Wing It Ranch

[WingItRanch]

Two more Buff Orpingtons. Choices are very limited when ordering started pullets and I did not want to risk getting more hybrids even though I love the EEs. We have had bad luck with all the RSLs and EEs previously. The Orp has been a consistent layer, almost every day (thank God) and seems healthy. Given our required small number restriction of four total we could only acquire two more. Then there's Goldie - most would cull her due to her taking up valuable space and consuming feed but we just can't do it. She's resilient and been through so much. Still very fubar. Every day is different with her and it's a gamble. We decided to let nature run it's course to allow her to be a chicken for as long as she is able.
At some point in the future when we can expand operations (housing, acres, chicken math), we will have a rainbow of chickens. That's the goal anyway. Until then, we'll be thrilled to have three healthy orp layers.

I love that. That's so great you're giving her the best life even though she's probably a permanent free loader. Buff Orpingtons sound like a good choice for you right now.

I'm not surprised that the choices are limited. Sounds like all hatcheries are getting some good business this year.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

No new layers but I thought my cockerel deserved a nod.

Today I took a pic of him and he turned his head so fast that his wattles flowed like a romance novel model's hair in the wind. It's like he knows how handsome he is!

Is his name Fabio

 

[Bawkbok]

I love that. That's so great you're giving her the best life even though she's probably a permanent free loader. Buff Orpingtons sound like a good choice for you right now.

I'm not surprised that the choices are limited. Sounds like all hatcheries are getting some good business this year.

Hatchery notification that shipments are delayed due to the arctic storm up north so we wait at least another week. ho hum

 

[WingItRanch]

Is his name Fabio

Haha he was quite the Fabio. Too bad he was a jerk!

I already suspect one of these chicks is a cockerel. There's one that seems a little too bold and friendly. I'm suspicious...

I'd be happy to keep a rooster if he's good to my girls and doesn't attack me.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Haha he was quite the Fabio. Too bad he was a jerk!

I already suspect one of these chicks is a cockerel. There's one that seems a little too bold and friendly. I'm suspicious...

I'd be happy to keep a rooster if he's good to my girls and doesn't attack me.

I'm still reading through your thread so don't ruin it for me I can relate, I had a gorgeous Isabel Ameraucana cockerel, he started attacking some of my older ladies, and that wasn't gonna fly. I was so mad I literally had a big ol stick and had every intention of putting him in the freezer when my husband looked over and said "what exactly are you doing babe", when I told him he said just lock him up and try to sell him I put him in the grow out pen and said if no one takes him within a week he's going to the freezer. He was gone within 3 days, full disclosure. The cockerel I have now is a lover, don't give up, there are good ones out there!

 

[WingItRanch]

I'm still reading through your thread so don't ruin it for me I can relate, I had a gorgeous Isabel Ameraucana cockerel, he started attacking some of my older ladies, and that wasn't gonna fly. I was so mad I literally had a big ol stick and had every intention of putting him in the freezer when my husband looked over and said "what exactly are you doing babe", when I told him he said just lock him up and try to sell him I put him in the grow out pen and said if no one takes him within a week he's going to the freezer. He was gone within 3 days, full disclosure. The cockerel I have now is a lover, don't give up, there are good ones out there!

Hahaha thank you for reading! Yes, I definitely would love a good rooster! However, I now know I'm strong enough (mentally) to do what needs to be done. And sorry for the spoiler... but I learned to pluck, butcher, and roast. Then I used my pressure canner for the first time and made stock and canned it. I was sad but also really proud of myself.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Hahaha thank you for reading! Yes, I definitely would love a good rooster! However, I now know I'm strong enough (mentally) to do what needs to be done. And sorry for the spoiler... but I learned to pluck, butcher, and roast. Then I used my pressure canner for the first time and made stock and canned it. I was sad but also really proud of myself.

Get it woman! I'm all about self-sufficiency! And I refuse to be bullied by any animal! Just a side note, when chicken math rears is ugly head again, if you have a good roo all your chicks are profit

 

[WingItRanch]

Had a little one with slight pasty butt. She's good now-clean and warm but I took advantage of the camera opportunity to snap a pic of her cute little feathered feet. This is one of the Blue Copper Marans.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Had a little one with slight pasty butt. She's good now-clean and warm but I took advantage of the camera opportunity to snap a pic of her cute little feathered feet. This is one of the Blue Copper Marans.
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Adorable

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Had a little one with slight pasty butt. She's good now-clean and warm but I took advantage of the camera opportunity to snap a pic of her cute little feathered feet. This is one of the Blue Copper Marans.
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They always look so traumatized after a bum wash Cutie patootie! 1 more week and I'll have some chicks to mess with!