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by Penny
Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Brooding and Broodies
Topic: Where do you keep your broody hens and babies?
Replies: 10
Views: 9783

Re: Where do you keep your broody hens and babies?

dog crate in the coop...last year I had 3 crates going at once! lol
by Penny
Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:30 am
Forum: Health
Topic: Help! Feather lice!
Replies: 16
Views: 9853

Re: Help! Feather lice!

There is no recommended withdrawal for permethin or pyrethrins (the active ingredients in Bronco). Everything Ive read does say the concentration in eggs will peak at 7 days. The amount that goes through to an egg would be so miniscule, and you need to consume a surprisingly large amount for it to b...
by Penny
Wed May 27, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: Incubating and Hatching
Topic: Incubating 2020
Replies: 49
Views: 33237

Re: Incubating 2020

Just when you think you've got things figured out...along comes summer and rainstorms! Cant get my humidity under 50 and having trouble keeping the temp under 100F. Ugh....Friday is lockdown, wish me luck! (I think I should get Hubby to install central air and then my temp/humidity fluctuations shou...
by Penny
Tue May 19, 2020 7:22 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: My Ameraucana Boys
Replies: 12
Views: 6105

Re: My Ameraucana Boys

Nice looking boys, the second one is my favourite. Mine too. He's in the breeder pen now with 3 of my best hens...I cannot wait to see what next season brings me! I would like to start showing poultry next year. I have a copy of the SOP and a pretty decent eye for type, so hoping I produce somethin...
by Penny
Tue May 19, 2020 7:19 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: My Ameraucana Boys
Replies: 12
Views: 6105

Re: My Ameraucana Boys

Do I remember you getting some of the blood lines from Kenya? Three four years ago I did, and they are nice birds, though getting diluted here I am sure. No. I started with 5 straight run chicks off of Kijiji, which all turned out to be pullets. Didnt know what I was looking for then, but became in...
by Penny
Fri May 15, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: My Ameraucana Boys
Replies: 12
Views: 6105

Re: My Ameraucana Boys

Their sisters and mothers are producing pretty consistent, decent coloured eggs. I find the blue eggs can change so much depending on lighting. This photo is pretty accurate
by Penny
Fri May 15, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: My Ameraucana Boys
Replies: 12
Views: 6105

My Ameraucana Boys

Thought I would share a pic of "RooPaul" and "The Other Brother". I'm pretty proud of these boys! I'm breeding to the SOP even though Splash is not a recognized colour. Their combs could be tighter, but they are both pretty nice type I think. Both are about 10 months old now. (The Other Brother is i...
by Penny
Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: Crafting
Topic: Show and Tell
Replies: 39
Views: 22994

Re: Show and Tell

Jaye wrote:
Tue Mar 31, 2020 11:53 am
Very nice! Did you use a jig to help make the bracelet in the last photo?
No, its all hand done. Its actually 3 braids (the center one beaded) all sewn together by hand as well.
by Penny
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Crafting
Topic: Show and Tell
Replies: 39
Views: 22994

Re: Show and Tell

I make bracelets, hatbands, dreamcatchers, etc, out of horsehair. I just finished these 2 this weekend.
by Penny
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: My chickens
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

Re: My chickens

Is that a splash Ameraucana I see? lol...my breed of choice. :)

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