Arkansas folks speak up.........

[iTyrizzle]

Here are a few of my Girls at 13 weeks #RainbowFlock

 

[lcertuche]

Are these the 'Dixie Rainbow' breed or you referring to your flock as rainbow because it is mixed? I only ask because the 'Dixie Rainbows' are considered meat birds. I am thinking about trying my hand at some meat birds.

 

[iTyrizzle]

Are these the 'Dixie Rainbow' breed or you referring to your flock as rainbow because it is mixed? I only ask because the 'Dixie Rainbows' are considered meat birds. I am thinking about trying my hand at some meat birds.

I was referring to the fact that it's a flock of various breeds, that's all.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Here are a few of my Girls at 13 weeks #RainbowFlock

Pretty. I like a mix too.

 

[Miriahb]

I just had to share this...
My chickens are all free range and my daughter and I were watching one of the new chickens, a young Kraenkoppe, stalk a frog. When she pounced, my daughter burst out: "That's not a chicken, that's a velociraptor!"

Looking at her, yeah, she reminds me of a little savage dinosaur...

 

[Abunari]

Anyone in central Arkansas selling chicks? Looking for Austarlorps or similar. Must but nice gentle breed and hopefully good layers lol.

 

[lcertuche]

Anyone in central Arkansas selling chicks? Looking for Austarlorps or similar. Must but nice gentle breed and hopefully good layers lol.

Check out some Facebook trade and selling sites. I think I saw some on the Scott County buy and sell group. I know someone who sells Light Brahma/Blue Cochin chicks. I got four because I wanted some meaties in my flock. You can also look on Craig's list.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Babies! Babies! I have more babies! Looked in on mama when I opened the coop this morning and saw 3 little fluffy faces. Today is day 21 so I won't bug her too much but I'm anxious to see the final tally. 7 looked promising at last candle.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Argg! Suddenly can't upload pictures from my phone! Took another peek, saw 5 babies this time. All fluffy and curious. Mom is still sitting tight. My not be finished. All my broodies seem to hatch a day or two early. That's good when you are impatient!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I had a hen go broody two days ago so I decided to start collecting eggs for her yesterday. Two other hens immediately went broody so they went in the broody buster. Instead of getting four or five eggs a day so it’s only three days to get her a clutch I’m down to 2 to 3 eggs a day. It might take a week to get a clutch together. Same thing happened last year.

This will be my last hatch this year. I’ll have plenty of chicken to fill the freezer even with a poor hatch.