Cloudy Days in the Coop - My Adventures with Chickens.

[Starburst]

Awww....poor little guy Salamander. Chickens are vicious! These things happen.

Oooh, I love frost! We had a bit this morning too. Got up to 53 today, I think this week will be in the 50s for highs.

Hope you and your flock had a fabulous day today!

Yes, you’re right. Though I do feel awfully bad.

Frost is so beautiful! I’m hoping to get a heavier frost soon. Sounds like it became a little warmer for you!

My chickens had a pretty good day - it was beautiful out, but that hawk was back - so they made do with some bugs from my mealworm farm and some dandelions and such. They still complained, though.

 

[TwoCrows]

Yes, you’re right. Though I do feel awfully bad.

Frost is so beautiful! I’m hoping to get a heavier frost soon. Sounds like it became a little warmer for you!

My chickens had a pretty good day - it was beautiful out, but that hawk was back - so they made do with some bugs from my mealworm farm and some dandelions and such. They still complained, though.

I feel bad for things too, you and I are a couple of softies.

I love how frost sparkles and glitters. The air is so crispy, I just love it!

Oh no, the hawk was back?! Sounds like they got extra pampering from you though, better safe than sorry!

 

[PioneerChicks]

I did enter one picture earlier of baby Mochi, the picture that is usually my profile picture. (Just not right now. ). I didn't get around to entering any others, but thank you very much!

Reading that really touched my heart! I highly encourage you take some pictures - it’s extremely fun to do, and, as I always say when I look at a blurry picture I took - ”No matter what, it’s always a work of art!”

I love that saying! I might tape that to the camera...

Yes, you’re right. Though I do feel awfully bad.

Frost is so beautiful! I’m hoping to get a heavier frost soon. Sounds like it became a little warmer for you!

My chickens had a pretty good day - it was beautiful out, but that hawk was back - so they made do with some bugs from my mealworm farm and some dandelions and such. They still complained, though.

You have a mealworm farm? I am considering starting one. What do you think of it?

 

[PioneerChicks]

I’m hoping to get a heavier frost soon.

How about you take my frost? Then we'll both be happy!

 

[Starburst]

You have a mealworm farm? I am considering starting one. What do you think of it?

I find keeping mealworms to be very easy. I put them in a plastic box with the top open (Though you can cover it with wire), added a layer of grains (Anything from wheat bran to cornmeal ), and put some veggies on top for their water, replacing the food and veggies when they were eaten. Then, when I want to give my chickens a treat, I grab some worms from the box and give it to them. The mealworms eventually turn into beetles, but my chickens like those, too. A mealworm and beetle fest! Anyway, keeping mealworms is easy and fun, especially when you watch your chickens diving after the bugs you raised yourself. So, yes, I think that starting one is a great idea!

 

[PioneerChicks]

I find keeping mealworms to be very easy. I put them in a plastic box with the top open (Though you can cover it with wire), added a layer of grains (Anything from wheat bran to cornmeal ), and put some veggies on top for their water, replacing the food and veggies when they were eaten. Then, when I want to give my chickens a treat, I grab some worms from the box and give it to them. The mealworms eventually turn into beetles, but my chickens like those, too. A mealworm and beetle fest! Anyway, keeping mealworms is easy and fun, especially when you watch your chickens diving after the bugs you raised yourself. So, yes, I think that starting one is a great idea!

ETA: How is the flock today?

 

[Starburst]

ETA: How is the flock today?

My flock is doing great! Today, it’s been heavy rain, so they have all gathered under the coop. It’s a beautiful day, nonetheless, with all the pretty fall colors! Here are a few pictures from today:

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day!

 

[TwoCrows]

My flock is doing great! Today, it’s been heavy rain, so they have all gathered under the coop. It’s a beautiful day, nonetheless, with all the pretty fall colors! Here are a few pictures from today:
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I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day!

Beautiful photos of nature and flock, love the colors and the birds look so happy and healthy!

 

[Starburst]

Beautiful photos of nature and flock, love the colors and the birds look so happy and healthy!

Thank you, Leyla! Almost all of my chickens have finished their molt, so they’re looking much more happy now.

 

[TwoCrows]

Thank you, Leyla! Almost all of my chickens have finished their molt, so they’re looking much more happy now.

I can tell from here how beautiful they have feathered in, I bet they are glad to be done molting! They will be nice and warm this winter with all those healthy feathers!