Hello from Providence Too Farm of Mantua, Ohio

[Providence Too]

My husband I visit BYC pages often and over the last 2 springs have added to our wonderful hobby farm with various chicken breeds. We own a hobby farm in Northeast Ohio in a small rural farming community. We have alittle bit of everything here. Llamas, Alpacas, Sheep, Goats, Pigs and keeping everyone in line about 35 chickens. Now we have 21 eggs in a incubator for the very first time and a Hen sitting on 8 eggs in the coop. My little buddies will reach day 21 this Saturday, not sure what to suspect and a bit nervous. Excited to share stories, advise and further educate myself for the betterment of my farm.

Stacie

 

[6littlechickies]

Hello Stacie! We are just down the road, in Newbury Ohio!

you will love everyone here, so helpful and friendly! We are working on our own little farm too. Currently we have several--prob around 50 or so--chickens (both Large sized and bantam), some peafowl, red golden pheasants, a rabbit, 3 dogs, a cat and a potbellied pig! Oh and DH, myself and our three kiddos (7,4 & 2). So, yeah we're not busy AT ALL! LOL

I actually have a dozen eggs in the bator set to hatch this weekend myself but three have decided to pip today (day 19)!

What kind(s) of chicks are you hatching? good luck to you, happy hatching!

JenMarie

 

[b.hromada]

Hi Stacie!

from S. Florida! Its great to have you here with us!

 

[Providence Too]

Thank you everyone!

Looking forward to the exchange. You are right we are very close. We have children as well 14, 11 and 8. And not to forget the 18 year old who attends UCF in Florida. Also owner of 2 potbellies and picking up the other tonight. We have a fanpage at Providence Too Farm on facebook even, such fun this life!!!! My friends from Florida think I have lost my mind. Actually I prefer to think I found it here on the farm.

To be honest not sure what we will end up with. Our Rooster (Standard Leghorn) was quite the busy fellow and loved all the ladies including several types of Brahmas, Cochins, Hamburg, Minorca and Rhode Island Reds. So how this will end up is anyones guess. How can you tell if the pip? Is it obvious through the window of the incubator?



Stacie

 

[6littlechickies]

Stacie
I completely understand! We had a Buckeye roo who loved up on all our ladies last year but we lost him over the fall and have decided to try to get more breed specific now. He was quite aggressive so his days were numbered anyway.

Here are a couple pics of pips, some more easily seen than others but you shouldn't have any trouble seeing from the bator window, as long as the angle is right! LOL, sometimes the little buggers pip at an angle you can't see until the start zipping around.

Once they do pip, they will often rest for a while, sometimes up to 24 hours! then they start zipping (sawing the top off) and pop out. it is all very, VERY exciting!

I'll see if I have any decent pics of zipping. Most probably are with them sitting in egg cartons as I switch between laying them on their side and upright in a carton.

Two potbellies! and a third to come! WOW! I have my hands full with our one. he's still young (only about 7 months) and we just finally found a vet to get him neutered so that has calmed him a LOT. I'm sure he'd love a companion but the kids just adore him so he gets lots of attention. He actially belong to my middle son, who named him Duckie. So, Hi, i'm Jen and I have a pig named Duckie!

ROFL!

 

[Providence Too]

Jen,

I understand about the mean spirited roo! Love the pictures, thank you very much! The first thing we all do is run to the incubator to check through the glass.

Can't wait to share this with my husband.

Potbellies are a hand full at times, we have a very large gal in the barn (Baby Beans) and Flower is 9 months old and Fern who is coming home tonight is 12 weeks old.

I can deliver goats, give shots to pigs and llamas, dodge spit of an alpaca but this whole hatching thing has me seeking so much information!

Stacie

 

[6littlechickies]

Have no fear Stacie, BYC is here!

couldn't resist! seriously though, i'm keeping an eye on this post and can't wait to hear about all your little babies hatching but if you need anything feel free to PM me anytime, i'm practically tethered to my phone which keeps me in constant email contact so I can usually get right back to you.

what kind of goats do you have? I have been trying to convince DH we need a little dwarf (nigerian, I think) one but it's a slow process! I just think they are adorable but it would be more of a pet (milk too maybe?) for me since I'm not a fan of goat meat--although i am in the minority at my house! Been working on hubby for a couple years now and he is not opposed to the idea but just doesn't quite get my desire to own one. Fair enough, but i didn't get his desire to own a potbelly (which really, HE wanted more than anyone) now I just love him to pieces. Duckie pig is my buddy and I am amazed at how well he listens/responds. i knew pigs were smart but wow, he's surprised me with his smarts!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from a fellow Buckeye. So glad you joined. We look forward to you sharing your stories and pics. I think you will like it here.

 

[Providence Too]

Personally I like the Nubians the best and they are excellent milkers Jen. They are also wonderful 4H projects.

All quiet on the incubation front here. So the next few days will be just torture. It is like Christmas. Will keep all posted.

Still trying to get the hang of the sight!

Stacie

 

[ufo_chris]

Hello! Another brand new Buckeye here!
I used to have a Potbelly too,Wilbur! He was the best!
Is your piggy in the house? Mine was ,he was very good,would go outside to do his thing and I had a litterbox in the house too but he's mainly go outside.
I miss having one !
Anyways,nice to meet you.
Chris