up and running in CA. If you want me, private message me because I am sure I won't be reading the 1,000 + posts that will be waiting me when I sign back on. I know! No one say anything until I get back on. YEAH RIGHT

Wish me luck. I hate that one day drive to the Sacramento. Exhausting.

 

[sarahkatie]

Well guys, I am signing off for a few days.  Will see you when I have my computer up and running in CA.  If you want me, private message me because I am sure I won't be reading the 1,000 + posts that will be waiting me when I sign back on.  I know!  [COLOR=FF0000]No one say anything until I get back on.[/COLOR] YEAH RIGHT    Wish me luck.  I hate that one day drive to the Sacramento.  Exhausting.

Safe travels