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post #8271 of 17869
4/11/12 at 7:58pm

chickens.jpgJust thought I would put in a picture of my Buff and her Australorp chicks (and 1 bantam) that are now 5 weeks. She is the best mother hen ever!!! Never pecks at me, very calm and friendly. She let me give her the day-old chicks in the middle of the day and the bantam a week later. I got a young rooster who thinks he is still a chick, and last night Henny Penny even let him sleep in the nest with her and the chicks!chickens henny penny.jpg

2 Buff Orpingtons, , 2 Australorps, 2 Bantam EE, 2 Delawares, 2 Barnevelders, 2 blue mixed something, 1 "Orpicana",1 Polish mix that looks like a roadrunner! A black Bantam Faverolles rooster named Henry. And 2 Australian Spotted ducks.

2 horses, 4 dogs, 2 cats.

 

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2 Buff Orpingtons, , 2 Australorps, 2 Bantam EE, 2 Delawares, 2 Barnevelders, 2 blue mixed something, 1 "Orpicana",1 Polish mix that looks like a roadrunner! A black Bantam Faverolles rooster named Henry. And 2 Australian Spotted ducks.

2 horses, 4 dogs, 2 cats.

 

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post #8272 of 17869
4/11/12 at 8:05pm

Adorable Chickie family :)

www.youtube.com/stoneschickens

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hatch-cam-2012


Keeping tabs on my five favorite birds and favorite bunnies.

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www.youtube.com/stoneschickens

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hatch-cam-2012


Keeping tabs on my five favorite birds and favorite bunnies.

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post #8273 of 17869
4/11/12 at 8:16pm

Got 8 silkie eggs today - stuck 'em under my broody silkie, I can't wait for them to hatch!

Don't Blink.

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Don't Blink.

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post #8274 of 17869
4/11/12 at 11:46pm
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I washed them briefly, in warm water. They were covered in poop. Covered. She must have rolled them, they were that coevered.  I haven't candled in a few days, but last time I did the chicks were alive and kicking. We're on lockdown now, so its cross my fingers time, but these three eggs were continuing to develop even after the great poop event.

Chicken Math

 * Falina (Barred Rock); Football (EE); Waffles (Buff Orpington); Lavender & Sparkles ( Ameraucanas);

   Daenerys (Bantam Cochin mix); Duster (Tolbent Polish/Silkie);  Mo (Silkie/Cochin); [Peep the pocket roo rehomed]; "doublemint twins" (Black Copper Marans); Princess Bubblegum and Blue Ivy (OE's )

* Cinna the Bossy Coop Bunny

* Three cats, Two dogs,  One awesome kid

 

 

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Chicken Math

 * Falina (Barred Rock); Football (EE); Waffles (Buff Orpington); Lavender & Sparkles ( Ameraucanas);

   Daenerys (Bantam Cochin mix); Duster (Tolbent Polish/Silkie);  Mo (Silkie/Cochin); [Peep the pocket roo rehomed]; "doublemint twins" (Black Copper Marans); Princess Bubblegum and Blue Ivy (OE's )

* Cinna the Bossy Coop Bunny

* Three cats, Two dogs,  One awesome kid

 

 

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post #8275 of 17869
4/12/12 at 4:14am

how lovely, beautiful little family

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post #8276 of 17869
4/12/12 at 4:59am



That's what makes using a broody so much fun - watching them out and about with the babies!  Cute!!!!

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chickens.jpgJust thought I would put in a picture of my Buff and her Australorp chicks (and 1 bantam) that are now 5 weeks. She is the best mother hen ever!!! Never pecks at me, very calm and friendly. She let me give her the day-old chicks in the middle of the day and the bantam a week later. I got a young rooster who thinks he is still a chick, and last night Henny Penny even let him sleep in the nest with her and the chicks!chickens henny penny.jpg



 

My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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post #8277 of 17869
4/12/12 at 5:08am
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Okay, thanks I'll run a bowl of water out there.

 

*ETA* I had to move mama to a different nesting box that was bigger, on a good note I'm glad I  double checked the box, I found the missing chick, turns out it's the chick that is "paralyzed" on one side. Mama has been extra protective of this chick. It was in the nesting box the whole time, it was also warm so I know she's been keeping it under her. 

 

 



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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #8278 of 17869
4/12/12 at 5:10am

love it  love.gif
 

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chickens.jpgJust thought I would put in a picture of my Buff and her Australorp chicks (and 1 bantam) that are now 5 weeks. She is the best mother hen ever!!! Never pecks at me, very calm and friendly. She let me give her the day-old chicks in the middle of the day and the bantam a week later. I got a young rooster who thinks he is still a chick, and last night Henny Penny even let him sleep in the nest with her and the chicks!chickens henny penny.jpg



 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #8279 of 17869
4/12/12 at 5:11am
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Got 8 silkie eggs today - stuck 'em under my broody silkie, I can't wait for them to hatch!



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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #8280 of 17869
4/12/12 at 8:00am

  "mama" and her daughter out doing their thing 1st thing this morning. 

 

      I still don't know where in the shed daughters nest is, just  that it is where she goes. They are amazing hiders!

 

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    I'm always shocked how people take something typed on a forum so personally :) If I say it here I have done it. No Bull poop from me. I'm not arguing, I'm stating what I see in MY flock of 10 years.I'm NOT P.C. If that offends please just block me :)

 

http://www.facebook.com/LifeWithChickens  

 

https://www.facebook.com/StonykillFarms     

 

 

 

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    I'm always shocked how people take something typed on a forum so personally :) If I say it here I have done it. No Bull poop from me. I'm not arguing, I'm stating what I see in MY flock of 10 years.I'm NOT P.C. If that offends please just block me :)

 

http://www.facebook.com/LifeWithChickens  

 

https://www.facebook.com/StonykillFarms     

 

 

 

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