Hhmmm, it looked pinkish in the nest but when you were holding it it looked more of a light cream color with a pink hue maybe.. I have one just like that from Goosie my SS.. I would not say that is brown though.. these are my thoughts... I’m no expert but thank you for asking
I couldn't even start to identify all the breeds but they are a lovely looking bunch.
When did you teach them to read by the way. Love the feed sign.
... thanks! They are pretty AND smart 
I'm trying to balance chicken keeping in this environment (foxes, pet dogs off the leash, hawks, hot hot hot summers) with all the work-related travel that seems to be increasingly required.
Hehehe you were kind of already on the list
Thank you
Oh, I'm glad she's ok!Hattie Seems Fine
She had her normal high voice this morning when I checked on them.
It is 40°F (4.4°C) with a wind chill of 31°F (0°C) due to 30 mph (48 kph) winds. Along with this we are having snow squalls that are creating white out conditions. Therefore, the flock is mostly in their coop. Which makes me very happy I built it so large.
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They are oh so pretty
That's a big project. If you are away is there someone who will feed and water your flock?I'm trying to balance chicken keeping in this environment (foxes, pet dogs off the leash, hawks, hot hot hot summers) with all the work-related travel that seems to be increasingly required.
Details ahead! If I'm away for a month, the hens will need lots of space in a safe run. If there's going to be lots of space, it might as well be divided up into rooms for weeds to grow and for slowly integrating new pullets. Cool breezes, deep shade, dust holes (a dirt floor) and misting for summer. I need a few seats, a cup holder or coffee table of some kind, easy cleaning (not getting any younger) and easy pick ups off the roost at night, so a raised roosting box is called for. We don't get much rain here, so a rain water tank is mandatory. I'd like enough eggs for myself and to give away, so that means two pullets every two years with the old biddies living on til they're ready to shuffle off. So that's a flock of 9-12 hens - lots of feed and water dispensers so no one misses out. A dutch door to the run for tossing treats in without releasing the hens, while being able to open it fully when it's time for the chooks to rummage in the garden. In an earlier post I mentioned the roof and the paved perimeter to prevent predation. There are other details too, but I won't go on about it.
The first hurdle is council approval. The structure will be much more than the "no approval required" threshold of 5m2, so approval is essential. That means drawings, which is not something I'm good at
I think I'll just invite everyone who posts in our threadsYes, I’d follow it.
Hey girl friend!!i couldnt do the 700+ messages i was behind
sure am glad to be back though!
