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[Breshcandra]

I am going to have a weird looking barred rock/silkie rooster. Just caught him and had a good look at where his comb is going to grow in. Looks like its going to be a walnut like dad.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

The neighbors asked what I was building today, lol. I was hauling lumber in my mustang with the top down. <--- that HAS to be mustang abuse, lol. So I told him I was building a castle for my chicks and he asked if he could bring his kids over to see them this week. I said sure

Who knows, maybe you will inspire them to have their own chickens, then you can watch each others' birds during trips, and know that they won't complain about your flock!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Quote: Sounds like a plan! You can always call on me to help.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Quote: Right now I'm using CareFresh bedding, but only because I had bags left over from my small animals. It gets kicked out of the nest boxes a lot, and occasionally sticks to eggs.

My next nest box liner is going to be what SadieSue, Ogress and some others have discovered. It's an excelsior pad and it's easy to keep clean and change out when necessary: http://www.eggcartons.com/Home-Page/Nest-Pads-and-Bedding

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Well, it was inevitable since Prince Will the peacock had a broken wing. The coyote got him this morning.

And now I can't find my last peachick.

Oh no, so sorry!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Well Hello to every one. It's been a while since I've been on the forum. (I was 1100 posts behind, still am and I don't have time to catch up) I thought I had better say Hi so no one thinks I've gone over the rainbow bridge.

Good to see you again Mikey!

And glad your girls are doing well. Enjoy your new boat.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

We tried to do that. I called around... the closest place I could find that would take him was up in Lynnwood. Not wasting the gas on a cat that has it out for my chickens. That would be more than an hour drive each way.

Renee, there are rescue groups that will trap cats and take them away. I don't have info on any, but that might be an option. Then they use their gas, the cat is gone and your girls are safe. Win win!

 

[Hinotori]

My big hatchery Brahma has decided she wants to be broody. This is day two of her takeover of one of the favorite nest boxes. I'm not sure I'm brave enough to argue with her, she bites hard. So I'll have to decide what eggs to to slip into the nest box when she leaves for food. She is the biggest chicken I have right now, until the 6 week old brahmas grow up.

 

[itsren]

Renee, there are rescue groups that will trap cats and take them away. I don't have info on any, but that might be an option. Then they use their gas, the cat is gone and your girls are safe. Win win!

If you hear of any, let me know. I called the only one in Auburn that I could find, and the guy said they were not able to take any right now - yet he continues to e-mail me to ask the status of the cat. He gave me the names of some places, I called them all - no one could take a cat right now. There are too many strays.

 

[itsren]

I'm supposed to be packing. But I can't stop crying. A little boy in my Webelos Den got hit by a car. So, I'm here trying to think happy chicken thoughts. Suddenly chickens don't matter, either. I'm just sick. I'm hoping we'll hear good news before we leave for vacation.

So.... who has cute baby chick pictures to show???? I need happy pics to make me smile.

I think I'll go snuggle my Drama.