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[Stumpfarmer]

The sheep and I had a severe disagreement last night, resulting in a wanged costal cartilage and a general feeling of being hit by a truck (no new horn bruises though) so today I'm not pushing things (and he's CQ) but today is also the hired hand day, and I've gotten a temporary broody cell going- big enough for Malvina to hatch her eggs (well, Bluebell and Dave's eggs, but that's not how Malvina thinks of them) and for the first week of their life, which gives me a better chance of resettling the other pens and starting over. New sacks of feed in all the cans, chicks cleaned up, trip to HD out of the way,

I'm putting six Hamburg cockerels on craigslist today or tomorrow, hoping somebody has empty brooder syndrome. They still need heat for another two weeks, but they'll be nearly free (I think $2) until they come off lights. I need to get them off my feed bill.

Life lessons learned: when you leave the Crook of Shepherdly Authority in the yard, you risk rebellion at the door. Also there's no surer way to make your life harder than by wearing the wrong shoes for the job. I came out to find Baaachus off his peg, and not only was he between me and the crook, I was wearing smooth-soled, slippery leather-lined clogs with nylon socks. It's a pain to get work shoes over my ankle brace, and those were easy right up until the time they made everything nearly impossible: no ground traction, and worse than no traction between foot and shoe. Worse than useless all-around.

 

[BGMatt]

Since moderation has approached NSA levels of paranoia and control, let me rephrase. Does anyone know of any breeders of Silver Campines in the area?

 

[CarolynF]

I have some 12 week old roosters I need to re-home. 1 Black Copper Maran, 1 Dorking/BCM Mix and 1 Olive egger. The olive egger is 75% BCM and 25% EE.

Please message me if you are interested in any of them.

HEY.... who let you across the border????

Just put them in a cage and drop them off on Norma's back porch! You KNOW she'd love their lovely crowing at dawn.

 

[CarolynF]

A chance to share pics of my chicks, of course! I spared you all of them, but I happen to have 3 Wyandottes; Peep, a year-old laying hen (silver laced), and 8 week old pullets Goldilocks (gold laced) and Rose (blue laced red). Goldilocks got a red comb very young, so I have some suspicion she might be a he, but Rose has caught up on comb and wattle size and color now, and Goldi's haven't changed much, so now I just don't know. Time will tell! Peep is one of my best layers. My kids name most of the chickens

The sheep and I had a severe disagreement last night, resulting in a wanged costal cartilage and a general feeling of being hit by a truck (no new horn bruises though) so today I'm not pushing things (and he's CQ) but today is also the hired hand day, and I've gotten a temporary broody cell going- big enough for Malvina to hatch her eggs (well, Bluebell and Dave's eggs, but that's not how Malvina thinks of them) and for the first week of their life, which gives me a better chance of resettling the other pens and starting over. New sacks of feed in all the cans, chicks cleaned up, trip to HD out of the way,

I'm putting six Hamburg cockerels on craigslist today or tomorrow, hoping somebody has empty brooder syndrome. They still need heat for another two weeks, but they'll be nearly free (I think $2) until they come off lights. I need to get them off my feed bill.

Life lessons learned: when you leave the Crook of Shepherdly Authority in the yard, you risk rebellion at the door. Also there's no surer way to make your life harder than by wearing the wrong shoes for the job. I came out to find Baaachus off his peg, and not only was he between me and the crook, I was wearing smooth-soled, slippery leather-lined clogs with nylon socks. It's a pain to get work shoes over my ankle brace, and those were easy right up until the time they made everything nearly impossible: no ground traction, and worse than no traction between foot and shoe. Worse than useless all-around.

Lady! Take care of yourself... no more bumps, bruises, spill, or falls!!! That's an Order!!!

In the mean time {{{{{ HUGS }}}}}

Since moderation has approached NSA levels of paranoia and control, let me rephrase. Does anyone know of any breeders of Silver Campines in the area?

HUH??? Did you do something wrong and get your ole self reprimanded???
Gotta watch you Ps and Qs in public fella.

 

[fingbob]

Quote: I learned from the best! What's good for the goose is good for the gander, or should I say what's good for the hen is good for the chick? I think if I am close enough to throw a rock at Washington I should be able to post in it. What's your excuse?

 

[BGMatt]

HUH???   Did you do something wrong and get your ole self reprimanded???  
Gotta watch you Ps and Qs in public fella.     :cd

Yeah had the audacity to ask about available birds. *exasperatered sigh* so got a post deleted and a warning...oh no. Whatever. LOL

Anyway if anyone knows a local breeder of non-hatchery Campiness I sure would like to know for my research project.

 

[NinetreesMom]

The sheep and I had a severe disagreement last night, resulting in a wanged costal cartilage and a general feeling of being hit by a truck (no new horn bruises though) so today I'm not pushing things (and he's CQ) but today is also the hired hand day, and I've gotten a temporary broody cell going- big enough for Malvina to hatch her eggs (well, Bluebell and Dave's eggs, but that's not how Malvina thinks of them) and for the first week of their life, which gives me a better chance of resettling the other pens and starting over. New sacks of feed in all the cans, chicks cleaned up, trip to HD out of the way,

I'm putting six Hamburg cockerels on craigslist today or tomorrow, hoping somebody has empty brooder syndrome. They still need heat for another two weeks, but they'll be nearly free (I think $2) until they come off lights. I need to get them off my feed bill.

Life lessons learned: when you leave the Crook of Shepherdly Authority in the yard, you risk rebellion at the door. Also there's no surer way to make your life harder than by wearing the wrong shoes for the job. I came out to find Baaachus off his peg, and not only was he between me and the crook, I was wearing smooth-soled, slippery leather-lined clogs with nylon socks. It's a pain to get work shoes over my ankle brace, and those were easy right up until the time they made everything nearly impossible: no ground traction, and worse than no traction between foot and shoe. Worse than useless all-around.

Oooh, that sounds rough! I had a similar experience with a bad colt, and me in my muck shoes while recovering from ACL surgery on my knee. I came out OK, but learned the footwear lesson. He wasn't actively pursuing me though! BTW Baaachus is an awesome name for a ram! I hope you are OK. Sounds like you have a lot of healing to do! Hope you get a chance to take it easy, but I know how life can be.

I learned from the best! What's good for the goose is good for the gander, or should I say what's good for the hen is good for the chick? I think if I am close enough to throw a rock at Washington I should be able to post in it. What's your excuse?

Hee hee, sounds good to me!

 

[robj]

Been super busy with Kiddo stuff so I haven't been able to get on much but I'm a tryin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Glad I joined too! Everyone on here has been so friendly so far- its been a great introduction to chicken-keeping!

Thank you! I'm seeing that! You guys are so nice, thank you for the warm welcome.
Thank you so much for the reply, I appreciate any help I can get! Right across the water from Seattle, in Port Orchard is where I live. I honestly don't mind driving a little ways to find a good breeder, but not terribly far of course.
Blue Ameraucanas are the birds that I'm rather infatuated with- they're terribly lovely, in my opinion

And people wonder why I don't like facebook. sheesh.

I'm right there with Ya!!!

Thank you for all of your suggestions! I will definitely check out cree farms and I'm getting information about the breeder in Gig Harbor as well.

I really appreciate all of this, everyone here is so friendly and helpful

Its good to be a Washingtonian.

Lyn Apodaca (Cowgirlgrace) Wheaten/Blue Wheaten Excelent birds

So, what kind of ducklings? We are looking for white, buff or grey Muscovies. Have anything like that?

You're getting birds again

I hope that means that you're healed!!! I sure hope so!!!!

Hey All!!
I just found this thread!! I live in Bothell Wa and have 6 chickens......I am new to this... so wondering if anyone else is around my area.......

 

[hallerlake]

Quote: I see less and less point to this forum.

 

[BGMatt]

I see less and less point to this forum.

Best thing is the activity level. I love being around and trying to help newcomers too. But the activity level is what brings me back since I work retail aka lots of downtime.