- Jun 18, 2011
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Well,just about to enter a whole new world on Monday(20th June '11) when we get our incubator and brooder for the very first time raising chicks!!
So excited,and just a tad nervous.
Its only for a month,from Henny Penny Hatching,before they go back to a commercial farm(organic & free range). Initially the HPH program was at my sons preschool,and being a huge animal lover,and a city/suburban 'girl',couldn't get over how CUTE the chicks were,plus the great educational side of it too.
Thought it was only for preschools/schools/nursing homes etc but got in contact..and lucky me..she does home set ups as well!! And with a bargain agreed upon with an extended program over the upcoming July school holidays..only a couple of days until we(me,my husband and 2 kids,girl 8 and son nearly 4)will be the proud parents of 2-3 one day old chicks then 10 hatchlings in the incubator!!!
I have read all the instructions and information galore!!*L* Have just never had anything to do with chickens or raising them from eggs,but seems an 'easy' and rewarding past time.
Even though we all know that they will eventually go back to a farm where they belong,happy in giving them a great start in life and hopefully comfortable around people...i know theres bound to a few tears when the day comes to say goodbye! And thats just from me!*L*
The chicks that they foster out are(or can be):
Australorps(good to know there is an Aussie breed!)
Light Sussex
Brown Leghorn Cockeral
White Leghorn
Black Leghorn
Rhode Island Red
Would love to say Hi to other chicken enthusiasts or anyone with any great hints and tips about anything and everything chicken,raising chicks,about the various breeds etc etc
What they love,hate,are like...im going to be totally new at this,so an open book and clean slate! What 'bad habits' should i avoid? My biggest is that we get them and they all end up dying or get sick! How horrible!!
Cant wait until Monday. Its going to be an amazing experience..plus cant pass up the total cute factor!
I know they are going to need alot of time and attention but maybe on here alot to ask questions!
The bubbas are here!! 3 yellow fluff balls..so cute! Waiting on the other 16 eggs to hatch over the coming week. The 'chicken lady' will come back in a couple of weeks and take some off me and just leave 8-10 chicks. a bit more managable!!
The set up is great and feel like getting to know them little by little. Especially 'Sookie' who im holding now so she will sleep,not disturb the other 2 by her loud cheep cheep beep beeps*L*
Now just names for the other 2...then 16...
We are in baby chook heaven!
e
So excited,and just a tad nervous.
Its only for a month,from Henny Penny Hatching,before they go back to a commercial farm(organic & free range). Initially the HPH program was at my sons preschool,and being a huge animal lover,and a city/suburban 'girl',couldn't get over how CUTE the chicks were,plus the great educational side of it too.
Thought it was only for preschools/schools/nursing homes etc but got in contact..and lucky me..she does home set ups as well!! And with a bargain agreed upon with an extended program over the upcoming July school holidays..only a couple of days until we(me,my husband and 2 kids,girl 8 and son nearly 4)will be the proud parents of 2-3 one day old chicks then 10 hatchlings in the incubator!!!
I have read all the instructions and information galore!!*L* Have just never had anything to do with chickens or raising them from eggs,but seems an 'easy' and rewarding past time.
Even though we all know that they will eventually go back to a farm where they belong,happy in giving them a great start in life and hopefully comfortable around people...i know theres bound to a few tears when the day comes to say goodbye! And thats just from me!*L*
The chicks that they foster out are(or can be):
Australorps(good to know there is an Aussie breed!)
Light Sussex
Brown Leghorn Cockeral
White Leghorn
Black Leghorn
Rhode Island Red
Would love to say Hi to other chicken enthusiasts or anyone with any great hints and tips about anything and everything chicken,raising chicks,about the various breeds etc etc
What they love,hate,are like...im going to be totally new at this,so an open book and clean slate! What 'bad habits' should i avoid? My biggest is that we get them and they all end up dying or get sick! How horrible!!
Cant wait until Monday. Its going to be an amazing experience..plus cant pass up the total cute factor!
I know they are going to need alot of time and attention but maybe on here alot to ask questions!
The bubbas are here!! 3 yellow fluff balls..so cute! Waiting on the other 16 eggs to hatch over the coming week. The 'chicken lady' will come back in a couple of weeks and take some off me and just leave 8-10 chicks. a bit more managable!!
The set up is great and feel like getting to know them little by little. Especially 'Sookie' who im holding now so she will sleep,not disturb the other 2 by her loud cheep cheep beep beeps*L*
Now just names for the other 2...then 16...
We are in baby chook heaven!
e
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But things might change if we end up being 'chicken people'*L* Then if we did the hatching again,might be able to keep a few then
