Union, MO area is inundated with ducks, chickens and geese too!!!
I want a White Peachick.... Snifffff...
Roos for Adoption
Fairies of a feather flock together. Too many flockin' Fs. What with Chicken Fairies, Duck Fairies Goose Fairies, Pea Fairies, Guinea Fairies Adoption Fairies(TF) that's one fearsome flock o' bird slinging chicks(er...fairies). Or if Josh or Kelly or someone else is in on it maybe roos?! I'd always thought of the chicken fairy as a woman, but maybe I malign the men...;-)
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Come to think of it we should all count ourselves blessed the EMU Fairy hasn't come round... Wouldn't want to get hit with one of them!!lol
OMG if that isnt the truth there.
Ohhhhh....I have an icky feeling in the pit of my stomach at the very mention of the EMU Fairy. Please no....
lol same here. I would love the meat but it is very very expensive. When i was in switzerland this past march, had ostrich meat and it was to die for good.
SQWAWK!!! The OSTRICH Fairy!!!
(running and hiding for a VERY long time).
Very true, and them birds can be mean. No OF here.
OF!! Claire said a potty word!!! (Admittedly EF was little better...)
LOL! Potty word!!
(still hiding)
Six young maran roos for adoption at http://www.arl-iowa.org
Check the adopt-a-pet tool and choose barnyard buddies to see a pic!
The 4 roos (possible 3 and 1 hen) I got last week are doing great and they are so friendly, they even sleep together. They are RIR and just adorable.
I have 6 up-and-comers Lots of black w/ purple, green, and red highlights. Never seen the purple before.
Still have my lovely Marans and 3 Barnevelder roos. Will ship.
I cant, I am roo poor now. and broke on top of it. UE didnt come in like it is suppose to.
I have a pair of Cornish Rocks, 6 months old, fully GROWN, and needing a gentle loving home. They don't mind if they are eaten before they collapse of heart failure...
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/827751031.html
What do you guys and gals think of this black minorca roo? Neat looking bird!
hey he is nice looking.
I have 2 red and 1 white silkie roos to give away, never shipped before, doesn't mean I won't, but I will need guidence and person receiving will have to pay shipping.
minorcas have bad temperaments
They are Mediterraneans! Large wattles and combs-- do well in heat--poorly in cold climates. Range widely, active--dislike people--fairly safe from raptors due to size. The hens mature early and lay extra-large chalky white eggs.
I would risk a hen for the eggs, but I wouldn't want a roo--unless I was breeding them!:0)
Moxon--you NEED "Choosing and Keeping Chickens" by Chris Graham (British) and/or "Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds" (has some American breeds like the Buckeye that the British book misses).
These will help you develop restraint and discretion in your enthusiasms--Ha! Did I say that? These are the enabler's bibles. Tools of the Chicken Fairy! Spawn of the Poultry Devil!
Borders or Amazon.
Chicken Fairy stole my copy from the mail truck...Just as well... ;-P
No Dusty, You NEED these books! If the CF stole your copies it is just so she can unload some of the more difficult breeds on you. Being prepared in advance can save a world of grief. Page 188 of Graham's book alone would be worth the price!
Oh Catscan, I have both of those books, and a raft more! The chicken addiction has led to a chicken book addiction also. I just finished reading "Enslaved by Ducks" which was hilarious. I didn't go look up the Minorca breed before posting...I should have. Oops. He's still a handsome roo!
Yes--it is important to research your acquisitions carefully--before throwing caution to the wind and taking the first feathery face that takes your fancy. So shallow.
Now here are some interesting young roos for your appreciation:
A lovely and bold Marans named Triumph.
An attempt to catch the peacock like yet subdued radiance of the Double-laced Barnevelder roo's back:
Once more:
Now the pullet:
A golden Sebright pullet in need of a home:
Nigella--who had a fling as Nigel and then gave up cross-dressing and became a pullet again (notice no sickle feathers):
Wow, that Barnevelder roo is stunning. I love the colors and he has a very regal stance.
I am extremely envious of the sebright hen. I want her!!! If only I lived in Idaho... She is so beautiful. I hope she gets a great home.
LOL at Nigella - glad she has sorted out her gender!
She was probably not nearly as conflicted as her handlers!!lol
Just don't let tf see those Barnevelders. Somebody distract her. She is grounded from getting more chickens. Especially from California.
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CF
There may someday be Barnevelder hatching eggs from CA. Can she have those?
NO.
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CF
You're MEAN!
No. I AM THE CHICKEN FAIRY.
Whoops. I didn't mean it. You know I respect you. Please don't send me any more roos!
tee hee! I thought everyone was going to send a letter to my city for me?!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!