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  1. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Colors included are White, Black, Partridge of 3 different shades, and Porcelain. All are busy, healthy, little fuzz balls and have to say- Bobbi Porto is the most personable, kind, knowledgable, and patient person I have met in a long time.
  2. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Update! I am not dead! I promise!! I have not been on for awhile, as we have been heaped on a lot by recent events here at our house. So.....as rotten as it is- we discovered that our son as well as other children in his class were being physically, verbally abused in his classroom. We...
  3. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Well, I have good news, and bad news. Bad news is, our " breeder" overbooked, and now we have no chicks after rushing to set up the brooder....very disappointing for my child and us. Literally counted his chickens before hatching. BUT. We also have a order in with another breeder whom is...
  4. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Naming chickens. Who does it, and what's your method? Do you have a method? We do, and yes we have a method USUALLY. We named our chickens under different categories. Ex: our red sex links were all old fashioned names. Our Marans were all named after flowers and herbs. The Black Australorps had...
  5. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Oh come on!!! I am going to need you to coach me when I do it!!
  6. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    I don't know Blooie......hatching sounds like fun! Lol! But then again, never done it! Lol! Is this your first year at it?
  7. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    505; so welcome to pop in! I am learning everyday, despite having had chickens in the past, and like that idea of the embroidery thread, esp since I have it.....cross stitcher and embroidery are a couple of my hobbies! Just have to keep a eye on the size of it as they grow..... I will...
  8. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    So; totally sold on this mama heating pad deal. Seems way more natural, and too cute to boot! We live in a small 2 bedroom trailer so space is a consideration, and as much as I love chicks.....once a couple weeks old, do not enjoy their poop so much....lol! The darn heat lamp always triggered my...
  9. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    I will check into it tonight after the natives are in bed....thanks as usual Blooie!
  10. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Thank you Bantam Fan!
  11. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Blooie...is this a commercial product? I can't find it on the net?
  12. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Good Morning all! Have a few minutes before the house wakes up, and thought I'd drop a line or three. The adventure continues with my hunt. I have a meeting set up with the local 4H leaders this Saturday, and found multiple breeders whom I believe can get the Gieck family started back up in...
  13. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Gander007; I too have heard about Hippotherapy and its effects with disabled kids. My cousins daughter was born a few weeks after my son, and is also severely Autistic. She was physically affected too, and could not walk or sit up for years. Maggie and her husband started to take her to a riding...
  14. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Booie,I do have to say that it is awesome!! Had some early on......up before the Owls went to sleep today!
  15. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Gander007; yup, sure do! I am active with our local CARD here in nearest city of Tampa. They are a great organization down here, and after hooking up with 4 H and starting our flock up, we will be letting them know of this new group, but want to get a better grip on program first, and get off...
  16. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Good Morning to every hen! So....this morning we are going to bake a batch of zucchini bread. I have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, so I have all my ingredients set out, pre measured, and ready for this activity with Caleb. He has a lot of issues with fine motor skills and finds it difficult to...
  17. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Hi there again, fellow poultry people! An update; looks like there is already a 4 H poultry and rabbit club here, and I have been invited to meet and speak with the leaders this month at or after the poultry show here at our county fair! The season is winding down now till after the summer, but...
  18. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    I was SO excited to read your article, and some of your other attachments! My son is completely nonverbal.....never have even heard Mom, or Mama. But he is super vocal, and like most Autistic kids has trouble with empathy, and social skills. I felt your articles were extremely well versed, and...
  19. Calebs Chicks

    Chickens for Autism

    Howdy! Already put out a post, but put it under the games heading on mistake, for crying out loud! I am looking for some advice and suggestions for starting a 4 H or poultry club for disabled children and adults possibly. I am a mom of a 11 year old son, whom is Autistic, and non verbal. And...
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