Recent content by LonestarChick

As a new flock owner......I have in the brooder: Aracaunas, Silver Laced Wyandottes, White Wyandottes, Dominiques, and Salmon Faverolles. Up and coming soon (hopefully) from the bator, I have: Salmon Faverolle Bantams, Welsummers, Silkies, Cukoo Marans, and Bourbon Red Turkeys. Can't wait to...

So GREAT to hear from all of you and I am thrilled to find so many fellow Texans at BYC. YEAH! Thanks Allen for the link, will check into that, asap. I am loving this Spring weather here - - - today a high of 76, no wind and simply gorgeous. My chicks aren't quite old enough to go outside...

First, I_Love_Chickens, you don't sound like the type that truly cares what others think about you or your chickens! Besides, when did any of us start listening to what our friends thought about our farm animals???? lol Seriously, I think that little chicks are the best therapy anyone can...

Moodene, I couldn't agree more. You filled your time as I did! lol Instead of children at home, I too now have an entire ZOO of animals here and I wouldn't take for them. As for why chickens are so popular, my response mimics many others. They are very calming, fun to watch and reminds...

CONGRATS! That is so exciting as mine get nearer and nearer to day 21. Only 9 more days to go and trust me, I AM counting! lol Be sure to post us some pics when you get time, we would love to see them!

Howdy back at 'ya SE Texas - - - has your weather been as "dreamy" as mine lately? Highs in the 70's, lows in the upper 50's? If only it stayed like this! lol Thanks for stopping in and saying "hi"! Nice to meet you ~

I too am brand new to incubating eggs ~ I have one incubator with Salmon Faverolle eggs; the other incubator has Cukoo Marans, Welsummers, Aracauna Bantams, and Silver Laced Wyandottes. I just candled for the first time on day 7 and 9 out of 10 were clearly fertile and growing. Tomorrow will...

I would like to wave a BIG "hello" to all my fellow Texans out there in BYC. I am brand new to BYC and still learning how to correctly post what/where. I would love to hear from any other chicken lovers in Texas ~ I am a proud momma to 26 baby chicks who are now 6 days old! As soon as I...