First broody hen! Come celebrate with me!

[Aty439318]

Congratulations! Make sure to take lots of baby pictures

Thanks! For sure Baby pics coming soon! Haha.

 

[Aty439318]

Hello Everyone,

Since we are already talking about her Haha I was doing my night rounds and noticed that her nest box was full of mosquitoes.

Its has been raining a lot here in the Caribbean since we are entering the most active part of hurricane season. (Coming from Massachusetts THIS has me freaking out. Haha.) Anyhow Haha Do you guys have any reccomendations as to how I may be able to deal with that? I’m worried that she might be uncomfortable.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello Everyone,

Since we are already talking about her Haha I was doing my night rounds and noticed that her nest box was full of mosquitoes.

Its has been raining a lot here in the Caribbean since we are entering the most active part of hurricane season. (Coming from Massachusetts THIS has me freaking out. Haha.) Anyhow Haha Do you guys have any reccomendations as to how I may be able to deal with that? I’m worried that she might be uncomfortable.

You might spray some insect repellent around the outside of the nest box. Not on her or in inside the box but around the edges. This should help repel them from bothering her.

 

[Rare]

Thanks! I love that name. Plus, it reminds me of one of my faves dear Betty White.

Since I already named this one, I will name my other hen Betty. (She was also nameless) Haha.

Can we see her too?

 

[Amber Wall]

Hello Everyone!

Its been a while (more than 8 years) since I’ve had chickens and about a month ago I bought for only $15 bucks (basically rescued) three Bantams or how they are called locally “Kikirikis”. The elderly guy who sold them to me said he was moving back to the Mainland and well I quickly noticed he was not taking very good care of them. I’m glad I was able to bring them home! Just couldn’t fathom the idea of leaving them with him. (Not judging though, he seemed like a nice person.)

After a few weeks both of the hens were laying. (In the same nest as expected. Haha) I was a little worried because they were not going broody. However, two days ago I came back from school (Uni) and this beautiful gal was in the nest. Wohoooo! She had 12 eggs under her, so I took six away just in case my other hen decides to go broody as well. I placed two on a different nest for her. I’m so happy and wanted to share with you guys! Can’t wait to see them.

Still don’t have a name for her! Any suggestions?

I congratulate you! She is so cute
I hope to see the babies soon

 

[Aty439318]

Hello Everyone!

I’m on vacation in Spain and my Mom just sent me this pic… I’m so excited! (And a little sad since I’m not there)

Sandy and her babies

P.S. I will be posting pics of Betty (My other hen) as soon as I get home. She went broody as well and is currently sitting on 6 eggs.

 

[Aty439318]

Can we see her too?

Of course! I’m currently on vacation, but will be posting pics soon.

 

[Rare]

Of course! I’m currently on vacation, but will be posting pics soon.

Okay honey

 

[Aty439318]

Okay honey

Hello! I’m back with a few pics of the babies, Sandy, Betty and my dear Rooster Spots.

Unfortunately, from six eggs Betty only hatched two chicks (Still happy though). I’ve been a little worried since I noticed a few bumps on the babies face. Since I live in a tropical climate, mosquitoes are a pain… I dealt with that situation so hopefully it doesn’t turn out to be anything serious. Anyhow, Sandy and Betty have been sharing motherhood and Spots is an amazing father. He even calls the babies to eat and I’ve seen him feeding them little pieces of fruits and crumbles from the feed. So cute!

P.S. Yes, the water feeder is horribly dirty. I promise you all I clean it every day, but somehow they manage to do a mess. Haha. Gotta love them!