YO GEORGIANS! :)

[valleychicks]

I've been MIA lately. Had to do some rain-proofing on the big coop and build a baby coop for some new chicks.

I bought an Aracauna, an Easter Egger, and an Olive Egger. They are 8-10 weeks old and just moved into their 4 x 4' coop last weekend.

What is this about a swap in February? Can anyone attend?

I'm in Flowery Branch (Hall County) and only 3 of my girls are laying (2-year-old Australorp is molting) and they've decreased production so I'm really hoping to buy a couple dozen eggs to tide me over until they are able to give me a dozen eggs a week.

And btw-do we have a Chicken Whisperer to explain to Tender (molting) that January is NOT a good time to molt in GA? lol! She's doing fine with it, but I've been worried sick with these crazy temps and rain we've been having.

Yes anyone can come to the swap at the TSC in McDonough, if that is the swap you are talking about. Its on Feb 14. @CliffB is running the show so you should be able to find more info through him. I will be one among many bringing eggs. Hope to see you there!

 

[Flowerbh]

You know, the more I read over that about the two chickens/per person, it seems I've read that too in a book. I've read so many books, I wouldn't know where to start to try to find it again......but I will try.

 

[GAchickennewbie]

Yes anyone can come to the swap at the TSC in McDonough, if that is the swap you are talking about. Its on Feb 14. @CliffB is running the show so you should be able to find more info through him. I will be one among many bringing eggs. Hope to see you there!

Thank you so much! I'll give him a shout.

 

[TheGeekySheep]

 

[GAchickennewbie]

Love that!

I wonder how it would apply to today's eating habits and the laying capabilities of the production hybrids/breeds, etc.

 

[carcar80]

This is fantastic!! *steals* Would love to have an old original copy.. How cool would that be!?

 

[carcar80]

Hey! A reward for all my hard work and diligence last night.. I got a Brahma egg today...

(Drum roll please).........


IN THE LAYING BOX!!

 

[Flowerbh]

Well, day 21 for my broody hen officially starts in a few hours! That means, hopefully, chicks tonight and tomorrow! I have been peeking in on her and she is shifting around quit a bit! For all this time when we have watched her, she has been as still as a statue. Now she has started throwing bedding on her back again and squirming! Looks like a good sign to me!

 

[carcar80]

Well, day 21 for my broody hen officially starts in a few hours!  That means, hopefully, chicks tonight and tomorrow!  I have been peeking in on her and she is shifting around quit a bit!  For all this time when we have watched her, she has been as still as a statue.  Now she has started throwing bedding on her back again and squirming!  Looks like a good sign to me!

Woohoo!! Can't wait for babies!!!

 

[TheGeekySheep]

This poster is what came to my mind when I saw your question, but it isn't saying a certain president so Flower is correct about Hoover. http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/uncle-sam-wants-you-to-raise-chickens.aspx

Oops I should have clicked on your link first! That poster was exactly what I thought about when I saw the question, too. Not a president, but "Uncle Sam".