Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Re: [CHICKENS-101] Novice Chicken mama

 

They get stinky quick, might not be too bad since you only have 4. I had nearly 40 chicks in my house during the cold spells this winter. I about lost it after a couple weeks. Ole George on here will tell you most chicks kept indoors will be outside in their coop at around 1 month. Because any longer than that and someone in the house starts threatening mutiny or divorce. Lol. Mine were inside 5 to 6 weeks. My oldest dd kept mentioning chick nuggets. Her not so subtle way of saying she disapproved of the chicks.
Once you are done having them inside they will still need to be kept in a draft free enclosed area like their coop or a greenhouse(someone else is doing this on here, great idea) until they are fully feathered and it warms up enough outside for them to go in their run.
What breeds did you get?
By the way welcome to the list, it's a blast and very informative. We have some goof balls,and some maybe crazies but they're what keeps life fun.
Live, Laugh, Love
Marla
In Southeast Kansas

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Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:59:16 -0000
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Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Novice Chicken mama

 

Hi all, we are new to raising chickens and just brought home 4 new babies today. All different. We have them under a warming light, food and water and shavings. Anything else we need to be aware of?
We have them in a tote for now and at what point do we need to be concerned about moving them? They are in the house for now.
Thanks,
Becky in Graham, WA

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[CHICKENS-101] Re: Eggs

 

Jealous!! I have one easter egger, and the rest RIR's...Cant wait till they start laying! Should be right around Easter...waiting...waiting...

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> I got a green egg, I got  a green egg, I got a green egg today from my 5 month
> old pullet, now officially a hen.   SUsan
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[CHICKENS-101] Re: Eggs

 

Congratulations! :love: Angelique

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> I got a green egg, I got  a green egg, I got a green egg today from my 5 month
> old pullet, now officially a hen.   SUsan

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[CHICKENS-101] Re: Incubators cost?

 

I'm another fan of the Hovabator 1588 even if ours didn't last for 6 months. I love the big viewing window and stable temperature. :love: Angelique

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> $50 to $1000, depending on what you want. A reliable starter incubator is
> the Hovabator 1588, preset for temperature and very easy to use. Add in
> an automatic turner and you can get the package for about $200.00. I use on
> e for hatching :-)
> _https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=77_
> (https://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=77)

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Re: [CHICKENS-101] Eggs

 

She's a "teenager" for sure.  Acts just like one!

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Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Eggs

 
Congrats Susan!  Now you can have green eggs and ham,  Your pullet gets to be a
pullet the first year of her life, you don't want to age her do you?  LOL!  Yay
on your egg!  Cath

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[CHICKENS-101] Chickens needing a new home before they are destroyed!!!

 

Just received this from another site ........

If you have some space in your chicken home or are thinking about getting chickens, maybe you can help. I have just received the above clip via Omlet.

They have a limited time to find homes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIfu21b2pT0

Please Help even if only by reposting somewhere to help the chickens.
Thank you
Anne

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[CHICKENS-101] Re: Incubators cost?

 

Tractor Supply has the LG on sale right now for 39.99, of course I had to pick one up as an extra. I have 2 of them, and I also have the hovabator 1588 preset w/fan kit and I paid 120.00 on ebay for it and find it to be the easiest to operate because it is pre-set so you just plug it in and it reaches temp automatically. So if you have the money I would go for that one.

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