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Post by jmike on Apr 13, 2012 0:31:58 GMT -6
My name is Mike, and I found out about this site from auto5man. I didn't see this part of the forum until now as I have already posted to the "cuckoo marans hatching eggs" thread.
We bought 6 chicks last Easter and have had lots of fun keeping them. I am currently teamed up with Dave (auto5man) with chicks that came from eggs that he bought from rinksgi. We set them under a BO that started going broody about 6 weeks ago, and they hatched on Easter. My wife and I have 5 kids (2 playing lacrosse, 1 on a golf team, 1 on a tennis team, and 1 more playing baseball), and we both work. I was a little concerned with getting involved with new chicks and being able to care for them. But once the mom and chicks were moved into the brooder pen that a5man and I built, I have found that I don't have to do anything more than supply some food and clean water. Mom does it all; keeps them warm when its cool and teaches them how to eat, drink, scratch, etc. I guess I didn't realizes how "unneeded" I would be, but seeing the interactions between mom and babies is pretty amazing. I've been keeping a 5 gallon bucket by the pen so when I do have some time, I can sit and watch them. It is surprisingly relaxing. I find that it puts me in some sort of "zen-like" state - heh heh. I have a couple of other 5 gallon buckets if anyone wants to come join me.
Anyhow, I am happy to have joined this forum and thanks to all who manage it so we can all learn and interact with each other.
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Post by Crystal Lake Farms on Apr 13, 2012 6:15:33 GMT -6
Welcome!!! Nice to have you here.
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Post by Backwood Barns on Apr 13, 2012 9:07:47 GMT -6
Welcome, we're glad to have you!
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Post by herb on Apr 13, 2012 10:20:07 GMT -6
welcome
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Post by rinksgi on Apr 13, 2012 14:12:05 GMT -6
They are so threaputic. I' m glad the chicks are doing well
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Post by egg1989 on Apr 13, 2012 18:32:50 GMT -6
Welcome
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Post by Timbo on Apr 13, 2012 21:49:56 GMT -6
Welcome! Hope you enjoy the site!
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Post by cks4me on Apr 14, 2012 12:27:05 GMT -6
Hi good to see another person joining our lovely group. I live in Brighton and coordinate sales up this way so hope you will make it for the next one which will be in May.
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Post by auto5man on Apr 15, 2012 22:09:13 GMT -6
Welcome Mike! Chicks4me when is the may sale, is the date set yet?
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Post by cks4me on Apr 17, 2012 11:26:08 GMT -6
No I will make a decision in the next day or two. Hope you will come.
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Post by auto5man on Apr 18, 2012 1:16:46 GMT -6
I sure hope I can attend as well, May 19th would be a bad day definitely, as Memphis in May BBQ championship contest is held that day and I'll be tied up smoking ribs
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