California - Northern

[Janeothejungle]

More Coop Progress!!! Took way longer than expected to get my "chicken jail" portion secured and the brick floor in, but hey, it's done now. AND I got the rafters cut but not attached (tomorrow).... Goooo Progress!

 

[Nikon]

Ok I'm gonna hang out at church after the service and use their wifi to upload my pics. Lol see what you all have done to me!!!? Bah ha! Now I have to figure out how to narrow em down so I don't bomb you all with like 25-30 pics :s

 

[chickee]

It looks like you got a lot of girls...

That is what my friend told me that raises them. But I just can't believe I could be that lucky!

I will be getting GCM eggs from her in a couple of weeks to add her bloodlines.

 

[chickee]

Oh don't tell me about the Marans!

Those chocolate colored Marans eggs look real pretty mixed with the blue eggs

 

[ronott1]

I went to the Small Animal Exchange in Orangevale today. I took 7 of the Bresse but did not sell any of them. A lot of people were intersted but they did not know what they were. Next time I will have information printed and bring Business cards. Janet suggested that I put an ad on Craigs List letting them know I will be at the exchange and what I will have.

It was a lot of fun! My Middle DD bought a Rabbit:



CapayValleyChick was there and I got to see a Rooster that I hatched last year!

The next Animal Exchange is in May.

 

[chicksnthestiks]

More Coop Progress!!! Took way longer than expected to get my "chicken jail" portion secured and the brick floor in, but hey, it's done now. AND I got the rafters cut but not attached (tomorrow).... Goooo Progress!

Thats looking great! I downloaded the materials list and pictures for my husband and we went and bought wood today. I am going to raise it a little so I don't have to bend as much. Bad back. I like the nesting box you are doing on the side. I think we will add that also. Thanks for posting it.

 

[OR4-hmom]

OK all you enablers out there, I was asked today about white peafowl. Any info would be appreciated, she's willing to hatch eggs. I looked in the BST section here, can't imagine first time owners are going to pay 450 for a pair.

 

[threadgeek]

Our first baby just hatched!!

(I'm really restraining myself from using all caps here, guys. Hope you appreciate that

). There are 10 other pips!! None of the store bought eggs have pipped, I wonder if they'll take longer. I have to admit this whole process has reminded me a little of being pregnant and giving birth, but without the physical discomfort. The two eggs next to the one that hatched are the most active, which makes me wonder if there's a hot spot or something. They have been moved around during their incubation, though, so not sure.



The sweetest chick I have ever seen

I'm feeling a little worried about the one next to it. It has that big piece chipped away and I can see it moving, but it has that off colored spot on the membrane. How normal is that?

Anyway, I'm unspeakably excited and in love. I'm uploading videos to YouTube so I can post them, although the commentary is probably shrill.

Congrats on your hatch and helping out the chickies in need. I agree, it was incredibly stressful but exhilarating at the same time. My store-bought eggs were a day or two behind the other eggs in hatching as well.

I have Two black Penedesencas chicks!

They are very cute too:

One egg may still be doing something so I left them in for another day.

I'm in love!!!

More Coop Progress!!! Took way longer than expected to get my "chicken jail" portion secured and the brick floor in, but hey, it's done now. AND I got the rafters cut but not attached (tomorrow).... Goooo Progress!

Beautiful coop! I love looking at the progress.

 

[Chickengirl1304]

I am thinking I want to add a Wellsummer or a Maran to my flock. Which one is friendlier and more kid friendly in temperament?

I dono about wellies but my Marans I hatched that are 9 weeks old and love to be held and talked to

 

[Miss Molly]

Two of the 120ish chicks that hatched in the last couple of days. I think silver campine chicks are just striking!

I think you are right cuteness!