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[FlyRobinFly]

came home today to find one of the other hens had stepped and broke open one of the hatching eggs.

Aww that stinks, so sorry!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

New to the BYC. This is my third go round tryn to post on th Wa site . I live out here in Burbank wa a small town out side of the tri cities just wondering where is the best place to buy chicks locally besides the feed store? First time raising chicks so any info is always welcome ! Thanks

Bikerbirds!
Some of the other Tri Cities folks can probably point you towards sources for chicks, but we've got plenty of great folks here that can enable you with some fine stock.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

ok CR I know your jealious of all the white eggs I get BUT ya don't have to get nasty

. I will be glad to give ya some

It is the number of eggs I got per week in February

That's great Ron!
Did you ever find homes for the two Magpie ducks? If not, I could ask my friend if she can take them. She has some Magpies already.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Oh and trying to decide a "new" recipe for baked chicken tonight...what sounded good was Orange zest & crushed almond crusted ?
What do ya think ??????????

All the food you post about always sounds tasty!

 

[Totalcolour]

It's not that obsessive need to "Cross the Road" is it???

Just kidding, sorry for the stupid humor.
Is she being picked on by some other chicken when your no watching?

Hope you can solve the mystery.

Quote: She is one of the "top" chickens, all the others would try and cozy up to her, but then she started acting this way about 2 days ago.

I don't know if it's a coincidence, but the female Harlequins were acting strange that day too - wouldn't shut up; alarm call, and kept staring at that section of the fence, it lasted several hours. Since then, Juno has been pacing. Maybe she wants to go "get it", whatever it is. She's a pretty bold chicken.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

For those of you who do not follow facebook, or who are not on my page.

I let my Dusty dog go on Febuary 29th. That had to be the hardest day I have had yet. Much harder than anything else I have endured, and just as painfull as losing a human family member. I am feeling better about my decision now that she is no longer in pain. But letting go and saying goodby was excrutiating. I spent all day on the 29th loving on her and crying. But I know she had a pain free and piecefull end.

I rescued Dusty as a 6 week old pup, and had her with me for 12 years. She was quite litterally my first child, and I will always love and miss her.

I am so sorry Cheryl, it's one of the most difficult things to do for a beloved companion.

Dusty was a beautiful dog!

 

[ChristineR]

I remember seeing an email from the Thurston County 4-H office about an NPIP Poultry auction at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Must be the same thing. I'd forgotten all about it. I'll go back and see if I still have the email with the info.

Friend just called to say there is a "poultry auction/exhibition" 2:00 on Sunday at mason county fair grounds (this sunday). Says it is from "flocks from all over the U.S." Saw advertisement at Feed Store. Contact person's name is "Larry".

Any idea what this is? Did someone buy some chicks from a hatchery and resaling them? Just curious... Want to know if worth driving too.

 

[KMoran]

Just stopping by to say HI... I hope everyone is doing well.

 

[ChristineR]

Here's the info about the Poultry Auction at the Fairgrounds this Sunday:

NPIP POULTRY AUCTION
An NPIP sanctioned Chick Auction is being held on Sunday, March 4th, at 2:00 PM at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Over 60 varieties will be available and 4-H youth are encouraged to come to improve their breed and show stock. Profits from this event will go to the Youth Poultry Show at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds in June. For more information contact Larry at 360-273-7705.

 

[Chickielady]

Here's the info about the Poultry Auction at the Fairgrounds this Sunday:

NPIP POULTRY AUCTION
An NPIP sanctioned Chick Auction is being held on Sunday, March 4th, at 2:00 PM at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Over 60 varieties will be available and 4-H youth are encouraged to come to improve their breed and show stock. Profits from this event will go to the Youth Poultry Show at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds in June. For more information contact Larry at 360-273-7705.

Larry Urban ? Larry Urban is 360-704-0434...maybe has 2 phones ?
he works with the GH Fairgrounds & 4-H kids, I think.
Not sure.
Sounds like a hatchery is closing down maybe ?