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Well, catching up took about 2 hours thanks to reading while doing stuff on other open browser windows.  Multi-tasking can be a bit bothersome when you have so much to do at once. 

 

I'm getting a bit envious of all you with new chicks.  Baby Girl has been sitting on those eggs for a while now and we still don't have any here.  I candled again a few nights ago and we can still see babies moving so hopefully they hatch soon.  I guess all we can do is wait and see.

 

Had the chickens out early today to give them some outdoor time before heading off to my son's graduation.  However, as I was sitting in the living room, I saw a hawk (or hawk-like) bird swooping through the yard around 1 o'clock so the chickens didn't get as much time as I was hoping to give them.  They weren't too pleased with us, but better to shoo them in than deal with any attacks right before leaving.

 

And last, I just have to say that I am one very proud mom today.  Night all.

Edited by teeville5 - 6/3/12 at 10:08pm

I just wanted to ad,

I do not seek out the animals who's furs I am tanning, I would much rather them be living in the woods, not eating my chickens etc. I have neighbors who are the "kill everything in sight" type, who trap who knows how many fur-bearing animals that are not hurting anything each winter, and I do not like that attitude and never want to be like that, with no regard for the animals that get involved. I have no problem with hunting, my dad and brothers hunt and I have hunted, but then at least most of the animal gets used.

 

Also, RaZ, It is illegal to own or care for a wild born native animal unless you are a licensed wildlife rehabilitator so don't let anyone know you have a skunk (I'm naughty and have injured/orphaned wild animals that I try to help a lot though, and I am glad you are helping him).

Jen has white silkies..RIRJEN. And showgirls. And she has fluffy fluffy cuteness. I have to be careful if I go to Chickenstock without any adult supervision or I will bring home more than I should...she is dangerous..lol

 

You dont owe me- and dontcha know everything I hatch is girls, because I tell them they have to be. 

That said- 

They look like girls and they dont crow. Thats all I can say. 

lol GC not GR, unless you want to come to RaZs house...

 

Awww I LOVE George...Im glad you are coming to CS. 

 

Yay! Its getting close!

Did you hatch out any d'anvers? 

 

Shamrock, I wish you were coming to Chickenstock- you are a very intelligent, articulate person, and I would like to meet you. 

 Good Morning everyone...

 

I have a cold. Not fair. 

Coffee's good this morning, 

 

I just put the gold-laced Polish on lockdown. The porcelain d'uccles eggs were a flop. Of 18, I only had two make it to lockdown. What a disappointment- everyone wanted some, of all the eggs most were infertile- or, not developing at all....however you want to call it.

Then the rest were quitters from the first week. 

 

Everyone have a great day. Ive got work and I have to stop at my kids school to pay for band camp for them this morning. 

They leave the nest once they have the ability to fly, usually around 12-14 weeks of age.   

 

 

Another week is underway and it looks as if if is going to be on the cool side.  Not exactly the best growing conditions for our gardens.

 

 

As soon as I can get a little more coffee in me I'm headed for my brother's place to help him install new fencing.  We got about 500' installed last time and only have about 2500' more to go.  With a post every 15' that's still alot more posts to go.

Opa - What's the weather over your way?  Here they're calling for mid-70s to mid-80s with lows mostly in the 60s .... great garden weather.  I hope they're not mistaken.  I'm looking forward to the weather just as much as the garden.  

Good morning michigan, sunny and cool here today.

My porcelein DU eggs also scored a zero out of two separate hatches - one chick that died in the first day.

Opa, what kind of posts are you putting in?

Thanks that helps, 

AWWWW very sweet,

 Sorry M2M. Lost my rooster to a raccoon so no d'Anvers. BUT..... I do have some young ones coming up and just as soon as I have some I will make sure you get some. I promise.

I was just looking at your photos and if you have any puffyhead NN whites, I think I'd prefer one of those.  But if not, solid black is ok too.

:)  Thanks!