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I didn't think about freezing them. My flock is having a great time eating them, though.

Baby Seramas Baby Spitzhaubens

Here, we got 13 out of 14. (one died while hatching) I gave 2 eggs to the school (at day 18) The teacher was hatching her own chicken eggs but had fertility issues. It was looking like a lonely only situation. Since my hatch was due just 24 hours before hers, I offered her 2 turkeys and 2...

@Molpet Congrats! 🎉 You’re a grandma!

I'm pretty sure I got it from a neighbor's curb, but it's not that expensive. It doesn't have a door- Just an accordion fold panels. I use clips, zip ties, or even string to hold the opposite ends together. I normally grab something to put on top to use as a temp day-time chick tractor. I like...

Is it Wendy the Welsummer? I'd be willing to take her.

Wow. That was a while ago.

I made directions somewhere on BYC - but of course don't know the link. Here's the directions for an orp collar. Cut and melt ends of 1.5" wide ribbon to stop fraying Adhere the soft part of 3/4" velcro to ribbon. The velcro should be a little longer (maybe 1" for large roo) You'll need to...

My crow collars are simply a decent self adhesive Velcro and wide ribbon for comfort. I’ll find one and take some pics. They worked on my Orpingtons. Breeds that don’t crow as often. Wouldn’t work on my seramas (They are too tiny) or @homeschoolin momma ‘s Spitzhaubens ( too vocal) The most...

@BReeder! :lau So after all this time, A’hole (your least favorite) still remains and even feeds you. Aren’t you glad your wife didn’t let you process her? So what do your kids call her? I can just imagine the reaction of the preschool teacher when the chicken stories come out. :eek: Ours is...

My frizzles who are constantly underfoot and begging for attention.

and just because they're cute, here are some chick pics

Here's my brooder set up inside the coop. It's the standard "look but don't peck approach." I have the fence in place to corral the chicks as well as protect. Because there's a broody hen, the division will only be a few days. If I don't have a volunteer mama, I use a similar plan but with a...

Well now that you have your feet wet..... turkey eggs just went into incubator today. Always willing enable and share! If you want to add any orps, orp x cinnamon queen, spitzhaubens, or useless seramas let me know. My hen is caring for a good sized brood. BTW- I think we may have just...

My 80s hair band hatched yesterday ! The Spitzhauben eggs came from @homeschoolin momma

We have left for weekends with neighbors to check in. Auto feeders and waterers with weekend capacity. Secure coop & run. (no free range when we're away) Do you have a neighborhood kid who likes chicks? Once they're laying, it's really easy to find someone to swing by daily. Literally, just...

Funny. I was also picking dandelions on Sunday. I was plucking the bright yellow tops and feeding them to the hens. I don't like dandelions, but some of my girls do. LOL My magnolia is in full bloom, so it looks like spring. My hyacinths popped out, so it smells like spring. My backyard is...

Happy Easter! 🐣

With my Easter hatch coming soon, I've been hoping for a broody. A very unlikely candidate started hanging out in the nest box for a few days and is now grumbling at me. It's my golden Spitzhauben, Sprinkles. They are a very unlikely broody breed - unless they live at @homeschoolin momma...

Probably not, but I haven't eaten it yet. She has always had longer shaped eggs that have grown larger over the years. The shell is still good quality when compared to some of my 5-8 yr old hens. This hen had earned Best in Show for her eggs 4 different years. However, these past few years...