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I'm pretty sure my chickens hatched in the short bus!!!

post #1 of 5
1/18/12 at 1:39pm
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Why oh why do half naked, moulting chickens decide to stand in the rain when it's cold outside????? Should I be throwing their silly half naked butts in the coop and blocking the door so they can't commit chicken suicide? I've seen them stand out in the rain, but not when they're half naked and it's 47*F out. 

When I gaze down at a newly hatched baby I find it hard to believe there is not something greater then myself out there making all this happen.
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When I gaze down at a newly hatched baby I find it hard to believe there is not something greater then myself out there making all this happen.
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post #2 of 5
1/18/12 at 4:41pm

 I think ALL chickens have something to do with the short bus.

 Mine have survived it, yours should, too. :)

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post #3 of 5
1/18/12 at 6:54pm

Yeah…mine do it too sometimes. I'll be watching them thinking, you have areas that are coved. Why are you standing in the rain and what is quickly becoming mud? They aren't always the brightest. I let them stand out there. If they're cold enough or wet  enough, they'll go in. Mine do…after they've stood around and gotten soaked. 

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1 Barred Rock, 1 Ameraucana mixed breed, 1 Iowa Blue, 1 Buff Brahma, and 1 Splash Marans. Check out my chicken blog: http://lovinchicknfarmin.blogspot.com/

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post #4 of 5
1/20/12 at 4:38am
Mine do the same thing! And yet, when it's 110 degrees out, they run from a sprinkler like it's Hell's own coming after them lau.gif

== Easy incubator wiring chart: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=65925 Installing a thermostat: http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html
Love those Orps!

I don't care why the chicken crossed the road, as long as mine don't!

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== Easy incubator wiring chart: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=65925 Installing a thermostat: http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html
Love those Orps!

I don't care why the chicken crossed the road, as long as mine don't!

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post #5 of 5
1/20/12 at 9:38am

I like to say that, while chickens aren't too bright, they're very good at being chickens!  I generally let them do what they want, when they want, even if I think they're being silly.

Hi!  I'm Bryan, and Smiles-N-Sunshine is my hobby farm.

 

Smiles-N-Sunshine Farm (Palominas, Arizona):  Black Australorp chickens, Khaki Campbell ducks, New Zealand White rabbits, Midget White turkeys, redworms, and mealworms.
 

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Hi!  I'm Bryan, and Smiles-N-Sunshine is my hobby farm.

 

Smiles-N-Sunshine Farm (Palominas, Arizona):  Black Australorp chickens, Khaki Campbell ducks, New Zealand White rabbits, Midget White turkeys, redworms, and mealworms.
 

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