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Jul 16, 2011 23:09:29 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 16, 2011 23:09:29 GMT -6
Hi redcapfarm, those are some pretty chickens. I have never seen Redcaps before. Welcome and I look forward to seeing more pictures of your birds. Gayle Hi Gayle
Thank You! I plan to post a few pictures at least once a month.
Redcap Farm
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Jul 28, 2011 21:00:57 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 28, 2011 21:00:57 GMT -6
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Jul 28, 2011 22:03:09 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 28, 2011 22:03:09 GMT -6
Happy Birthday ! Timbo
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Jul 28, 2011 23:13:49 GMT -6
Post by Timbo on Jul 28, 2011 23:13:49 GMT -6
Thank you!
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Jul 28, 2011 23:40:27 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 28, 2011 23:40:27 GMT -6
I am looking forward to attending the WTPC POULTRY SHOW on Sept 3rd!
Redcap Farm
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Jul 29, 2011 2:09:18 GMT -6
Post by Timbo on Jul 29, 2011 2:09:18 GMT -6
Nice! Hope to get to see those Redcaps.
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Redcaps
Jul 31, 2011 15:19:08 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 31, 2011 15:19:08 GMT -6
Hi All
Here are a few pictures of my Redcaps. They are close to being 5 months old.
Here are a couple of pictures of a nest box I made this weekend for my Redcaps. I can gather their eggs without having to go inside their pen and bother them.
Redcap Farm
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Redcaps
Jul 31, 2011 16:25:40 GMT -6
Post by ellisfarms on Jul 31, 2011 16:25:40 GMT -6
i seen in your nest box that you have pine shavings . do your hens like them . have some in my nest and they dont seem to like them . seem to have more cracked eggs now they push all to the side of the box leaving wood bottom
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Redcaps
Jul 31, 2011 17:14:00 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 31, 2011 17:14:00 GMT -6
i seen in your nest box that you have pine shavings . do your hens like them . have some in my nest and they dont seem to like them . seem to have more cracked eggs now they push all to the side of the box leaving wood bottom Hi ellisfarms
My Redcaps are not laying yet but if the pine shavings become a problem I will replace the pine shavings with straw. Thank You !
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allie
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Redcaps
Jul 31, 2011 19:32:54 GMT -6
Post by allie on Jul 31, 2011 19:32:54 GMT -6
We use shavings and our hens don't seem to mind them. We do get some cracked eggs, but it seems to be whenever there are too many eggs in the box (they all have to use the same box, even if someone is already in it), but it does not happen very often.
Your chickens are very pretty. They kind of remind me of a Gold-Laced Wyandotte, just darker.
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Jul 31, 2011 21:16:47 GMT -6
Post by Timbo on Jul 31, 2011 21:16:47 GMT -6
That rooster is standing proud over his ladies. They look really good.
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Jul 31, 2011 22:47:01 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 31, 2011 22:47:01 GMT -6
Hi All
I am still waiting on them to start laying. I have a golf ball in each nest to give them a ideal were to lay.
Redcap Farm
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Redcaps
Jul 31, 2011 23:20:15 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 31, 2011 23:20:15 GMT -6
We use shavings and our hens don't seem to mind them. We do get some cracked eggs, but it seems to be whenever there are too many eggs in the box (they all have to use the same box, even if someone is already in it), but it does not happen very often. Your chickens are very pretty. They kind of remind me of a Gold-Laced Wyandotte, just darker. Hi allie
Thank You for the good words on my birds.
Redcap Farm
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Redcaps
Jul 31, 2011 23:24:33 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Jul 31, 2011 23:24:33 GMT -6
That rooster is standing proud over his ladies. They look really good. Hi Timbo
Thank You and yes I guess he is the king of the chicken house! ;D
Redcap Farm
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Redcaps
Aug 3, 2011 23:03:48 GMT -6
Post by redcapfarm on Aug 3, 2011 23:03:48 GMT -6
Hi All
I have been looking over my Redcaps and have noticed that my Redcaps have a green sheen. I think I have read that in the Redcaps it is best to have a blue or purple sheen in them. If anyone knows or has any information on what the color sheen should be please let me know.
Redcap Farm
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