Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[Grandmas Coop]

Same as us down here

I just came in from the coop, as I shook the nesting box bedding out I found 2 of the white Orpington eggs I missed yesterday, so that's 9 for Wed.
The 3 1/2 year old "Granny" lays the great big ones

 

[pennyJo1960]

We are headed to best buy get a new boob tube
Go to black lake mall for it

 

[pennyJo1960]

We are headed to best buy get a new boob tube

 

[PopoMyers]

Anybody know if barely seeds would sprout in 35-45 degree weather? I'm trying to figure out if I can sprout fodder outside or not.

You could start a grass/ greens tray indoors and when grown enough let them have it. In the 35- 40's they may sprout, albeit slowly. Grass doesn't grow much when it's cold like it has been. Are you where it freezes more? Supposed to be frigid next week.

 

[PopoMyers]

Now that is one that is allot fun!

Did you weigh the egg? That must've hurt being laid.

 

[PopoMyers]

Egg count is down to 2-3 from 8 girls. No lights. That's ok, they deserve a nice break for molting. Also, they were attacked by a raccoon last week. Down 3 girls since last month. Got stuff for hubby to install an electric fence. Darn coons! Planning to get some chicks in Spring. Hoping to brood them outside (after a few weeks( with a panel heater and/or plant heater mats. When do you think is the best month to get hatchlings?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

You could start a grass/ greens tray indoors and when grown enough let them have it. In the 35- 40's they may sprout, albeit slowly. Grass doesn't grow much when it's cold like it has been. Are you where it freezes more? Supposed to be frigid next week.

I'm in the snohomish area, (not really, but close enough) I'll probably wait until it gets warmer to sprout fodder, or grow it inside.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

Egg count is down to 2-3 from 8 girls. No lights. That's ok, they deserve a nice break for molting. Also, they were attacked by a raccoon last week. Down 3 girls since last month. Got stuff for hubby to install an electric fence. Darn coons! Planning to get some chicks in Spring. Hoping to brood them outside (after a few weeks( with a panel heater and/or plant heater mats. When do you think is the best month to get hatchlings?

So,, how did the coon get them? whats your set up
I like getting chicks the end of May, its not all that cold out and at 2 weeks I can let then run around the run in the day time, with me supervising,,,

 

[pennyJo1960]

We did not need to get a TV Son walked out "did you try the switch" He did, it came on

 

[Hinotori]

I think she needs named Joan. She's got that rock star look. I haven't really handled her and she runs right up to me and doesn't mind being pet while she eats.