California - Northern

[Volcanic Egger]

Moving is so depressing! We are moving to Mountain Ranch, CA about 12 miles from San Andreas. I want to comment in the Northern California section if I can. I may be considered Central CA. I dont know if its important or not.

I'm sure all are welcome. Mountain Ranch? We almost bought up there a couple years ago. We are in Volcano and setting up a new coop and run. Just wanted to say HI.

 

[ronott1]

I'm sure all are welcome. Mountain Ranch? We almost bought up there a couple years ago. We are in Volcano and setting up a new coop and run. Just wanted to say HI.

It is great to hear from you!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Couldn't quite shake it and hello... Were expecting. That's why I'm a few thousand post behind! When I went to my midwife thinking I was 10 weeks... Nope over 14, now were at 17 weeks. Time flies !

Hope everyone is well this winter,
Flowers.

Wow, congrats!

Quote: Well, at least you can have chickens, that's the important part.

 

[PetRock]

Thank you very much!

This time when I hatch them, I need to make sure I keep all of the pullets.

I have 7 pullets but 2 or 3 of them are smaller than the others so won't be breeding them. I hope to get more cockerels from the next hatch. I really did not get a choice for the roo since I only hatched 2 and the 1 has the brassy hackle feathers. I need to get some new pics of them so I can show you. Maybe later this afternoon...

 

[chrissyr]

Ok so broody mama with chicks that are 4 weeks old. I found 2 eggs from her this morning. She's still clucking to them showing them food. Doesn't drive them away. I swear when she was with her flock this morning she fought MORE hens that came by her. Is this close to the end since she's laying now. I have her and her babies seperate most the time, so that at encourage her to keep mothering. I wish I had a Very protective breed that mothered 6-8 weeks

 

[Nikon]

He could come with some breese pullets <<

Also, in case anyone is curious, NEVER EVER EVER get ice cream and based on oatmeal instead of dairy.

DEEEEguisting!

Oh, you're just awful! Tempting too!

Then I would have two Breese to add to my six hens and THREE roosters! I'm set on putting Brawny in his place and not shoving his big butt in the freezer.

 

[chiqita]

Ok so broody mama with chicks that are 4 weeks old. I found 2 eggs from her this morning. She's still clucking to them showing them food. Doesn't drive them away. I swear when she was with her flock this morning she fought MORE hens that came by her. Is this close to the end since she's laying now. I have her and her babies seperate most the time, so that at encourage her to keep mothering. I wish I had a Very protective breed that mothered 6-8 weeks

As long as they can sleep under or with her your fine. It's not over till the fat lady chases the chicks away!

 

[chrissyr]

As long as they can sleep under or with her your fine. It's not over till the fat lady chases the chicks away!

Thanks chiqita! I just desperately want her to be an "old reliable" at this job 4 weeks is too early for me

 

[chiqita]

Or you could have the ultimate chicken! Broody and laying eggs!

 

[Chickengirl1304]

A few pics of my Isabels, Barnevelders, and Jubilees. They looked like they wanted to come out. Everyone else was having treats.