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[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: BUT the fingernail polish has strong odor that can leach through the shell. Wax doesn't need to be that hot and will cool fast.

 

[itsren]

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125 chickens!

 

[itsren]

Hello all

Mark here in Blaine

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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I've seen some chicks at auction, but I'd recommend waiting until they were off lights. They would probably get chilled sitting in boxes in the barn.
The Auction at yard birds has pens with lights for chicks!!

 

[itsren]

Alright well I just got back from outside. Pulled all 4 chicks out from under Lucy so they'd eat and drink. Everyone ate, nobody got a drink even though the water is right there in front of their faces. Guess they're not thirsty? Lucy chats up a storm when they're out from under her and this time I walked away while they were still out. When I went back, they had each gotten themselves back under her, so I guess it's working! She did peck one pretty hard one time but she's really not hurting them or going after them. I'm going to wait 2 hours this time to go check on them.

Yay!

 

[FirewifeJess]

Well, all my men folk went to church and the little lady stayed home with me. I've still got a cough and congestion, and really wanted to be home to keep an eye on my happy little family in the coop.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Hey I see somebody that ain't been here in a Looooooong time.

How ya dooin Zgoatlady.

 

[robj]

So, we made a trip to Erhard Weigh's (Kummer's Poultry) place today and checked out his birds. He's got gorgeous Silver Leghorns, Welsummers, Barnevelder's and Russian Orloff's. Here's some of his silvers:


Wow, his Russian Orloff's are gorgeous- the speckled/spangled ones are just awesome- and super docile!

I really, really wanted some of those!

We picked up a dozen hatching eggs- a few of each. I had no idea that he would be willing to part with the Russian Orloff eggs, but he offered, and I couldn't resist those! So, instead of speckled sussex, I've got RO's. That works for me- bearded ladies are IN, yes?

We are really exicted to get the eggs in the incubator, but we're waiting for one more of my americauna eggs from tomorrow's lay to get the eggs started. So, will be trying to hatch (from left to right) 3 Barnevelders, 4 Welsummers, 4 silver-laced, 3 Russians, and will add 2 of my own americauna- 16 in all. If my buff Orp was broody, I'd give her 1/2 of them to be sure of a good hatch rate, but no such luck yet!


Erhard was nice enough to give us a tour, He's sure got lots of chickens! (and a big incubator!). He mentioned he was going to a big chicken show in California this next week.
We're kicking back after a nice salmon dinner, enjoying a glass of organic Cabernet. Might be a hot tub and sauna night? Ahhhhhh...

Sounds like you guys made a nice score! Mr. Weigh sounds like a nice person and that Russian Roo looks Awesome. I hope your Inc. works great and the hatch is flawless. Could you message me Mr.Weigh's contact info please. It sounds like a cool place Mikayla my partner in chicken crime and I may need to visit. Does anybody have a dog house for rent if we make it out there I may need a place to sleep! Lol

 

[itsren]

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So, is this technique only after the chick is developing? Or before you set? The two I got rid of was before I set...

 

[itsren]

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I've seen some chicks at auction, but I'd recommend waiting until they were off lights. They would probably get chilled sitting in boxes in the barn.
The Auction at yard birds has pens with lights for chicks!!

Is that in Chehalis?