So how is everyone's Biele kids doing?
My six are 15 months old now and overall I'd say they are average heritage size. Of the four hens, three are pretty mellow, and one is more space sensitive. She doesn't like anyone, even the other chickens, in her space.
The two boys are very quiet and...
I'm sorry about how many didn't make it. :hugs
Hopefully your chicks will stay strong and grow well, and before you know it your place with be crawling with Bieles.
Gorgeous birds!
There are some fall poultry photo contests about to start. Your lovely birds already have beautiful fall colors all on their own! *hint hint*
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Ohmygosh... you and @chickiebaby1 have the complete opposite luck!
I agree, the eggs were very well packed. Please let us know when your girls start to lay. Many of us are now at the stage of longing for their first eggs.:D
Update:
My kids are about 9 weeks old now and MUCH happier since I put them outside. The descriptions of the Bieles in various places aren't kidding when they post that they do not like confinement!
The area they are in is not huge and it took about a week for them to calm down about my...
Um..well...**kicks pebble**..... we are all related anyway. That's good, right??
Welcome boys!! :frow
(pssst...your sisters aren't too smart so perhaps it's a good thing y'all are boys!)
My kids are almost a week old and I've noticed a little less of the odd screaming/peeping thing the last few days. But I've also noticed they are quite skittery. They will moving up to the big brooder later today or tomorrow where I will hopefully be able to interact with them more.
There will...
I'm so glad you finally got your heart chickens. 🥰
Really curious to see how the Omega Hills and Greenfire chicks will grow out because I know I will need some diversity going forward and will need to order chicks or eggs from a different source.
Depending on how things go maybe we all could...
Since a fair number of people are starting Biele chicks this year, or have started in the last few years, this might be a good place to share information, post pics of our babies, growing kids, adult members of our flocks, or generally just brag on our birds! Bieles seem to have some unique...