Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

[Old Dixie Pines]

Congrats on the grandson. Is he old enough to help collect eggs?

Congrats on the grandson. Is he old enough to help collect eggs?

Thank you, and Yes - they are 4 and 7, and they love our chickens (and their eggs)!

 

[mossyhen]

Well this post came at a great time because I finally FINALLY got my first chicks!

I’ll make a proper post about them soon, but I now am the proud owner of 2 buff Orpingtons and 4 Marans!

 

[janiedoe]

Well this post came at a great time because I finally FINALLY got my first chicks!

I’ll make a proper post about them soon, but I now am the proud owner of 2 buff Orpingtons and 4 Marans!

Congratulations!!!

 

[Kiki]

Hello! Yes, such a busy season!! We're expanding our coop & run, and our garden! Got onion starts in the garden today, woohoo! This is my absolute favorite time of year!

What's are some of the things you grow?

 

[Kiki]

Hello everyone! I currently have no hens. Of the four I originally got, four years ago, one died soon after getting her, one had to be euthanised after egg peritonitis, and on Boxing Day this year I lost one due to a respiratory infection (and a very traumatic visit at the vet, but that’s a whole other story). The last little girl was at a loss that day and I managed to rehome her to a local lass who fortunately made the rehoming process so much easier as she is as daft about animals as I am. I have the coop etc all still in place but am almost frightened to get more as I don’t think my heart could cope with more hurt. I do miss those feather-butts mooching around the garden though.

You should try again.

 

[Kiki]

Good morning from Germany, I hope all is well
It has indeed been a while.
I just hatched 2 bantam Amrocks, four speckled Sussex, three bantam Orpingtons and three bantam Sulmtaler last week.

Warm greetings and a happy weekend!

Welcome back!

 

[Kiki]

We moved house!
Built my girls (now just 4 of them) a smaller run in my much smaller garden. I thought they would not be happy but now the spring has arrived they're laying more than ever so I guess they like the New house as much as we do!

Congrats on the new house!

 

[Kiki]

Our initial flock (2020 - started during COVID) has blossomed. We went from 15 to 6 chickens (after rehoming roos and a couple of unfortunate wildlife encounters).

We started with a Rugged Ranch coop and matching expanded fenced run, but then evolved to allowing the girls to free-range throughout our 1/2 acre suburban property. Our neighbors got a kick out of it, some finding a clutch or two around Easter.

In 2023, for my birthday, my husband officially fenced in a huge portion of our side yard with 8’ tall deer fencing (burying the lower 2’ to prevent predators). We assembled a large American coop from Carolina Coops and then rented a rooster to mate with the ladies…. After incubation and a few visits (donations) to the Reef & Reptile company nearby, and the very fortunate rehoming of three remaining roosters, we have a nice flock of 17 wonderful hens. Moms & daughters. Although the second batch thinks I’m the mom.

Rented a rooster from who?
I've never heard of someone doing this before.

 

[Kiki]

Still have 4 isa browns pumping out 4 eggs per day.

Glad to hear they are still laying well.
How old are they?

 

[Kiki]

Howdy, I’ve been around just reviewing forums. Update: All four chickens that I have been raising have been well. Alberta, my one winged chicken due to a fox attack years back (I think two years ago around Thanksgiving) will be three years old in July and has been one of my best egg layers. Quite the sweetheart that loves to be carried and sleep on laps. My two Easter eggers Marga and Becky have reached 3 years around March 21. Those two are very responsive to routines. Fredita my other hen that was hatched the same time as Alberta but was given to someone to be returned back has been very accepting of her one-winged sister the past two years and will be celebrating her three years with Alberta on July. Apologies, no pics of Marga and Becky at this time.

They look like they are enjoying that raised garden bed.