Falling Down Heights, my daily life

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are turning. So many plans, lol!

 

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Okay, finally took some pics of the OEGB chicks, and also checked their hatch date. Born on Dec 14-15, so just under 4 weeks old.

The verdict is... disappointing. Three cockerels, two pullets. The two Splash are male, as well as on of the Lemon Blue. So one Lemon Blue and one Black Gold are female.

First, the boys:

This is the Lemon Blue. Comb large and reddening up. Yellow coming in strong. Gentle and easy to handle.

First Splash 'sport', I suspected he was a he when I saw the scabs on his comb. Also a gentle personality.

I suspect this is the culprit that gave the other Splash the scabs! very feisty, he's got attitude. And VERY precocious! I'm now wondering if HE is the one I hear tentatively crowing in the morning!

 

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And now, the girls:

This is the Gold Black. Barely a hint of comb, and she has finer features than the boys. Gentle but a bit fearful. (I don't handle them.)

And the Lemon Blue. Again, hardly a hint of comb, and the finer look to her. VERY skittish. Looks like she'll have nice lacing though.

I had hoped that the Gold Black would be male, but of course my luck didn't pan out. It will be interesting to see how the Splash turn out!

And as is the norm for me, more males than females. The only exception so far were the Red Pyle (which are not laying) where I got five females and one male, but that may have been the luck of the draw when I bought them as chicks.

 

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DEFINITELY NOT the Splash cockerel who's crowing. I was up at the ungodly hour of 5 am this morning, after a horrible sleep(less) night, and was able to tell that it was for sure coming from outside. So, it has to be the older OEGB hen... WEIRD!

 

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Snowed overnight. Not too much, and it was nice and light, but I still had to shovel out the pens.

Took my first fall of the year. Tripped on a board. Fell flat forward. My ego was hurt more than my body, plus I was now covered in snow. Hand is a bit sore but that seems to be mostly it.

Next week is going to be average to above average so far as the cold goes, and let me tell you, I think we are all going to appreciate that!

Now, I need a nap!

 

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Okay, might have hurt myself a bit more than I thought with that fall. Pulled something in my back. Stiff and sore.

Of course, it's snowing again and I had to to clear out pens. Took more pain and inflammation meds now that I'm back inside. But I still need to do the driveway.

Again, thankfully it's light snow. Going to wait until it's done (couple of hours) then finish the shovelling.

Still quite mild out at least. Birds are appreciating that, if not the snow. Took my time clearing their runs out, and they let their displeasure be known!

 

[Gill-b]

Oh Chris, I really feel for you. I am sending you lots of positive healing thoughts.

 

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Who wants chicken pics??!

 

[TwoCrows]

Who wants chicken pics??!

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I am so sorry you are hurting, please take care of your dear self!

Gorgeous birds!!!

 

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Took the chicks off heat now that they're mostly feathered. I'm also watching their feed more since when I cleaned the brooder (aka my bathtub) there was more food than bedding!!! Well, they can fully empty their bowl AND the dropped and scattered food now.

I'm so mean.