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[Ravynscroft]

well flock, now I'm really confused..........I thought I was a duck.....

Turducken!!!

You're a umicorn

He has enough delusions of grandeur...

 

[sourland]

there is already a Peg.......just call me Dowel.....

You're a umicorn

Dowel, perhaps you are a shape shifter ? Your unicorn outfit was a bit disconcerting to me.

 

[WVduckchick]

ya'll hear I got some AM's?

Really? What color?

Dowel, perhaps you are a shape shifter ?  Your unicorn outfit was a bit disconcerting to me.

Ya think?

 

[Tumbling K]

Really? What color?

Ya think?

maybe some black, some blue, and some splash......?

 

[WVduckchick]

maybe some black, some blue, and some splash......?

Excellent!

 

[Ravynscroft]

maybe some black, some blue, and some splash......?

 

[ShrekDawg]

It's been snowing for 2.5 hours and we already have 6"

I think you could use a couple more inches... 

Same here! But right now it's gross. Kinda snow kinda wet/foggy/rain. But not sleet, just wet n gross. Little snow on the ground. I'd like to see the white fluffy stuff lol


I have heard the white birds are actually safe cause hawks and that usually go for prey that looks like their natural prey. So they may stand out but they're not prey to them.

I had no idea where your replies were in that mess of nested quotes. 

I never even thought about my leghorns free ranging. I just hadn't had enough of them that were split to Isabel to let them free range case something happened

The white leghorns I used to have free ranged excellent. They were easy to spot for Hawks though

I've got some Browns you come and get them they're yours. They may or may not carry Isabel. Most are rose comb Brown leghorns. A few of them are single combed. They are 5 weeks old and I can tell males from females

Seriously?  I don't care if they carry Isabel or not.  Likely won't breed them, unless they go broody, I'd probably let them.

Might just have to head your direction this weekend..... 

Good morning Ponders! Who's getting snow?

I'm kinda enjoying still being married, but I'll take your suggestions under advisement.

just trying to help 

Sounds like a good plan. What about the Delaware eggs?

I've recently lost 3 golden comets, to predators we presume, so I need to replace my free-rangers.


Who has recommendations on best free-range, self sufficient birds?

ee's, mutts

Well I'm torn currently. I want to order some goslings from Sandhill to add to my Roman Tufted flock since they should be better quality, but I also want a particular breed of chick they have. You can't mix and match and I can't afford to place two orders with them and meet the minimum numbers for shipping.


Getting the chicks would be cheaper, but I really do want those goslings. The goslings are more expensive, but I already have their set up. I'd have to build a new coop if I went with the chicks so they would cost me more in the long run. However, I do already have the geese, and I don't have this breed of chicken and would like to have them. But, I would have no use for the other assorted 18 chicks I'd have to buy so I'd be spending money on birds I don't really want and would have to hope I could sell them off.


I can't decide, darn it! And I want to mail my order out tomorrow whichever way I decide.

is there anyone else in your area tat just wants pretty birds and would split cost?

Nah, I'm eyeballing the Erminettes. But that begs the question, do I really need another breed that needs a ton of work? The ACs are enough work, lol. Still, they are gorgeous and I'm in love.

erminettes are so pretty!

This morning was no fun... woke up to Crash trying to eat Peg...

oh no!, bad crash! 

Good morning Ponders! Who's getting snow?

we are supposed to get a foot today

 
morning oz.......

I don't believe in snow......so I won't be getting any today.

 

Same here! But right now it's gross. Kinda snow kinda wet/foggy/rain. But not sleet, just wet n gross. Little snow on the ground. I'd like to see the white fluffy stuff lol

oh WV, I meant to comment about your free ranging birds.......

if you aren't looking for friendly, or pretty......white leghorns could be the answer for you.  Heck, I'd imagine any of the leghorns would work...

Thanks! I've always wondered if white birds stand out more to flying predators. Maybe browns would be a better option.

i agree on this i had a brown leghorn that would roost 40'+ in a tree behind my shed 
but laid eggs in the coop
she was super fast and a great lookout for the other birds, better than my rooster at the time

Now that's awesome! I'll look for some.

 
i agree on this i had a brown leghorn that would roost 40'+ in a tree behind my shed 
but laid eggs in the coop
she was super fast and a great lookout for the other birds, better than my rooster at the time

Thanks! I've always wondered if white birds stand out more to flying predators. Maybe browns would be a better option.

Now that's awesome! I'll look for some.

I have whites in a coop run.........and now I have some crosses with a EE roo.........curious to see how they turn out, color wise, and form wise.....

I have heard the white birds are actually safe cause hawks and that usually go for prey that looks like their natural prey. So they may stand out but they're not prey to them.

Hawk, as all predator, when hunting for a flock of prey items, try to sort an individual from the flock, and a white pigeon among lots of gray,black, brown is like a beacon to zoom on, for the predator!

Very true

Yeah me either WV. I think I'll turn nested quotes off. I only put it on so i could reply if someone accidentally nested rhe reply but its annoying lol

 

[perchie.girl]

What is in a banana peel that makes it bad to feed to chickens/ducks?

and is it bad for horses?

OK a quick google and They are not toxic for humans or dogs.... horses i would use caution because they cant regurgitate.

the concensus amongst the discussions I found was for dogs they could cause an obstruction. They dont have the right teeth to handle the peel.

So I would say yes you can feed it to ducks and chickens but I wouldnt. Best to compost em and garden with em.

deb

 

[Ravynscroft]

OK a quick google and They are not toxic for humans or dogs....    horses i would use caution because they cant regurgitate.   

the concensus amongst the discussions I found was for dogs they could cause an obstruction.  They dont have the right teeth to handle the peel.     

So I would say yes you can feed it to ducks and chickens but I wouldnt.   Best to compost em and garden with em.

deb

Agreed... I would think the tough, stringy parts in the peel might cause crop issues... just my worry on it...

 

[Tumbling K]

Oh my side