03-25-2011, 08:19 PM
DougZNew babies at our house.
The USPS came thru with flying colors today. We had ordered 50 baby chicks and every one was healty and hungry when the Post Office called for us to pick them up. These are all pullets and we will use them for eggs only. NO BBQed chicken I have been told. We have 6 different breeds but they are all brown egg layers because that is what sells best. Oakley is in love with them and won't leave their side. It's a good thing he isn't a vicious dog.
03-25-2011, 08:54 PM
Moonbeam-ExpressThat's pretty cool Doug. Where do you keep them when they get bigger?
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03-26-2011, 01:55 PM
Marvin+DorisHave you ever had Aracuanas? They lay colored eggs (no kidding). And look cool too.
03-26-2011, 08:07 PM
DougZquote:
Originally posted by Marvin+Doris:
Have you ever had Aracuanas? They lay colored eggs (no kidding). And look cool too.
I think the slang name is Easter Eggers.No, I never had any.
Most of these will be sold. We have a large amount spoken for. I will be getting another lot in a couple of months. My last 2 chickens from the last batch were attacked this week and are in pretty bad shape. I know it was the next door neighbors Golden Retrievers, but they won't own up to it. This year I will be keeping at least one rooster to help the hens survive. We are going to watch for the biggest, baddest rooster and keep him. The rest of the roosters will join us for a Bar-B-Que.
03-26-2011, 08:47 PM
bill hquote:
Originally posted by DougZ:
We are going to watch for the biggest, baddest rooster and keep him.
How about a goose?
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Now: 2000 BlueBird Wanderlodge 43' LXi Millennium Edition DD Series 60 500HP 3 stage Jake, Overbuilt bike lift with R1200GS BMW, followed by 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,
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03-27-2011, 04:06 PM
DougZquote:
Originally posted by bill h:
quote:
Originally posted by DougZ:
We are going to watch for the biggest, baddest rooster and keep him.
How about a goose?
While I know a goose is an excellent watch dog. I don't know if he would do well with the chickens.
Corey, see above.
03-27-2011, 07:07 PM
RustyA gander is one idea, but they tend not to associate with chickens - and they defend their charges against everybody.
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03-27-2011, 08:51 PM
Marvin+DorisAraucanas are the "easter eggers", the egg colors are pale blue, green and reddish. How about an electric fence (like for cattle) on dog nose level? Our first dog got into a electric sheep fence once and since then avoided sheep.