Recent content by SweetTea

I'm not much for the traditional breakfast during the week, I go for miso soup with white rice and nori sprinkles for breakfast. Or a quick bok choy stir fry. I usually pack it and have it at work b/c I'm early to work. It seems I feel better when I have a light breakfast as opposed to skipping...

I'm new to the chicken thing, but already am so very attached to them. My sincere sympathies for your loss.

Congratulations on your first chicks! I just got my first chicks in June. I'm not sure where I read this advice, it may have been here but I found it to be useful. ...If your chicks are arriving by post, call the post-office to let them know and give them your contact details, even though they...

I ordered from Meyer Hatchery. I was actually trying to find a smaller maybe even heirloom breeder to order from, but none that I contacted would ship to my area or wanted larger orders than I required - five female chicks. I had no problems with Meyer at all. They arrived on time, they were...

Quote: I'll try and get some better pictures of her colouring, it's rather cloudy today so they didn't come off very well. She is very coppery in the head and neck area. The top part of her back is dark brown with blackish flecks and her underside is almost a soft grey. She is really cheeky...

Thank you so much for the information and the lovely welcoming! My hens are going to sing a song? I can't wait! I'm so enjoying these chickens. I've some pictures if anyone wants to aid in the identifying process. They are a mixed assortment of layers (from Meyer Hatchery by the way) and...

I've been lurking about the forum for a while but can't quite figure out answers to my questions. So, I thought I'd just ask. I've 5 hens. They are a "mixed bag" so I'm not positive what breeds they are. They are coming up on 20 weeks of ages. They free-range in the back yard, and have a...

Hiya! I'm new to the chicken raising. I've five free-ranging backyard in the city hens. I've lots to learn! Cheers