Clucky's New Flock Adventures

[Lacy Duckwing]

Hi guys!
It's about time to update!

Eclipse, Galaxy, and *maybe* Aurora are all laying eggs! I said maybe about Aurora (Buff Orp) because I haven't gotten one that I know is from her in a while....but she looks like she's laying. Hmm. Anyway, it's great to be getting eggs! And this year's flock lays such pretty colors! I'm excited for my 2 Easter Eggers to start! View attachment 3215725
Funny thing is, the blue and olive eggs are from the same chicken! She (Galaxy) added the wrong amount of bloom I suppose. I guess that’s what you get from new layers! Haha.

I sold 3 of the Buff Orpington chicks so far. Now I have 6 left. If you live in my area and are interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Speaking of the chicks, I finally have a plan for the meat bird! I called a farm that raises the same breed and asked if they would be willing to take him when “it’s time”. Thankfully they were extremely kind and friendly and said yes! Yay! Now I don’t have to worry anymore. And better yet, the farm is literally next door so it’ll be so easy and simple.

And today I put a little tray in for oyster shells! I zip tied it so they don’t tip it over. View attachment 3215742

And last but not least, I just have to brag about breakfast this morning! Nothing can beat fresh eggs from your very own flock!
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And I suppose you guys would like a picture of the flock View attachment 3215750

Wonderful update! Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed reading it! Congrats on the eggs, selling, and meatbird!on Aurora, if she's a Buff Orpington, she won't be laying too soon.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Wonderful update! Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed reading it! Congrats on the eggs, selling, and meatbird!on Aurora, if she's a Buff Orpington, she won't be laying too soon.

Thank you. Ok, but I'm wondering why I got a couple of light eggs in the beginning. And my previous Buff Orps were always the first to lay....

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Thank you. Ok, but I'm wondering why I got a couple of light eggs in the beginning. And my previous Buff Orps were always the first to lay....

My Beth lays dark eggs. Recently, I got a light colored egg from her, and it was obviously from her, because Shiloh lays every day too, and her eggs are obvious. Orpingtons can take 6-8 months before laying. (Hatchery ones like yours might be a bit different...)

 

[cluckmecoop7]

The flock enjoying a peaceful evening in the backyard….

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

The flock enjoying a peaceful evening in the backyard….
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Awww!!!! Your birds look so mature.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Awww!!!! Your birds look so mature.

I just realized there are plenty of fluffy butts in that photo.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I just opened the nesting box to reveal 3 beautiful fresh eggs. Great job, girlies!

@Lacy Duckwing - I’m quite sure Aurora is laying. I’m getting new light tan eggs that have to be from her.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I just opened the nesting box to reveal 3 beautiful fresh eggs. Great job, girlies!
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@Lacy Duckwing - I’m quite sure Aurora is laying. I’m getting new light tan eggs that have to be from her.

Really? Cool! Maybe the Hatchery ones are different. Then again, I currently have at least three pullets who are laying much younger than expected.

 

[cluckmecoop7]