First Time Chick Parents, Spring 2016

[chickchick56]

It says I have an ovation from you but I don't see it. .plus not really sure what an ovation is and how it differs from a reply

 

[canehdianchick]

It says I have an ovation from you but I don't see it. .plus not really sure what an ovation is and how it differs from a reply

It's just the little thumbs up on the thread Similar to a "like" on facebook I believe.

 

[MommaShades13]

We are now getting about3 eggs a day from our flock and this past Saturday my kids and I walked to the co-op to clean it and at the perfect time we got to watch one of the girls lay an egg. Its important for my kids (my two youngest 5and 7) to know where the eggs come from and why we have to take such good care of our flock like we do.

 

[canehdianchick]

We are now getting about3 eggs a day from our flock and this past Saturday my kids and I walked to the co-op to clean it and at the perfect time we got to watch one of the girls lay an egg. Its important for my kids (my two youngest 5and 7) to know where the eggs come from and why we have to take such good care of our flock like we do.

I love this!!!! Treat those who serve you well Happy eggs taste better anyways

 

[Jess72180]

Our First Lady has begun to lay!! She has given us three eggs over six days. We are so excited but can't wait until she produces more and for the other 11 ladies to join in the fun.

 

[jen34chickies]

How old are they?

 

[hamlette2002]

Our First Lady has begun to lay!! She has given us three eggs over six days. We are so excited but can't wait until she produces more and for the other 11 ladies to join in the fun.

Beautiful chicken and eggs! I love the color! I wonder if that's what mine will look like - two of my girls are barred rocks

 

[Jess72180]

How old are they?

My girls are 22 weeks old today!

 

[Jensownzoo]

What's left of my second batch of chicks this year (hatched late Feb/early March) are starting to lay. Got one brown egg and one blue egg, so at least one of the layers is an EE. They didn't give me any warning (squatting, practice nests, etc.) so nesting boxes were set up tonight for their future use.

Also, mama Mimi led her charges out to forage for the first time today. She didn't like being in the dog kennel and reclaimed her nesting box as soon as the door was opened, calling the chicks to follow. So, took a chance that she could protect them against the rest of the flock and let her do her thing. So far so good. Saw her chase off one who got to close while they were out and about, so not worried.

 

[canehdianchick]

In the last couple days one of my Columbian Rock pullets hs really gotten a bright red comb... Then when I had them out in the garden with me she started settling in to making a nest under the fava beans---- my first egg may be soon!!!