Oh that it's horrible to have lost them all! I am sorry to hear that. I think every
one it's right about the heat. My little lost ones had all of their fluff and were a decent size. My guess is it happened the night before. Lets hope this weather is better for our next shipments.
I called MPC yesterday. They were so understanding and wonderful! They send my 3 replacements when those breeds are available. My two other girls are doing well.
Hooray, my chicks arrived this morning! But, there is bad news, too - three of my five babies were dead. I am so sad for those little babies, but the peep peep peeping of the other two are making me smile.
MPC doesn't open until 10 am, but I will be calling them as soon as they open. They...
I would love to compare notes sometime. I am trying to decide if I am going to build a run or let them free range. Just not sure. I have some worry about the dog next door, but I think they would be happy if they could free range.
I am getting 3 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Barred Plymouth Rock, and 1 White Plymouth Rock. I cannot wait! Has anyone else been this impatient?
I still have a week, and I set up the brooder today. lol
Hi everyone, I'm Kim. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my chicks, that should ship July 9! I my brooder is ready and my coop was built last weekend. I can't wait to dig in and talk with everyone and learn a lot!
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(1) Are you new to chickens...
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I'm Kim. I have been wanting dreaming of adding chickens to our family of animals for about four years. My family and I bought a home with an acre of land, and chickens were my first thought. I spent a lot of time on my grandparents farm as a child, and the 'chicken yard' was one of my...