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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    Cooked up third chicken from first batch. I didn’t realize how much meat they gave us till i had em cooked, plucked and cooled. Enough for two meals. First meal, chicken gnocchi with crock pot broth. And enough broth for chicken noodle soup later this week(with homemade egg noodles and the rest...
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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    Since we lost another hen recently and have 6 3yos we may keep a couple of the eggers, just not sure which ones. Im still hoping the black is a pullet. I'm hoping the one with muffs is a pullet but I'm not certain yet lol The main roo and a few of his girls may be finding new homes since he...
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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    Almost 8 weeks
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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    Colors from.above lol
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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    Just over 5 weeks Looks about 50/50, im okay with that lol
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    Happy holidays to you too!

    Happy holidays to you too!
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    Writing goals

    So hi! Im not caught up yet--now day here at work(public school) so I'm...cough... sitting and (technically editing) however I needed a break. Anywho, I write smut. Yup. Romance with extra spice. WITH plot!!! LOL! 😉 serioulsy, I did a word count of my last novel and it was 29% smut. I count...
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    Writing goals

    No such thing as writing failure unless you have a blank page! Words are hard to get down! 16k is amazing! You've got this! (Back to browsing this thread lol)
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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    Wont hold still lol
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    Egg Candling Day 9 Help!

    Fingers crossed I've never had anything explode. Even under a broody 3x. Incubator 4x. Ive left all duds until lock down
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    Egg Candling Day 9 Help!

    I dont hatch silkie eggs, but to me that yellowish one doesnt looke like it started--- HOWEVER don't toss it yet. I leave mine just in case and generally toss at lockdown. Good luck!!!
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    Chicago rooftop

    Im sure you arent the only person to have a flock on an area like this. so one thing to consider: flying. Them flying and predators. Think catio but for hens. Hardware cloth covered wood frame giant cage. That space of the coop may be okay for them to sleep(provided adequate ventilation) in...
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    Chicago rooftop

    Photos of possible space would be nice to give a visual and help situate placement. Thanks. Good luck
  14. PrettyBirdRocky

    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2025

    Not yet! That was this morning at 7am lol
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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    3ish weeks
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    Ended Official BYC Contest—Post Your Best (Worst) Chicken Molt Pictures - 2025

    Name: Dreamcicle Breed: Easter egger Age: 1.5y (second winter) First pic from last year to give idea, shes generally orangy lol Those two feathers still going strong haha lol Now she really has only 2 tail feathers lol Same girl, Dreamcicle. Glad she's going this before winter really sets in
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    Fall chicks in Montana

    I just mentioned our broody that I watched her during winter broods--i have a thread about her bc she wouldn't break. They won't take older chicks. I only have heat on the littles. The big girls are just in a windblocked run/coop. Good luck
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    Story of our raising and hatching own to process of mixed flock

    Photos from Sat Nov 15. (2ish weeks) Staying warm and growing
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    Fall chicks in Montana

    Day trips outside? They may take quite quick to outside. I don't have anything to add other than the huddle box. We have 2week old chicks outside in side brooder, on heat and windblocked, but been out since day 3, central indiana here. After watching our broody hen do it twice in dec and feb...
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    Fall chicks in Montana

    Huddle box aka wool hen (fleece blanket strips hanging in a cardboard box) Search group for different set ups. I just used a cheapie fleece blanket, cut strips, hung them in a box on side, and babies would cuddle/huddle when needed. Just a suggestion
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