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[Hangtown Farms]

nice group of chickens

Got home late last night from Spain! Whew that was a long trip home! Picked up all of our animals and brought them home. Man I missed them all! I think our dogs had forgot about the chickens because when we let the Basques out of their coop today, our big dog was so scared of them and tried to get on our laps! Lol I got my new Basque pullet today from Ron. Nervous about introducing her tonight to my original crew. She's bigger than my other girls! I took some pics of the original group of Basques today.

She doesn't have a name yet:


This our rooster we named Chema (pronounced like gem-ah but with a ch sound instead of the g.) We named him after a Basque restaurant owner we know in Spain!:


This is Blue. I love her feathering. It looks like someone painted them!:


I'm so glad to be home!

 

[lawatt]

hello everyone, just joined this site yesterday & subscribed to this thread this morning -- i live in Sonoma County (Penngrove) & am just getting started with chickens, quite excited!

best,
laura

 

[ronott1]

Welcome Back Megan!

Amy, your chickens look really nice. I hope you have some Pullets from that last batch. If not, hatching may be in your future. Since your spouse travels between Redding and Chico, it would be easy for him to pick up a dozen or so eggs from Debi in Red Bluff or even get some from Paradise. Those Show Girls are outrageous.

It was kind of Hot yesterday so my chickens were panting. Mr Corwin was cooling off by walking around flapping his wings..Silly rooster.

This morning I opened the door and felt a cool breeze so of course the first thing I think to do (after letting the layers out of their coops) is make bread:



This is my basic White Bread Recipe with a cup of Azure Ultra Fine Whole Wheat flour.

It's raising now. More pictures to come....

Ron

 

[ronott1]

hello everyone, just joined this site yesterday & subscribed to this thread this morning -- i live in Sonoma County (Penngrove) & am just getting started with chickens, quite excited!

best,
laura

Laura!

Check back a couple of posts and see the invite to Cheryl's for a get together next weekend. It should be a great time!

It's nice hearing from you,

Ron

 

[Hangtown Farms]

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[sewandgrow]

Welcome Laura,
You will learn so much reading these forum.
Please do come to the Chickenstock if you can. What an opportunity to meet so many so soon.
Karen in Turlock

 

[lawatt]

Laura!

Check back a couple of posts and see the invite to Cheryl's for a get together next weekend. It should be a great time!

It's nice hearing from you,

Ron

is that on sunday the 15th? unfortunately i'm scheduled to be working that day -- perhaps next time!
laura

 

[mendocinosunris]

hello everyone, just joined this site yesterday & subscribed to this thread this morning -- i live in Sonoma County (Penngrove) & am just getting started with chickens, quite excited!

best,
laura

Welcome! Congratulations on your move to chicken insanity. You're in good company.

 

[Meg2000000]

Good morning everyone! I put my new Basque pullet in the coop last night. This morning I heard a few short scuffles. I let them out to forage and the new girl stayed away from my original 3. Now they're back in the coop and she's hiding in the corner. The rooster has pecked at her a few times and she gets really scared and hides behind the box. I have extra waterer and feeders for her. Do you think it's ok to come and check on her every 30 minutes from now on? Or should I just separate them and try again later today?

Here's a picture. That's my new pullet laying in the left corner by the box:

 

[Meg2000000]

hello everyone, just joined this site yesterday & subscribed to this thread this morning -- i live in Sonoma County (Penngrove) & am just getting started with chickens, quite excited!

best,
laura

Welcome Laura! I'm in the East Bay an just started with chickens too. This thread is amazing and I hope you enjoy it and participate!