Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[nikki1]

Question not authority.

 

[BGMatt]

Question not authority.

To heck with that. But we're way off topic. Anyone else still setting eggs or am I the only crazy one?

 

[Stumpfarmer]

Question not authority.

 

To heck with that.  But we're way off topic.  Anyone else still setting eggs or am I the only crazy one?

I would be- my BLRWs are laying and I have someone who wants the chicks- and of course I've got eggs under my broody which are due to hatch Monday, BUT: I'm lagging further and further behind on caging what I have, and I'm feeling exquisitely bummed over the sex ratio of the last bunch, so... I'd be out working on the short-term broody pen, but the heavens opened up and soaked through my clothes, which is sort of the story of my chicken-keeping life.

 

[Sudsy Chick]

Here's a link to the rules:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/terms-of-service

Imp

Thanks, Imp.

I've read these several times, today and prior to today.

I only see rule #7.
7. Do not advertise your products or services outside of the appropriate Buy Sell Trade (BST) areas of the forum.

I did not realize that it applied to chickens. Guess I do now.

 

[Dwkuska]

Question not authority.

 

sounds like you work for the NSA not BYC lol

 

[jillstu]

Thanks, Imp.

I've read these several times, today and prior to today.

I only see rule #7.
7. Do not advertise your products or services outside of the appropriate Buy Sell Trade (BST) areas of the forum.

I did not realize that it applied to chickens. Guess I do now.

Unfortunately, one cannot post to BST if you have made less than 20 posts. As someone relatively new to the forum (and chickens) this is pretty frustrating. I joined before I knew I'd have to remove a bird or 2 from my flock, and don't have an extensive chicken-related network. I don't have the experience or knowledge yet to reply to posts in a helpful manner, and don't really want to spam the forum with unnecessary posts just to get my count up to 20.

I'd be happy to hear from anyone that has suggestions on other resources.

 

[nazzlow]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a while, but this is my first real post. I'm in the snohomish area and have a few questions. I grew up on a farm in Iowa and kept chickens for years. Mostly layers and meat birds. Now my wife and I picked up 11 bantams (silkies, sebrights, polish, and sultan) but it appears we have a multi-roo situation. I have read a lot about keeping Roos of differing breeds, but want some experienced opinions on how to deal with this issue. Currently we have 3 sebright Roos, one sultan roo, and possibly two silkie Roos. They have been raised together since hatching but are getting aggressive in their small-ish tub. I have a 24 sq ft coop coming next week, and we built a 24'x8'x6' run that will be attached to the coop. Is this enough space to keep that many boys? Will the sebrights or sultan keep my silkies from mounting? Would either of those breeds cross with the silkie hens? I would like to end up with fertile silkie eggs. Thanks in advance for your help. Ask any questions you need for clarification.

 

[nikki1]

sounds like you work for the NSA not BYC lol

I teach 6th grade, which is not altogether like NSA work. I can sense contraband gum, spit balls, and note-passing with my eyes closed, and I have a 6th sense for a lie. In my next life I'll probably be an NSA interrogator. (I THINK I'm joking about that...)

 

[nikki1]

Unfortunately, one cannot post to BST if you have made less than 20 posts. As someone relatively new to the forum (and chickens) this is pretty frustrating. I joined before I knew I'd have to remove a bird or 2 from my flock, and don't have an extensive chicken-related network. I don't have the experience or knowledge yet to reply to posts in a helpful manner, and don't really want to spam the forum with unnecessary posts just to get my count up to 20.

I'd be happy to hear from anyone that has suggestions on other resources.

Go on to the New Member Introductions section, and say hello to everyone. You'll hit 20 in no time, and not irritate anyone.

 

[NinetreesMom]

To heck with that.  But we're way off topic.  Anyone else still setting eggs or am I the only crazy one?

I've got 9 Cream Legbar eggs cooking...hatch date on the 24th. Crazy? Hopefully not yet, but possibly a mild addiction