Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[satay]

A pics of some 3 week olds.

 

[satay]

I have two completely different breeds here, two have yellow legs, and two have white legs. I would say that the two with yellow legs are welsumers, but I'm wondering if the two with white legs (bottom photo) are looking more like marans. What do you think Satay? The one on the right of the bottom photo has feathers on her legs as well.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/678996/4-week-old-welsummer-pullet-or-roo/10 You can see how they look more welsummer in this thread. I would still be going with welly x marans at this stage. They are lovely though and I can't wait to see pics of how they grow out. I hope I'm wrong but the bottom two that are looking more like marans look like roos.. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that I am wrong.

 

[satay]

Welding up the frame for the extensions. It will have a mesh roof now and I have collected old shade cloth from junkyards to use too. And a hole has been dug for a duck pond which will drain into the dedicated poultry forage garden. The outside of the fence will have a wire skirt weighed down with old tyres. I will plant herbs in these tyres.

The 40+ year old coop will be receiving a revamp too...old mesh will be clipped and retied, proper roosts, nesting boxes, and dropping boards installed, sand floors.
I might look at using some old plaster board for wall panels on the back and sides and sit the whole thing up on bricks. In summer, most of the sides are open, and in winter I tie tarps over the sides to provide shelter. We have some old coolroom panels that I am going to sit up on the roof to provide (mostly summer) insulation.

Lots and lots of innovation, DIY, and recycled materials. We are very, very short of funds so are mostly relying on materials we can salvage from the old farmhouses and scrap yards.

I also got my hives yesterday. I have some assembly to do on a couple, but I am now hunting for swarms in the area. So exciting! The bee field day near Bendigo yesterday was well worth the trip!

Sounds like you are ready to go with your new coop and bees. It's going to be great to see you progress pics. Recycled materials are all I use for any of my houses and pens. Little money goes along way this way if you are handy.

 

[appps]

I think sams were ok in the packing department. That was my Belgians maybe you were thinking of. I candled the other day and only 3 out of 12 look ok. I will candle again in a few days.

I hope you have a few more when you do!

 

[satay]

I hope you have a few more when you do!

Thanks. I candled again today day 13 and threw 4 definate clears. 2 are looking dodgy as they are very porous. Hopefully a few will make it out ok and maybe I'll finally get a millie girl.

 

[satay]

Marans have white feet so they may have more marans in them than the ones above.

My 5 week old fws.
I agree your top ones so far seem to be showing a lot of welsummer.

Some about 8 week old fw's.

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[Meeka3]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/678996/4-week-old-welsummer-pullet-or-roo/10
You can see how they look more welsummer in this thread.
I would still be going with welly x marans at this stage. They are lovely though and I can't wait to see pics of how they grow out.
I hope I'm wrong but the bottom two that are looking more like marans look like roos.. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that I am wrong.

So far only one has a big pink comb, I'm keeping everything crossed as well, I sit in their little pen each day and examine their combs in case one grows while I'm watching it. The one I know is a boy is also the bravest, he was the first one to eat from my hand, while the the others are still very nervous, although I'm slowly gaining their confidence. I'll keep you informed and send you pictures as they grow, thanks for all that info, the picture of the welsummers were identical to two of mine.

 

[RodneyRooster]

Cool!, have to say I don't envy you all your upcoming brooder cleaning though lol

Haha i know but at least being outside its much easier and less smelly!

Well done on your candeling. Sounds like all is going well

Thanks! Yep im getting pretty excited! Less than a week til expected hatch day for 16 of them! :-D

Grats Apps. Glad you had some hatch ! I had 2/12 polish hatch on 8/10. One has no toe nail on each of its middle toe !

Awww cute

I have two completely different breeds here, two have yellow legs, and two have white legs. I would say that the two with yellow legs are welsumers, but I'm wondering if the two with white legs (bottom photo) are looking more like marans. What do you think Satay? The one on the right of the bottom photo has feathers on her legs as well.

Awww the 2nd picture is just absolutely adorable! I love them!

Welding up the frame for the extensions. It will have a mesh roof now and I have collected old shade cloth from junkyards to use too. And a hole has been dug for a duck pond which will drain into the dedicated poultry forage garden. The outside of the fence will have a wire skirt weighed down with old tyres. I will plant herbs in these tyres. The 40+ year old coop will be receiving a revamp too...old mesh will be clipped and retied, proper roosts, nesting boxes, and dropping boards installed, sand floors. I might look at using some old plaster board for wall panels on the back and sides and sit the whole thing up on bricks. In summer, most of the sides are open, and in winter I tie tarps over the sides to provide shelter. We have some old coolroom panels that I am going to sit up on the roof to provide (mostly summer) insulation. Lots and lots of innovation, DIY, and recycled materials. We are very, very short of funds so are mostly relying on materials we can salvage from the old farmhouses and scrap yards. I also got my hives yesterday. I have some assembly to do on a couple, but I am now hunting for swarms in the area. So exciting! The bee field day near Bendigo yesterday was well worth the trip!

Sounds great! Lots of woek and lots of fun! With or without having much cash I prefer doing diy out of stuff lying around anyway goodluck! Feel free to send some natural honey our way! ;-)

A pics of some 3 week olds.

Adorable!! Yep 5 weeks and chuck them outside so long as the weather isnt super harsh! Good thing is with numerous chooks at once if its cold theyll huddle up and keep each other warm Lots of gorgeous pics folks, cant wait to take some cute little chick pics myself!

 

[locknest4]

A pics of some 3 week olds.

Very cute!

 

[locknest4]

Welding up the frame for the extensions. It will have a mesh roof now and I have collected old shade cloth from junkyards to use too. And a hole has been dug for a duck pond which will drain into the dedicated poultry forage garden. The outside of the fence will have a wire skirt weighed down with old tyres. I will plant herbs in these tyres.

The 40+ year old coop will be receiving a revamp too...old mesh will be clipped and retied, proper roosts, nesting boxes, and dropping boards installed, sand floors.
I might look at using some old plaster board for wall panels on the back and sides and sit the whole thing up on bricks. In summer, most of the sides are open, and in winter I tie tarps over the sides to provide shelter. We have some old coolroom panels that I am going to sit up on the roof to provide (mostly summer) insulation.

Lots and lots of innovation, DIY, and recycled materials. We are very, very short of funds so are mostly relying on materials we can salvage from the old farmhouses and scrap yards.

I also got my hives yesterday. I have some assembly to do on a couple, but I am now hunting for swarms in the area. So exciting! The bee field day near Bendigo yesterday was well worth the trip!

Hope your can find some swarms!
We had what looked like a swarm in our house wall last week but luckily it went away the next day. Now is definitely the time for bee swarms. My parents kept some hives when I was young and we enjoyed the honey and honey comb.