Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[Papillonlady]

Hey everyone!!

I have a new facebook page for chickens.

Im looking for local people so if you have the time and like chicken talk, information, trading, pictures and comics please stop by and like my page.

https://www.facebook.com/Amysbackyardchickens

 

[1TurkenLover]

Overnights been in the High 20 ies here Chehalis area, since Tuesday mornings are 28. BURRR. the daytimes more Normal around 50.
1. How does Such a temp difference affect Chickens overall.?
our Main Coop is open @ roof height ( think Vaulted Ceilings) basically a Corrugated roof that is raised a few inches from roof line, top is open coved with Roof cap running total length. two shortest sides open @ top about 4" x 12 " ( we will cover that till it gets warmer )
2. Is this too much ventilation for our winters ? this is our first winter chicken keeping.

 

[DiamondDust]

So did anyone here show in Chehalis that was not NPIP tested before the show? If so, did they test your birds at the show? I am dying to know how that all works since I have a very small flock but I really want to show my birds next year. I don't think I have enough birds to test...this time I simply didn't have time to get it done before the show...and ended up not being able to go (cousin's wedding I forgot was the same day, whoops!).

DD

 

[TeamCutler]

Looking for sq lines of Dutch (preferably black). Anyone know breeders?

 

[Scottyhorse]

HI NEIGHBOR!

Hi!!

 

[beausonge]

I did really well!
I had Champion Large Fowl, Champion Asiatic, BB & BV with my Black Cochin Pullet

Also had RB & RV on my Large Fowl Black Cochin cockerel

BV on my Large Fowl Golden Laced pullet, RV on my LF Golden Laced cockerel, 1st on my LF Golden Phoenix pullet, 1st on my LF Blue Sumatra pullet, BB & BV on my Bantam Black Sumatra cockerel, 2nd on my bantam Black sumatra pullet, RV on my bantam Blue Sumatra Cockerel, 1st on Bantam Black Cochin cock bird, 2nd on my Black Ameraucana cockerel, RV on my Columbian Plymouth Rock cockerel, RB & BV on my Black d'Anver pullet, BV on my Self-Blue d'Anver pullet and RV on my Self-Blue Cuckoo pullet.

How did everyone else do? It was such a fun show!

WOW! Congratulations on all the great wins! Beautiful birds!

 

[kelck22]

DiamondDust. I am getting NPIP tested tomorrow morning. You have to have 30 chickens over the age of 16 weeks to test.

 

[hallerlake]

Overnights been in the High 20 ies here Chehalis area, since Tuesday mornings are 28. BURRR. the daytimes more Normal around 50.
1. How does Such a temp difference affect Chickens overall.?
our Main Coop is open @ roof height ( think Vaulted Ceilings) basically a Corrugated roof that is raised a few inches from roof line, top is open coved with Roof cap running total length. two shortest sides open @ top about 4" x 12 " ( we will cover that till it gets warmer )
2. Is this too much ventilation for our winters ? this is our first winter chicken keeping.

So long as they are dry and out of the wind, they're good. They are wrapped up in little feather comforters. Ventilation is important even in winter. Moisture build up can cause frostbite problems. I wouldn't cover the ventilation holes. I've had birds sleep in trees with single digit temps and no problems.

 

[hallerlake]

So did anyone here show in Chehalis that was not NPIP tested before the show? If so, did they test your birds at the show? I am dying to know how that all works since I have a very small flock but I really want to show my birds next year. I don't think I have enough birds to test...this time I simply didn't have time to get it done before the show...and ended up not being able to go (cousin's wedding I forgot was the same day, whoops!).

DD

My flock is not NPIP tested. it's too small. I've never been tested at a show, but they have the option to if they want. I wouldn't mind in the least if they tested.

 

[BGMatt]

So did anyone here show in Chehalis that was not NPIP tested before the show?  If so, did they test your birds at the show?  I am dying to know how that all works since I have a very small flock but I really want to show my birds next year.  I don't think I have enough birds to test...this time I simply didn't have time to get it done before the show...and ended up not being able to go (cousin's wedding I forgot was the same day, whoops!).

DD

I am not currently NPIP, not enough birds right now. As far as I know they did not test my birds but they DO reserve the right to (after judging according to their catalog). I also would have no issue with my birds being tested one site.