- May 17, 2014
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We started with 6 two-day-old chicks a year ago, and thought they may not all make it, as warned by others. But all of our chicks grew up tall and grew up right! We built a backyard coop and run, and let them out to forage nearly every day. We love them! I was told raising chickens was an addictive hobby. I didn't get it at first, as I walked out of the hatchery with my little peeping box.
A friend of a friend gave us two chicks who's original batch didn't fare well in the care of a teenager. We took in the 2 four-week-old orphans and wanted more! Now, I have 8 more chicks on order.That will bring us to 16. I'm collecting, I know this. I want to try out all the breads. I like them for their looks, their personalities and their laying abilities. I love giving eggs to friends and family, people at the gym and post office. People love fresh eggs! I haven't eaten a egg since I was a toddler, but my family loves to eat them.
We have a Rhode Island Red, New Hampshire Red, Plymouth Rock, Golden Laced Wyandotte, Delaware, Blue Copper Maranas, Partridge Rock and a White Leghorn. The leghorn was one of the orphans, and I give her special attention and handling to try to keep her from getting too skittish. I would have never chosen a leghorn but I'm glad to have her.
We have a Golden Buff, Easter Egger, Buff Orpington, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Welsummer, Black Australop, Speckled Sussex and a Columbian Wyandotte on order. In an effort to try and not combine another crew together again, what breed do I have to try out? I'd like to get them in the next 4 weeks to blend them with my new babies. Any suggestions?
A friend of a friend gave us two chicks who's original batch didn't fare well in the care of a teenager. We took in the 2 four-week-old orphans and wanted more! Now, I have 8 more chicks on order.That will bring us to 16. I'm collecting, I know this. I want to try out all the breads. I like them for their looks, their personalities and their laying abilities. I love giving eggs to friends and family, people at the gym and post office. People love fresh eggs! I haven't eaten a egg since I was a toddler, but my family loves to eat them.
We have a Rhode Island Red, New Hampshire Red, Plymouth Rock, Golden Laced Wyandotte, Delaware, Blue Copper Maranas, Partridge Rock and a White Leghorn. The leghorn was one of the orphans, and I give her special attention and handling to try to keep her from getting too skittish. I would have never chosen a leghorn but I'm glad to have her.
We have a Golden Buff, Easter Egger, Buff Orpington, Silver Laced Wyandotte, Welsummer, Black Australop, Speckled Sussex and a Columbian Wyandotte on order. In an effort to try and not combine another crew together again, what breed do I have to try out? I'd like to get them in the next 4 weeks to blend them with my new babies. Any suggestions?