Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Re: [CHICKENS-101] dumb question for thr group

 

There are no dumb questions. And Marla is right. I wish there was a way also. Ya just have to take people at their word. There are standards for "pure breeds" from my understanding. But then I don't show birds.
I've gone to a couple of shows and as Old George can tell ya, that's a whole different breed of chicken folks. Not getting on those who do. Just not my thing.
I went to a bird show a couple years ago. I didn't know that chickens needed hair spray, human hair dryers, combs, etc. These people had everything but lipstick and eye shadow in their bags. But then again, maybe they did and I just missed that. (sarcasm is one of my better traits).

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Just wondering I have had regestered walker coon hounds when i was young and Nubian goats. On both I had papers. My question is do chickens have any such thing showing they are pure breed?



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Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: how to keep hens laying where they should

 

Allen,
As a farm kid that grew up with animals being processed for food this is my experience. I don't remember being a part of the processing or seeing it until I was around 7. Don't know if that was some magical age, if my parents felt I was mature enough to understand, or if that was when it just so happened that they needed my help that day. My kids were around deer processing at a younger age but not at 3. I think as soon as he's old enough to understand. I have a 2 year old & nearly 4 year old nephew. They understand that their food comes from certain kinds of animals and they know where we do the processing but they stay away while it's being done. I think it's up to the individual child to determine when it won't be traumatic to them.
Best of luck!
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Re: [CHICKENS-101] dumb question for thr group

 

I wish. I've never seen that papered chickens exist. When I was breeding, I kept records. I haven't done much in the way of breeding lately. When I get back into breeding soon I'll be keeping records. That's the best I've seen or heard of anyone doing.
Marla

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Just wondering I have had regestered walker coon hounds when i was young and Nubian goats. On both I had papers. My question is do chickens have any such thing showing they are pure breed?

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[CHICKENS-101] Re: Cage size

 

I would definitely have an area were they can get shade or shelter from rain. What about stretching a tarp over a section of the run. The food could be under the shelter so it stays dry.

Beth
Philo, CA

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> The first link shows basically short cages. There is no cover from weather.
> Do I need to worry about keeping them out of the rain etc?
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> Valerie in Va.

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Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Nest Boxes

 

<<<<<<What's the weirdest place your hens have decided to lay their eggs?<<<<<<<<
Hmm so many weird places to choose from. Under tomato plants, in the goat feed trough, in my dogs dog house, on the goat milk stand, and on the ledge of the bar-b-q grill. Chickens, especially free rangers, are goofy about where they lay sometimes.
Marla

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RE: [CHICKENS-101] Feed store trip

Glad you got some Marla and that was cute what you told your daughter. We don't have any yet in town here and I really don't need any more but it will be hard not to when they get them in.
Ron, Arkansas

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Finally made it to the feed store instead of just the local mill. I got cornish crosses and a few buff orp pullets to raise with them to help. The picture is my youngest daughter with a few of them. I kept telling her to stop playing with her food. Just teasing her trying to remind her not to get attached this time. It's hard with those cute fuzzy butts, you know!
Marla



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[CHICKENS-101] dumb question for thr group

 

Just wondering I have had regestered walker coon hounds when i was young and Nubian goats. On both I had papers. My question is do chickens have any such thing showing they are pure breed?

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[CHICKENS-101] Feed store trip [1 Attachment]

 
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Finally made it to the feed store instead of just the local mill. I got cornish crosses and a few buff orp pullets to raise with them to help. The picture is my youngest daughter with a few of them. I kept telling her to stop playing with her food. Just teasing her trying to remind her not to get attached this time. It's hard with those cute fuzzy butts, you know!
Marla

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Re: [CHICKENS-101] Tetra Tint

 

I personally have never heard of them. So I googled it.
Backyard Chickens forum has several threads regarding these.

Gothy
 
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I sent a message about these...apparently it got lost. To those who bought them last year...how did they do?? Still laying??

Chris in CNY



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[CHICKENS-101] Re: Nest Boxes

 

I've got it. I'm going to start selling ball and chains for chickens. Stupid Hanibelle hasn't been forthcoming with eggs for almost a week now. Maybe she needs and enema. I'm dependent on my wife for the butchering (not getting feathers under MY nails) else she'd be toast. Wife's not due for a couple of months. Hanibelle's days are numbered.

Allen

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> I was wondering the same thing, I'm puzzled but the nesting box choices my hens make?
>
> Since, none of my hens were laying when I started this journey, I had to guess where next boxes would most makes sense.The coop has a few, and I put in a few extra boxes just in case thinking that they'd like the privacy of an area away from the crowd. Boy, was I wrong! I haven't tried to direct the hens yet to a specific area, I was more curious to see where they would choose to lay eggs on their own. The result: No one uses any of the loose "official" nesting boxes, or the nesting boxes built into the coop. The favored spot is still under an inverted basket (intended for the quail) way back in the corner and they wait in line to use it. To collect the eggs, it's like playing Twister to reach under the basket, and around the quail while holding up the basket with the other hand, while gathering the eggs. The Easter Eggers are particularly fond of this spot. The Brahmas, too big to fit and have adopted a hay-filled basket out in the open and are fairly
> complacent about hanging out with their egg and watching life go by until another hen comes by to lay, then they move on. I recently added some big terra cotta gardening pots (on their side and chucked so they don't roll), and while the hens have been checking them out, so far, no takers. I have had a cat carrier they can use from the start, and again interest, but not yet used....
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> What's the weirdest place your hens have decided to lay their eggs?

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[CHICKENS-101] Re: how to keep hens laying where they should

 

This is an interesting subject. I'm a firm believer in that we shouldn't be eating chickens, fish, cows, whatever if we can't face the idea or actual deed. On the other hand David at 3 is a bit young for this concept. However, I was under the impression that farm children faced this all the time. A cow, a goat, a sheep that is a pet, but ends up on the table. I'd like David to face the music, but I'd like to hear other opinions first before I traumatize my son into a life of psychiatric couch-work. For sure I want meat chickens. Doesn't mean Hanibelle has to be the one. Some of this is cultural. I just moved from the Philippines where my next door neighbor had a puppy for many months. The kids played with it all the time and then one day he took it away to eat it with his buddies. I don't think the kids saw the killing or the meat, but for sure almost all Filipino kids grow up with the screaming of pigs going down. Ever hear a pig being force on a boat or being dragged trussed up to the gallows? Horrible.

Opinions on chickencide and how children handle it?

Allen

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> Allen are you going to be using your chickens for meat chickens? I'd be really afraid of your son getting attached to them. Especially since he's carrying this one around and seems attached. Might want to 2nd think letting him "play" with them. Just a thought.
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[CHICKENS-101] Deb B

 

Hey Deb, I just ordered some standard size moderns. Have you ever had any???
Gina :-) 

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[CHICKENS-101] Ron

 

Thanks for visiting my website Ron.
Gina :-) 

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[CHICKENS-101] New year for chickens

 

I'm gonna try again this year with the chickens.
Had 1 of my bulldogs kill a rooster that puffed up behind like it was attacking me (cant get mad at the dog for doin their job, they could be out all day with them. But when he went after dad!)
I love the eggs, and the way they are so goofy at times, we like having them around. I'll fence them in this year, maybe they will do better.

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Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Husbandry

 

I will wholeheartedly AGREE to this Jane!! And that for one, is why I have more or less quit even writing into this group at all.  I got tired of being talked down to, and more importantly, it being allowed for her to get snide and rude, but should someone else try to stand up for themselves, it getting censored and not being let through to the list.  IN short this list kind of went from a place that I felt ok to ask questions on about my chickens and newbie-ness about them to one that has about turned me away from asking any, read when I can and just try to figure it out best as I can.  I don't think anyone should be allowed to be rude to newbies just cause they ask a question that may sound dumb, repeated, or whatnot to some of the other more experienced members.  For one We all put our pants on the same way in the morning, and everyone had to start somewhere.  We'll see if this one makes it through or not....................................................
 
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Allen & Donna, please don't feel bad because of what wildfirerescue sue said, she just likes to stir the honey pot now & again. In the hope of making peple feel bad. Then pretend 'I don't mean anything bad by it' like she's a big sweet innocent!
She is not, she just likes to cause forums to close. & I get sick of listening to her. Jane & co

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Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Nest Boxes

 

I was wondering the same thing, I'm puzzled but the nesting box choices my hens make?

Since, none of my hens were laying when I started this journey, I had to guess where next boxes would most makes sense.The coop has a few, and I put in a few extra boxes just in case thinking that they'd like the privacy of an area away from the crowd. Boy, was I wrong! I haven't tried to direct the hens yet to a specific area, I was more curious to see where they would choose to lay eggs on their own. The result: No one uses any of the loose "official" nesting boxes, or the nesting boxes built into the coop. The favored spot is still under an inverted basket (intended for the quail) way back in the corner and they wait in line to use it. To collect the eggs, it's like playing Twister to reach under the basket, and around the quail while holding up the basket with the other hand, while gathering the eggs. The Easter Eggers are particularly fond of this spot. The Brahmas, too big to fit and have adopted a hay-filled basket out in the open and are fairly complacent about hanging out with their egg and watching life go by until another hen comes by to lay, then they move on. I recently added some big terra cotta gardening pots (on their side and chucked so they don't roll), and while the hens have been checking them out, so far, no takers. I have had a cat carrier they can use from the start, and again interest, but not yet used....

What's the weirdest place your hens have decided to lay their eggs?



Renee
S CA, who's back to wondering what's so special about that one nest box that everyone has to use.......

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Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Husbandry

 

thanks much, Jane!
 
I had this group recommended to me and with a title like "Chickens 101" I would have thought it being just the right place for a noob like me!  I've got a long road ahead of me but as I said, I like to be sure I have as many ducks in a row (or should it now be chickens) before I dive in.  I have learned quite a bit just in my short time here, enjoy the humor, and the experiences shared.  It's giving me a pretty well-rounded idea of what I'm looking to get into!
 
Donna

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