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[TacomaFarms]

Today's not turning out to be a very good day. Please send some good vibes my way please.

 

[TacomaFarms]

Sorry this isn't quoted correctly - I had to copy and paste.  The post was so long I couldn't get the quote to work...

 

Thank you!  So... should my chicks be on medicated feed!?!?  The breeder guy I got them from sold me non-medicated, but he did give me Amprolium and told me 1/2 dose for the first week....  I'm so newbie, you could tell me to feed em tootsie rolls and I would.    I haven't been giving them scratch, and they have a tractor run so I haven't been giving them grit either, until two days ago.  I wasn't giving them the oyster shells b/c they haven't started laying, but I caved to that too.  I just want some pretty eggs darnit!

That's terrible that you're allergic to lavender!  At least you're not allergic to eggs like me. 

Good call on the fly trap,  I haven't had any flies yet, due to winter, but I'm sure summer will cultivate them like mad.  Has anyone tried the plastic bag, water,

You gave me chuckle - because I AM allergic to eggs.  The list is long - very, very depressingly long.

From what I've heard, if you are giving Amprolium, do not use medicated feed.  Hopefully the experts will chime in and explain this better.

Also - from what I understand, chicks can get ill if they have too much calcium, so if they are young chicks, you may want to remove the oyster shells.  I know I didn't put oyster shells in until they started laying, and I switched to Layer feed at 18 weeks (which, I think, is supposed to have calcium in it - not sure though).  Again - experts... explanations please!  We've had great luck with good, thick shells, so I thing our girls are getting enough calcium.  DH cooks all the eggs for the fam so I don't have to wistfully wish I could eat them, and he has commented how much thicker our egg's shells are than store bought.

Ok! Good I didn't OD them on meds! And I haven't given my chicks any oyster shells, just the chick feed. They are 12 weeks today! Time flies. . That's so crazy that you're allergic to eggs too! My family thinks I'm nuts for having chickens when I can't eat the eggs, but I love it anyway.

IKEA was a great time! We had a huge group!! 10-11 BYCers and spouses, other family, and kids!! And of course Mr Chicken Rustler showed up to surprise and it was great to meet you! Wishing they had a better setup for tables, it was hard to talk to everyone, so anyone I didn't say more than a quick hello to, sorry! I hope we can all meet again soon and can't wait for the March 16 show!

I have already gone home to pickup DH and DD to head to the family fun center in Tukwila. Meeting DHs extended family for the afternoon.

So glad y'all had a good time! Wish I could've gone, but I didn't get done til 3 today. Hopefully I can make it to the next one.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

I had to put "Little Red" into solitary. She caused "Amber" to bleed on the comb while "Pig Pen" was doing the deed. This is her last chance. I am hoping a week out of the flock will jumble up the order a little. If she doesn't straighten up, she will be going to the pot. She targets Amber for no reason, just because she is in the area(like within 20'). So I may be processing my first chicken soon. Even though she is a great layer, but she is just mean to the teens.

 

[RainyDayChicken]

I got 12 eggs from my LF and one silkie egg today. My RIR gave me 5 eggs today and 7 eyes on friday. I love how they lay even in the winter.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

I got 12 eggs from my LF and one silkie egg today. My RIR gave me 5 eggs today and 7 eyes on friday. I love how they lay even in the winter.

I want to see your 7 eyed chicken. Hahaha

 

[FirewifeJess]

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[FirewifeJess]

Busy BYCers tonight? Where is everyone? My kids are finally asleep and I'm sitting here still feeling the effects of anxiety from that dreadful, terrible, rotten, no good place called a "Family Fun Center." My heart is tight and I feel like crying. From an afternoon of fun. Wowza. Someone come talk to me and make me feel better.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Busy BYCers tonight? Where is everyone? My kids are finally asleep and I'm sitting here still feeling the effects of anxiety from that dreadful, terrible, rotten, no good place called a "Family Fun Center." My heart is tight and I feel like crying. From an afternoon of fun. Wowza. Someone come talk to me and make me feel better.

I am on, but on my phone. DW has the laptop editing photos she took of her friend for headshots needed for city wide acting auditions.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Cool! Your wife does photography usually, or is this a favor? I want to see more of Hawaii.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Cool! Your wife does photography usually, or is this a favor? I want to see more of Hawaii.

It is a favor. I am the Photographer. I am actually going to go back to college this fall and get my degree in Photographic Arts. I am not fond of this friend(from high school, and tends to be a bit of an emotionally draining person) so I tend to hang out doing something else.