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East Bay Rider · 24 May 2013, 12:57 AM

I think they want worms. Any bait shops nearby?

chicfarmer1 · 24 May 2013, 01:07 AM

Lisa, do they get to be out on the ground a lot? They are bug eaters, as you know. Yum yum.

Do you guys know about chicken tractors? That's a big thing with the local small farmers. They are on grass that way and hence have access to the bugs they love. I can't tell if they need that kind of confinement in your yard, probably not. And I wonder if this gizmo is a silly human trick altogether. LOL

East Bay Rider · 24 May 2013, 01:25 AM

I had to google it. Makes good sense.
The only concerns I'd have in the city environment are the pesticides/lawn chemicals Lisa may or may not use and the chickens 'polluting' the lawn only due to the young kids playing in the same space. Otherwise yeah let them eat as many bugs as they can find.

Lisa · 24 May 2013, 01:34 AM

We're still figuring out how to build their run, J. Translate: trying to motivate hubby to help me build it. At the moment they're still in the brooder indoors, though I let them out 3 or 4 times a day when it's warm. In the pic, they're sitting in the rabbit hutch where we stuck them for a few minutes just for fun. Leah was unimpressed. We modified a large dog house for them to roost in at night when they're big enough (and they almost are), but we want it to connect to a large area of grass they can roam around in that's enclosed to keep them safe from predators. We may consider a wire dog run if Dave doesn't want to build something.

Trouble with our yard is that one side isn't fenced at all and another side (the chain link) would be easy for them to get through. I have heard about chicken tractors but our sprinkler system might make such a thing tricky to navigate.

No matter what we end up doing in the way of containing them, we're outdoors a lot in the summer, especially in the evenings, and I imagine we'd let them have the entire backyard to explore when we're there to supervise.

chicfarmer1 · 24 May 2013, 01:35 AM

^^Good point, Bill.

Lisa I'm sure you'll come up with a good solution. Yes, grass will make them happy and healthy. BTW you can always add chicken wire to the chain link, to "smallen up" the grid, if you decide to build off of it.

Lisa · 24 May 2013, 01:36 AM

Lawn chemicals - yes, probably a concern. We may designate a chemical free area.

chicfarmer1 · 24 May 2013, 01:41 AM

The girls don't need that exposure either, it goes without saying. Sorry, I am reliably tedious on the issue.

Lisa · 24 May 2013, 01:48 AM

Yes, understood. I am torn between wanting a pretty yard and limiting exposure to my kids and the birds. With all the rain we've had (and are having today) surfaces are clear. However, there is probably some root uptake of fertilizer and weedkiller in the grass that the chicks are eating.

chicfarmer1 · 24 May 2013, 01:54 AM

We all do what we can, and you are thoughtful about all that. The chickies look swell. I bet the girls are having a ball with them.

The Joker · 24 May 2013, 09:48 AM

Thanks for the pics Lisa. How long before you start getting some eggs? Must be looking forward to your first boiled egg. Do you guys dip soldiers in them?

Mmmm, might have that for breaky tomorrow.

East Bay Rider · 24 May 2013, 09:54 AM

That looks good and right up my alley. I'm a food dipper from way back.

FeelingTheBlues · 24 May 2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Thanks for the pics Lisa. How long before you start getting some eggs? Must be looking forward to your first boiled egg. Do you guys dip soldiers in them?

Mmmm, might have that for breaky tomorrow.

Goodness gracious great balls of fire, that sure looks awfully delicious!

Lisa · 24 May 2013, 10:31 AM

Does look good, Wes. How cute are you? Breaky and soldiers.

Would ya'll believe I've never ever had a soft boiled egg? Not sure why! I like poached, hard boiled, fried, scrambled.... anything. I should try one tomorrow.

Oh - almost forgot - they should start laying eggs by later summer.

Lisa · 24 May 2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

That looks good and right up my alley. I'm a food dipper from way back.

That plate just needs one more thing...

FeelingTheBlues · 24 May 2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Does look good, Wes. How cute are you? Breaky and soldiers.

Would ya'll believe I've never ever had a soft boiled egg? Not sure why! I like poached, hard boiled, fried, scrambled.... anything. I should try one tomorrow.

Oh - almost forgot - they should start laying eggs by later summer.

I'm glad to know that your babies (the ones with wings...

) will lay eggs soon Lisa! Still, I cannot believe you've never had a soft boiled egg, when I was young my father used to cook us some of those every now and then, it sure was great!

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Originally Posted by Lisa

That plate just needs one more thing...

Canadian bacon!

Art 1 · 24 May 2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Does look good, Wes. How cute are you? Breaky and soldiers.

Would ya'll believe I've never ever had a soft boiled egg? Not sure why! I like poached, hard boiled, fried, scrambled.... anything. I should try one tomorrow.

Oh - almost forgot - they should start laying eggs by later summer.

That makes two of us, I've never had one either. Same with hard boiled, never had one.

dbelle7 · 24 May 2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

That makes two of us, I've never had one either. Same with hard boiled, never had one.

Me three. Never. They kinda look, um, gooey. I like scrambled eggs, but I really have to talk myself into eating any other kind. And Wes, what the heck is a soldier? The dipping kind, anyway

Lion · 24 May 2013, 07:22 PM

Count me in at number four...never had a soft boiled egg and also am not a fan of egg salad sandwiches as well. But I do like eggs most other ways such as hard boiled(with salt and pepper), scrambled, easy over or sunny-side up or in a breakfast casserole!!!

Take it easy(over).....Leo

The Joker · 24 May 2013, 07:51 PM

WOW, some of you have never had soft boiled eggs. What do you use your egg timers for, or chronographs?

Soldiers are just bread, or toast, cut into thin strips for dipping in the egg. Don't forget add some salt/pepper and butter.

FeelingTheBlues · 24 May 2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

WOW, some of you have never had soft boiled eggs. What do you use your egg timers for, or chronographs?

I'm telling you Wes, some people...

Or is it because boiled is a meal that is exclusive to some sort of elite? That would make a lot of sense...

gmh1013 · 24 May 2013, 11:35 PM

Im not much on cackle fruit....I can only eat them scrambled and only with bacon or sausage. My wife does makes chorizo/egg tacos that I love for breakfast....with plenty of Cholula hot sauce.

East Bay Rider · 24 May 2013, 11:40 PM

Cackle fruit - LOL

kcmo · 25 May 2013, 03:45 AM

Wes, I've had a soft boiled egg before!

Had to chime in!

Maybe it's more of an English/South African thing?

Anyway, it's been years since I had it....may need to try again one of these days. Quite tasty!

The Joker · 25 May 2013, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Wes, I've had a soft boiled egg before!

Had to chime in!

Maybe it's more of an English/South African thing?

Anyway, it's been years since I had it....may need to try again one of these days. Quite tasty!

Knew you would of had, Karis. You can join my Runny Egg Club

Lion · 25 May 2013, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Knew you would of had, Karis. You can join my Runny Egg Club

Hey...doesn't Sunny-side up count???

Take it easy.....Leo

The Joker · 25 May 2013, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Hey...doesn't Sunny-side up count???

Take it easy.....Leo

Nop. Ok my "Boiled runny egg club"

kcmo · 25 May 2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Knew you would of had, Karis. You can join my Runny Egg Club

Runny Egg Club members unite!

chicfarmer1 · 25 May 2013, 04:47 AM

Scrambled eggs. At someone's picnic, deviled eggs (but I won't make them). And that is all.
--
Ok for some levity after a tough week for everyone, my new kitchen Kit Cat clock. We've always had the black and white one. It just died, and I could not resist her, a lady Kitty Cat clock.

The Joker · 25 May 2013, 04:50 AM

Haha, nice J. Looks like her eyes move?

chicfarmer1 · 25 May 2013, 04:52 AM

The eyes and the tail. Tick tock tick tock. Same company's been making them since the 1930s (with electric plug in cord). I fell in love with these a zillion years ago.

An "action" pic, lol:

24 May 2013, 12:57 AM	#18571
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	I think they want worms. Any bait shops nearby? __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 May 2013, 01:25 AM	#18573
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	I had to google it. Makes good sense. The only concerns I'd have in the city environment are the pesticides/lawn chemicals Lisa may or may not use and the chickens 'polluting' the lawn only due to the young kids playing in the same space. Otherwise yeah let them eat as many bugs as they can find. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 May 2013, 09:54 AM	#18581
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	That looks good and right up my alley. I'm a food dipper from way back. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 May 2013, 07:22 PM	#18588
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Count me in at number four...never had a soft boiled egg and also am not a fan of egg salad sandwiches as well. But I do like eggs most other ways such as hard boiled(with salt and pepper), scrambled, easy over or sunny-side up or in a breakfast casserole!!! Take it easy(over).....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

24 May 2013, 11:40 PM	#18592
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,093	Cackle fruit - LOL __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

24 May 2013, 01:07 AM	#18572
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Lisa, do they get to be out on the ground a lot? They are bug eaters, as you know. Yum yum. Do you guys know about chicken tractors? That's a big thing with the local small farmers. They are on grass that way and hence have access to the bugs they love. I can't tell if they need that kind of confinement in your yard, probably not. And I wonder if this gizmo is a silly human trick altogether. LOL

24 May 2013, 01:34 AM	#18574
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	We're still figuring out how to build their run, J. Translate: trying to motivate hubby to help me build it. At the moment they're still in the brooder indoors, though I let them out 3 or 4 times a day when it's warm. In the pic, they're sitting in the rabbit hutch where we stuck them for a few minutes just for fun. Leah was unimpressed. We modified a large dog house for them to roost in at night when they're big enough (and they almost are), but we want it to connect to a large area of grass they can roam around in that's enclosed to keep them safe from predators. We may consider a wire dog run if Dave doesn't want to build something. Trouble with our yard is that one side isn't fenced at all and another side (the chain link) would be easy for them to get through. I have heard about chicken tractors but our sprinkler system might make such a thing tricky to navigate. No matter what we end up doing in the way of containing them, we're outdoors a lot in the summer, especially in the evenings, and I imagine we'd let them have the entire backyard to explore when we're there to supervise.

24 May 2013, 01:35 AM	#18575
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	^^Good point, Bill. Lisa I'm sure you'll come up with a good solution. Yes, grass will make them happy and healthy. BTW you can always add chicken wire to the chain link, to "smallen up" the grid, if you decide to build off of it.

24 May 2013, 01:36 AM	#18576
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Lawn chemicals - yes, probably a concern. We may designate a chemical free area.

24 May 2013, 01:41 AM	#18577
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	The girls don't need that exposure either, it goes without saying. Sorry, I am reliably tedious on the issue.

24 May 2013, 01:48 AM	#18578
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Yes, understood. I am torn between wanting a pretty yard and limiting exposure to my kids and the birds. With all the rain we've had (and are having today) surfaces are clear. However, there is probably some root uptake of fertilizer and weedkiller in the grass that the chicks are eating.

24 May 2013, 01:54 AM	#18579
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	We all do what we can, and you are thoughtful about all that. The chickies look swell. I bet the girls are having a ball with them.

24 May 2013, 09:48 AM	#18580
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Thanks for the pics Lisa. How long before you start getting some eggs? Must be looking forward to your first boiled egg. Do you guys dip soldiers in them? Mmmm, might have that for breaky tomorrow.

24 May 2013, 10:31 AM	#18583
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Does look good, Wes. How cute are you? Breaky and soldiers. Would ya'll believe I've never ever had a soft boiled egg? Not sure why! I like poached, hard boiled, fried, scrambled.... anything. I should try one tomorrow. Oh - almost forgot - they should start laying eggs by later summer.

24 May 2013, 11:35 PM	#18591
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	Im not much on cackle fruit....I can only eat them scrambled and only with bacon or sausage. My wife does makes chorizo/egg tacos that I love for breakfast....with plenty of Cholula hot sauce.

25 May 2013, 03:45 AM	#18593
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wes, I've had a soft boiled egg before! Had to chime in! Maybe it's more of an English/South African thing? Anyway, it's been years since I had it....may need to try again one of these days. Quite tasty!

25 May 2013, 04:50 AM	#18599
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Haha, nice J. Looks like her eyes move?

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