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We have 3 hatchlings and they all have different personalities. Mr Buster(ette) is very adventuresome and bold. Another is shy and the third in the middle. The trio has been ensconced with their Mama in a chicken tractor. Mom's sunbathing at the moment while the babies roam securely nearby. It's...

I could see the flock on high alert from my kitchen window and went outside to check it out. I heard the peeps from the coop as soon as I opened the door! Such a thrill. We're all aflutter around here, hehe.

Look what I just found!

For Chicken Picken and others who may be interested: http://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/spanish I feel kinda bad that I don't have my birds segregated to keep the breeds pure, but I just don't have the umph to get into the effort required.

Wow, this is a fast moving thread! Chicken Picken, you ask about the breed of the potential chicks. The hen is a Sussex and the roo is a White Faced Black Spanish. Both came from The Garden Home in Arkansas. The hybrid chicks outta be interesting. Both breeds are amazing. Both chickens are...

Can I join? My Sussix is on day 2 of sitting on 6 eggs. The roo is a White Faced Black Spanish. I just counted out 21 days and chicks, if there really are any, are due Jan 2. I have no idea what I'm doing so I'm so happy to find this thread and hope to learn some basics. The hen and eggs are in...

The leaf blower blast to dust a coop is brilliant! Say that three times fast...:D

Sending very best wishes to from Texas. Way back when I was an Onc Nurse. Let me assure you the nurses fight to take care of you every shift change. You're a wonderful lady and I'll be cheering and praying and thinking of and for you.

Fabiolo Almost mature White Faced Black Spanish roo

The Man Upstairs must be pleased! What an amazing photo of nature's glory and man's artistry.

Thanks Mountain Peeps! Slight modifications include more ventilation and a heavier, more substantial poop tray.

Clever!

There's much to like about this set up. The clean sturdy rustic look with modern improvements and technology made this a dream home for the chickens. We're up to 16 chickens and are thinking of building something similar for the birds in a few months. Mind if I borrow a few ideas? I love how...

The parrot perch is brilliant!

Nice!