Washingtonians

[StevenMNielson]

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I am new on the forum, but I have heard it many ways. We rinse with cold water, especially if there is anything stuck to it, but nothing further. We have been doing this since I was 5 years old, no ailments yet!

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Only if they're full of mud and/or poop that you don't want falling into the bowl.

That is the general rule I've been living by:

1. Wash off any poo
2. Toss any broken eggs
3. Otherwsie eat and enjoy

Just thought I would get a second opinion since my wife and daughter may not have as strong a gut as I do

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Boost Junkie and all others just remember I really don't think they are going to do much to ya if you shoot said intruder if it is trying to attack you and you feared for your life or the life of others. If ya know what I mean. Also paint ball is very effective at discouraging them from returning. Especially if you keep the paint balls in the freezer. And I don't know of any regs on paint ball unless you use to commit a crime ( like robbery etc.).

 

[mastifflvr28]

Hiya all,
Newbie here from Maple Falls, WA. I am in awe of how huge these forums are. A wee bit overwhelming!
Here's my post in the introduce yourself forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=318476

Looking forward to getting to know you all and for chatting chicken!

Oh, I have 1 question...I've got 8 pullets, 1 week old now...and I've got them running around on the bathroom floor so they can play, etc. I've seen some
really soft stool on the floor. They are on chick starter crumble and have plenty of clean water. The Vet tech in me says soft stool is a problem, but they are
all VERY Active and eating and drinking fine. Is this normal?
Thanks alot!
Michelle

 

[Nyrial]

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Here's a nice poop link for ya. Chickens have soft stool at times (and it's usually very stinky

) I wouldn't look at it right before you eat.

http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

And.

 

[LaSombra]

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hatching BC marans, blue ameraucanas and olive-eggers

 

[Boost Junkie]

Does anyone here have experience with ducklings raised with chicks? I thought it would be cool to have one or two, but I didn't want any squabbling or whatever between species... I read about Quail owners here and thats freakin cool. They are neat little things.

 

[spectrejazz]

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Wow, that's fun. If you are along the I-5 corridor, I would love to get some fertile eggs from you some day

Looking forward to seeing a picture of your chicks!

 

[ultasol]

THe problem with raising ducklings with chicks is twofold. First, if the chicks have mites or lice, ducklings will succumb to these pests more easily than a chick. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, the ducklings will grow much faster than the chicks, and the chicks may get trampled.

 

[Boost Junkie]

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Good to know, thank you.... I think they are neat animals, but I also don't want them to be stuck in a flightless world like chickens....

Lookin forward to eggs this summer or fall.... (I have no idea if they will lay at 4-6 months old in WA?)

 

[Nyrial]

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Good to know, thank you.... I think they are neat animals, but I also don't want them to be stuck in a flightless world like chickens....

Lookin forward to eggs this summer or fall.... (I have no idea if they will lay at 4-6 months old in WA?)

My laying flock were mainly early August babies and started laying the week of Christmas. I was shocked because I thought they weren't going to lay till spring because of the lack of sun. But WOW, what a great gift! Now they're being naughty, I only got FIVE yesterday, from 12 laying hens!! Slackers. I need to take a frozen chicken out to show them again.

ETA: Or maybe the cast iron skillet, that worked last time too.