Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[Celtic Chick]

LOL I have the exact same problem....they all want the same nestbox! There will literally be lines for one or two boxes. ALso, I have 3 broody hens now (2 of which are bantys) so there is often 2 hens in 1 box.

Has anyone ever had a roo go into a nestbox? I was out observing them one day and when they forgot I was there, I saw the weirdest thing,....one of the Roos did the lil noise calling the hens over...then ended up climbing into the box and stayed there for a few minutes! WEIRD!

One of my lav roos insists on going into one of the nest boxes every few days to "make sure it is just right" before he calls his fav gals in to lay their eggs.

 

[Colton]

I finally took the chicks out(all over 24 hours old) here are some pics of them













I did not see any new chicks this morning so I took some out (the older ones) and came home to find another chick. He is still in the incubator. Not sure what egg he came out of though. Hoping more are coming, only the middle of day 22.

 

[babylady4]

Good job Colton!

 

[Angiebubs]

Where is Jim???!!!!!

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

Angiebubs, those california whites I had in the store lay a white egg and are supposed to be friendly. A customer at work today asked if you can eat the green eggs that the Ameraucanas lay.

 

[kristip]

Angie...great letter for your customers! White layer at is cold hardy in my mind is norwegian jaerhan...we love ours...carol is breeding them and can probably hook you up with some at some point...

Trying to figure out what is going on with one of my mutts... She is limping, but I looked at her leg and see to hing wrong, no obvious sores or cuts...hmm

 

[Celtic Chick]

Angie...great letter for your customers! White layer at is cold hardy in my mind is norwegian jaerhan...we love ours...carol is breeding them and can probably hook you up with some at some point...

Trying to figure out what is going on with one of my mutts... She is limping, but I looked at her leg and see to hing wrong, no obvious sores or cuts...hmm

I've got a black orp with the exact same problem. I had to isolate her because those darn roos kept having at her, just making it worse.

She seems to be improving, but it is taking forever..............

Colten, adorable chickies! Just let the bator go a few more days. You might get some late hatchers. I had one hatch on day 24.

 

[Angiebubs]

Angiebubs, those california whites I had in the store lay a white egg and are supposed to be friendly. A customer at work today asked if you can eat the green eggs that the Ameraucanas lay.

BBP Just sent you a text-wondering what types if sexed chicks you are getting in tomorrow-not that I am in need of any ;-) Also has your friend mentioned if any of the eggs I sent her are viable?

 

[vickiw]

QUESTION~when do you start feeding your chicks (in the brooder) things other than chick starter? and if you do, what?

Would it be a good idea to give them a little grass (assuming I can find any) with the roots attached so they get a little exposure since who knows when it's going to be warm enough to put them out, or is this not a good idea?

Jim~would really value your input here.

NOTE~my chickies are being fed Nutrena chick starter/grower, un-medicated.

Can't find any info in print on this subject, haven't searched the sites yet. Didn't have this problem with my Noodle because she was hatched under my aussie, Fricassee (aka broody butt) and I just let nature do the work. Too bad Mother Nature is against me this spring. It's still snowing!!!

Thank you in advance to all you chickie gurus

 

[ElaineS585]

Hi, y'all. I was out working on my fence and I see my rhubarb is poking it's pretty little pink head up out of the ground. Yay! Been seeing snow flakes today -- yuck!

Hey, does anyone in the Madison area have some fertile eggs I could borrow? I have a broody hen (for weeks!!) that just refuses to give up and I'm starting to get worried about her. If I could get a couple of fertile eggs for her, I'd slip them under her and later give you back any chicks that she hatches from the eggs. (I don't need any more chickens!!) If anyone can help me help my broody out, I'd really appreciate it...

It makes me sad to read such biting comments about "ALL" teenagers. Every generation has had negative feedback about the people two generations younger. (I remember how outrageous "adults" thought rock & roll was in the late '60s early 70s!!) I think there's probably some safety there (no one wants to blast the generation directly younger as hell, that's the generation YOUR generation raised!) but you can blast them (indirectly) and directly by attacking their kids. Just remember there's probably a generational issue at hand and sometimes it's probably better to address the individuals in your life that you're disappointed with then to write off a whole generation as being worthless and lazy. Now, I'm going to go give my 18 year old a hug and a kiss and I'm grateful for the joy and pleasure he's brought to our lives even if he doesn't do everything I want him to do -- he's still a terrific kid and I'm blessed to be his mom.

Got to go.
Elaine