Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[Twizzlebee]

So... I've been in deep thought and have came to realize that I have no idea what to do with all my roos! I mean out of 20 straight runs, in likelyhood, I'll have 10 roos out of that. I know that I will probably have to cull them, but I wouldn't want to do it myself... Should I put them up on craigslist for free? Or will it not get any interest? xD I mean, if I had a couple roos that got along I'd be fine keeping them. On 60+ acres of land crowing isn't an issue. I just don't want fighting! I have 2 buildings that are suitable for chickens. One being a large chicken coop(We used to keep 50 hens in there easily) with a big run, and a large outdoor dog fence, which has a probably 5 x 4ft steel building. It would be lovely if they could all go in the large coop, but I'm not sure if my bantams would get bullied. Help me! haha.

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

If anyone wants a mottled lavender rooster I have 3 cockerels here I will give away. Otherwise, they join the meat birds in August. I also still have the barnevelders and will have gold laced orpington roos to get rid of in a month.

 

[unkadan]

("Oh and I am a dork" I'm writing this down with the post # for future reference)

Good morning folks,
great start to the day here,,nice breeze, low humidity, sunny soon to heat up but got alot done outside early. Scapes are forming on the garlic, think I'll make some pesto

well the hatch that looked so good stalled out,,,,and 2 of the 6 survivors are weak...the other 4 are fine,,let the remaining eggs go yet today,,,,
I'll do an eggtopsey tonight and get this stinking bator cleaned up

had a hen pass a "mass" yesterday morning in the nest box,,,,did some reading,,hope she isn't a gonner,,must have been another BSL nobody is acting strange maybe just a thang

bbl,,, need to get on my fence repair project b4 I have to start shooting innocent deer

 

[unkadan]

Vicki any confirmation on that swap next weekend? I might go just to meet some folks then spin down to FF and the butcher shop in Antigo

 

[ChickenLover WI]

Well my family and I had a great time at the fair in town this weekend. My first hatch was wonderful to watch for the first time seeing very cool. All the kids were fighting over who's turn it was to look. had 14 total hatch all ready! Today is going to be a hot one!

 

[vickiw]

("Oh and I am a dork" I'm writing this down with the post # for future reference)

Good morning folks,
great start to the day here,,nice breeze, low humidity, sunny soon to heat up but got alot done outside early. Scapes are forming on the garlic, think I'll make some pesto

well the hatch that looked so good stalled out,,,,and 2 of the 6 survivors are weak...the other 4 are fine,,let the remaining eggs go yet today,,,,
I'll do an eggtopsey tonight and get this stinking bator cleaned up

had a hen pass a "mass" yesterday morning in the nest box,,,,did some reading,,hope she isn't a gonner,,must have been another BSL nobody is acting strange maybe just a thang

bbl,,, need to get on my fence repair project b4 I have to start shooting innocent deer

I have a hen that drops a "no sheller' (or just a membrane) every 10 days to 2 weeks. Rest of the time she is fine. Is that your mass?

I just came in from my kitchen garden and my tomatoes plants have potatoe beetles

BUT there is something weirdly satisfying about picking them off and feeding them to my hens

 

[vickiw]

Vicki any confirmation on that swap next weekend? I might go just to meet some folks then spin down to FF and the butcher shop in Antigo

just tried to call my friend who knows.... must be outside playing with the chickies

left a message....I'll post back as soon as she calls

 

[Angiebubs]

Need some advice: That hen that I mentioned that is a lil off? well today she is just laying around listless. She seems to have no energy and is sleeping. When I look at her bottom, she seems to have had poop on her backend. Would it stress her out to much to try wash this off in a kiddie pool? Shes a black orpington so has the major fluff butt going on.

No idea what the issue is.....could it be egg bound? How do you treat that? Does it do any good to pull her away from the rest of the coop at this point? I have sulmet and wyazine here....no other antibiotics. And I hate treating when I dont know what the issue even is. Could she have eaten something bad? I feed them eggs, yogurt this week.......Any suggestions?

 

[mazojoe]

well it seems like a good day to inside work and watch a movie with DD. Got the garden completely cultivated yesterday and it looks wonderful. We still have to do an upper garden, but DGF missed a spot on my lower back and it got fried, so in the AC we shall stay. I am only going outside to freshen some water for the ladies and the goat! Bragging altert, We jumped the gun and planted early, but are reaping the rewards already, peas and lettuce everyday, radishes are way past done, turnips are huge and were wonderful roasted with potatoes last night. We already have some peppers and tomatoes on the plantsl

Hope you all have all have a wonderful day,

Joe

 

[Dr HaHa]

FT I was just trying to make a point that everyone has their own opinions and their own "line" drawn that's all. I get tired of, never mind... All the people on here obviously love their birds which translates into loving and respecting all living things. To a point or "line". Sorry if I "upset" anyone! Really honest!

Forgot to say neat babies GR65! FT I sincerely hope that something can be done for that poor horse!

It's just so wrong for any animal to go through that!

I know some so called humans that should, Oh there's my line. Careful Dan those innocent deer can turn in a heart beat! Hope your hatching improves!

Something for CL but now it's gone. Looked with a mirror 5 eggs in the Flycatchers nest. Second batch.

Got a poult egg and hoping for second today. But Btwo was throwing a fit because Old Blue was in HER nest box. Got the lawn mowed and am taking the rest of the day off. Maybe.......