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post #15801 of 18837
6/19/12 at 6:34pm
So cute! My 6 year old and I were brainstorming about the babies and trying to find a quick perch solution..and smart boy built them perch holders out of his Legos. The babies are all on the perch at this very moment. Sweet boy. Libby continues to do well. The only thing she has turned her nose up to is butternut squash. She loves the blueberries! I love my Chickens!
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post #15802 of 18837
6/20/12 at 6:11am

 Wow lots of chicks this morning.. They are hatching left and right.. As I was getting ready for work I snapped a couple of pictures to share... :) 

 

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Snoozing after a long night :) 

 

 I'll post more pictures soon.. Total 11 hatched and 2 more pipped.. So happy I tried hatching again :) 

Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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post #15803 of 18837
6/20/12 at 6:24am

Wow they are soooo cute!! I love the fluffy one asleep!  Thanks for sharing and I am glad you are having a successful hatch.  Makes me want to hatch some more! lol!!

Homeschool mom to 4 boys and one baby girl, a dog, a roo blrw and his 4 girls(1 BO, 2 rir, and 1 EE), 2 quail and 8 bantam chickens(1 roo and 1 hen d'uccle, 1 hen sboe, bb red oe hen, and silkies(buff, white, lavender and black))

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Homeschool mom to 4 boys and one baby girl, a dog, a roo blrw and his 4 girls(1 BO, 2 rir, and 1 EE), 2 quail and 8 bantam chickens(1 roo and 1 hen d'uccle, 1 hen sboe, bb red oe hen, and silkies(buff, white, lavender and black))

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post #15804 of 18837
6/20/12 at 7:06am

Hi everyone!  I've been lurking since I inherited a half dozen RIR's from my mom last summer.  Two weeks ago a raccoon (I think) wiped out my mini flock over the course of a week.  Totally my fault, we were in the process of moving and the chickens were slated last to go.  I think the lack of people & dog smells probably made them bold.  Of course I'm totally addicted to having chickens, so I ordered 25 assorted chicks which are due July 9th.  This will be my first time brooding any chicks and I'm super excited/nervous.  I'll be building a new coop from scratch as well.  (Our last coop was a Rubbermaid mower shed that was being thrown out.  It worked great, but way too small for 25.)  

 

Anyway, its nice to know there's an active community in SC.  I don't know anyone who keeps chickens and other people seem to think I'm kind of nutty for raising chickens in 'burbia.  (Except when I have a surplus of eggs, then I'm a freakin' genius!)  We're not zoned R-anything, so technically I guess we're not supposed to have chickens.  Where we live now is actually zones Industrial.  Has anyone else living in a non-rural zone had a run in with authorities?   

 

BTW, I'm in Greenville, close to Taylors.


Edited by EggieRowe - 6/20/12 at 7:12am

5 EE's, 4 Australorps, 3 Cuckoo Marans, 3 Buff Minorcas, 2 Delawares, 1 SSH rooster, 1 mean SSH/CM chick, a 110-lb silver lab, a 35-lb muttzilla, one crazy wanna-be farmer (me), and one very understanding boyfriend. 

 

 

 

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5 EE's, 4 Australorps, 3 Cuckoo Marans, 3 Buff Minorcas, 2 Delawares, 1 SSH rooster, 1 mean SSH/CM chick, a 110-lb silver lab, a 35-lb muttzilla, one crazy wanna-be farmer (me), and one very understanding boyfriend. 

 

 

 

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post #15805 of 18837
6/20/12 at 10:52am
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Originally Posted by EggieRowe View Post

Hi everyone!  I've been lurking since I inherited a half dozen RIR's from my mom last summer.  Two weeks ago a raccoon (I think) wiped out my mini flock over the course of a week.  Totally my fault, we were in the process of moving and the chickens were slated last to go.  I think the lack of people & dog smells probably made them bold.  Of course I'm totally addicted to having chickens, so I ordered 25 assorted chicks which are due July 9th.  This will be my first time brooding any chicks and I'm super excited/nervous.  I'll be building a new coop from scratch as well.  (Our last coop was a Rubbermaid mower shed that was being thrown out.  It worked great, but way too small for 25.)  

 

Anyway, its nice to know there's an active community in SC.  I don't know anyone who keeps chickens and other people seem to think I'm kind of nutty for raising chickens in 'burbia.  (Except when I have a surplus of eggs, then I'm a freakin' genius!)  We're not zoned R-anything, so technically I guess we're not supposed to have chickens.  Where we live now is actually zones Industrial.  Has anyone else living in a non-rural zone had a run in with authorities?   

 

BTW, I'm in Greenville, close to Taylors.

welcome to the thread..  glad you wernt discuraged by your loss.. 

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homeschool mom of 13 and 17yr olds. married 18yrs,  2 dark Bahama hens, 1 wht leghorn, 2 barred rock hens,1 barred rock roo, 1 barred Holland, 1 Dom hen,  9  EE's, I LF Standard  GLd barred cochin Roo 2 Cochin hens,1 Australorp, 1 black americauna roo,  4 black white crested polish2 ameracauna hens, 4 blue jersey giants, 2 lavender wayndotte, 3 bb bantams bantam ,  2 columbian, one grumpy husband
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homeschool mom of 13 and 17yr olds. married 18yrs,  2 dark Bahama hens, 1 wht leghorn, 2 barred rock hens,1 barred rock roo, 1 barred Holland, 1 Dom hen,  9  EE's, I LF Standard  GLd barred cochin Roo 2 Cochin hens,1 Australorp, 1 black americauna roo,  4 black white crested polish2 ameracauna hens, 4 blue jersey giants, 2 lavender wayndotte, 3 bb bantams bantam ,  2 columbian, one grumpy husband
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post #15806 of 18837
6/20/12 at 11:03am

Hi Yall just came in to cool off. oooh my goodness its gonna be a hot summer.. 

 Well my Barred Holland and her 2week old six dibbies and a little adoptee, are all loose in the yard wee.gifI was worried about my Dane he doesnt bother the chickens but has been known to make a snack out of chicks..  but he is doing just great for a week now. tippy is teaching her chicks how to eat those little flies that hover over the dog.. she even scratched on him and he just looked at her like oh geeze...hmm.png . so I have Jett and her 7 , Tippy my barred Rock and her 7 and gloria my who knows what she is black hen and her 1 dibbie, are all loose in the yard with the dogs and the other chickens..  the young adults, I got in feb are doing  good. then I have teen agers,  which I have learned I wont be getting any speckle sussux again.. they are sweet but the hens just have not been hardy, sad.png  then I have young'ins.. just let   out in the hen yard loose today,, I think I better stop.. barnie.gif.  my chicken math has Whewwww gone way on up there out of control.. hahah...

 

hope all your broodies are doing good ...  hey  do they only go broody once a summer????  idunno.gif

 

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homeschool mom of 13 and 17yr olds. married 18yrs,  2 dark Bahama hens, 1 wht leghorn, 2 barred rock hens,1 barred rock roo, 1 barred Holland, 1 Dom hen,  9  EE's, I LF Standard  GLd barred cochin Roo 2 Cochin hens,1 Australorp, 1 black americauna roo,  4 black white crested polish2 ameracauna hens, 4 blue jersey giants, 2 lavender wayndotte, 3 bb bantams bantam ,  2 columbian, one grumpy husband
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homeschool mom of 13 and 17yr olds. married 18yrs,  2 dark Bahama hens, 1 wht leghorn, 2 barred rock hens,1 barred rock roo, 1 barred Holland, 1 Dom hen,  9  EE's, I LF Standard  GLd barred cochin Roo 2 Cochin hens,1 Australorp, 1 black americauna roo,  4 black white crested polish2 ameracauna hens, 4 blue jersey giants, 2 lavender wayndotte, 3 bb bantams bantam ,  2 columbian, one grumpy husband
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post #15807 of 18837
6/20/12 at 6:27pm

  Now that the little ones are all fuzzy and running around the brooder I snapped some more pictures to share with everyone here.. Enjoy :) 

 

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 EE

 

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Crowding around the water dish.. 

Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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Living life on my small farm here in Waterloo. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and 2 dogs, a cat, 21 chickens and 2 ducks.. It's all feathers and fluff around here LOL.. ** Loving God, My kids, My husband, and my wonderful feathered and fur babies <3

 

~Currently raising 4 Rhode Island Red, 7 Buff Orpington, 4 Barred Rock, 2 Black Sexlinks, 2 Silkie/Shogirl Mix,1 Mystery bird (TBD),...

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post #15808 of 18837
6/20/12 at 6:59pm
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Originally Posted by EggieRowe View Post

Hi everyone!  I've been lurking since I inherited a half dozen RIR's from my mom last summer.  Two weeks ago a raccoon (I think) wiped out my mini flock over the course of a week.  Totally my fault, we were in the process of moving and the chickens were slated last to go.  I think the lack of people & dog smells probably made them bold.  Of course I'm totally addicted to having chickens, so I ordered 25 assorted chicks which are due July 9th.  This will be my first time brooding any chicks and I'm super excited/nervous.  I'll be building a new coop from scratch as well.  (Our last coop was a Rubbermaid mower shed that was being thrown out.  It worked great, but way too small for 25.)  

Anyway, its nice to know there's an active community in SC.  I don't know anyone who keeps chickens and other people seem to think I'm kind of nutty for raising chickens in 'burbia.  (Except when I have a surplus of eggs, then I'm a freakin' genius!)  We're not zoned R-anything, so technically I guess we're not supposed to have chickens.  Where we live now is actually zones Industrial.  Has anyone else living in a non-rural zone had a run in with authorities?   

BTW, I'm in Greenville, close to Taylors.

I am in Greenville, too. Close to Cherrydale and Furman. I do most of my shopping in Taylor's and Greer. Most areas of Greenville are okay with chickens. Even the city allows them, with some limits. There are lots of chicken owners ere. I know a few in your area. Have fun with your babies! I have some 3week olds right now. They are so fun!

The original seven-3 Buff Orps, 2 SLW, and 1 Cuckoo Maran. Year two has found us with an additional 2 Splash Orps, 1 Black Orp, and hopefully, 1 Blue Orp and a Blue and a Black Copper Maran-still waiting to know for sure.I think our coop is full now!

 

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.-Mark Twain

 

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The original seven-3 Buff Orps, 2 SLW, and 1 Cuckoo Maran. Year two has found us with an additional 2 Splash Orps, 1 Black Orp, and hopefully, 1 Blue Orp and a Blue and a Black Copper Maran-still waiting to know for sure.I think our coop is full now!

 

Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.-Mark Twain

 

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post #15809 of 18837
6/20/12 at 7:10pm
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Originally Posted by momd29 View Post

  Now that the little ones are all fuzzy and running around the brooder I snapped some more pictures to share with everyone here.. Enjoy :) 

 

EasterEgger.JPG

 EE

 

Cochin_BLRW_EE.JPG

 

SilverLacedCochin2.JPG

 

Stripes.JPG

 

WA_BLRW.JPG

Crowding around the water dish.. 

OH Momd29---I'm so excited for you on your wonderful hatch!!!!!!

Just wanted to tell you alittle more info that I do after a hatch

I put pedilyte half and half with water in the waterer. Just to help the weaker ones  recoop from the hard hatch. i usually do this for a week or so. Some people do, some don't and when I put them where they can be outdoors or get exposed to anything from the outdoors I mix a little DE in their chick feed. Just to keep parasites and cocci at bay. So far since I've been doing this I haven't had a problem with worms or other nasty parasites. I also put DE (food grade) in the mix of my adult chickens feed plus Crushed Red Pepper all natural dewormer. Also with the adult/chicks I use Apple Cider Vinegar in the water and also A-D-E vitamins just to help out!

 

And Today I read somewhere that Basil Leaves Help keep flies away from the coop...I'm GONNA Try This SOON!!!!! Oh and I grow mint and ecluptyus and I put those leaves in the nest boxes to help keep mites away. All of this is organic.

 

I know this sounds like a lot , but really it's not and it's good clean health for our Awesome Babies!!!!!

My Ultra Mini-Farm contains BO and BR's and EE, BlkJG, Silkie - 2Dogs, 1parakeets, Pimped Out Hermit Crabs and a small Japanese Garden with pond. I grow Blackberrys, mini-garden with herbs. I raise Orchids and Bonsai trees and make hypertufa pots..with all Smiles cause it's my little piece of happiness
--Take Care, Yancy and just remember to Eat-Drink and Be Merry

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My Ultra Mini-Farm contains BO and BR's and EE, BlkJG, Silkie - 2Dogs, 1parakeets, Pimped Out Hermit Crabs and a small Japanese Garden with pond. I grow Blackberrys, mini-garden with herbs. I raise Orchids and Bonsai trees and make hypertufa pots..with all Smiles cause it's my little piece of happiness
--Take Care, Yancy and just remember to Eat-Drink and Be Merry

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post #15810 of 18837
6/21/12 at 5:18am

welcome to the group EggieRowe!!!! Sorry about the loss of your originals, but glad you are "expecting" again! July 9th seems like such a long way off, doesn't it??

Mom29 - your babies are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing the pics. I do love the fuzzies!!!

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