From: Hudson <lovedle2@gmail.com>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, April 22, 2011 1:32:00 PM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] guinea question Attn: Susan
Hi Susan:
We have 11 Red Stars, 11 Black Stars, 5 Barred Rock, 5 Buff Orpington, 5
Black Australorp and 5 Silver Laced Wyandottes. They are 10 weeks old today
and came from Murray McMurray Hatchery. They are all pullets. I don't know
why, but I keep looking at McMurray's catalog at other breeds, and heaven
knows I don't need more chicks. I catch myself at Tractor Supply oogling
the babies, but have to keep telling myself no, no, no. I really wish I'd
gotten a few more that lay white eggs, but I always had it in my mind that
brown eggs are better.
Do you know whether the crushed egg shell will be a substitute for oyster
shell later on, or will they need both? I suppose at about 16 weeks,
they'll have to be put on one or both, since some of these pullets may start
laying at 16-18 weeks. Boy oh Boy! I can't wait to have a fresh egg. Do
Guinea eggs taste the same as chicken eggs?
We haven't been to the auction in Gray, but have had our carpenter tell us
that he goes occasionally. He has bought poultry and also my farrier. He
got 5 really nice RIR's last month and is very happy with them. They are
all laying well. We live in Fort Valley.
Anne H.
On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 7:37 AM, Susan Fleming <susan7fleming@yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>
> That's good news. My guineas don't start a racket if we are in the back
> yard or
> our dogs are. They do start a racket if a stranger comes around or an
> animal
> that doesn't belong here. They are always in the fenced yard before dark.
>
> I have no proof but I think they keep the bugs and ticks down in the yard.
> I
> haven't found any on our Aussie Sheppard this year. That may change when it
>
> gets really hot.
>
> You didn't say what kind of chickens you have. I am trying so hard not to
> add
> anything to my flock this summer. I am out of control. I gave my last pair
> of
> Silver Polish to a friend over the weekend. Trying to downsize.
>
> Have you ever been to the auction in Gray, Ga. It's not to far from you.
> About
> an hour from me and we go now and then. Interesting and fun. I usually
> don't
> suggest buying poultry at auction, but this is a very well run place with a
>
> thorough check in system to prevent any but healthy animals in the area.
> What is
> the name of the town you live in. My husband's work takes him in your area.
>
> Susan
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