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[WhyDoILikeChickens]

Anyone with license expiring has extension.
Warning though the DMV is even worse than it was. 3 hours for DL renewal.

 

[Molpet]

Anyone with license expiring has extension.
Warning though the DMV is even worse than it was. 3 hours for DL renewal.
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Bet that is a fun 3 hrs
My truck needs a emissions test. Expired June 30, the website says wait until September to get it tested... hope it passes

 

[SnootyHen]

After all my coop drama, the ladies are finally outside!!! They've been out a little over a week now and seem to be very happy (aside from missing their A/C lifestyle )

Day 1 in the coop. I've added some sand as they kill off the grass but I figured I'd let them destroy it before I cover it all. LOL!

I just added pine shavings to the boxes yesterday. No one is laying yet but I think my Leghorn may be ready soon. Not sure if they need a ramp to get in there or if they will be able to hop up.

My chicken nanny on the job 24/7. She woke me up a few times the first few nights to check on them but we're finally down to only once a night. Newborn moms!!!

They have 3 bars but of course they all pile onto the middle one.

So glad they're finally outside chickens and it's about time I get my ducts cleaned after all the dust!!!! I think I'll paint a little on the inside and maybe something on the boxes but I wanted to get them moved in more than I needed it to be cute.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

After all my coop drama, the ladies are finally outside!!! They've been out a little over a week now and seem to be very happy (aside from missing their A/C lifestyle )

Day 1 in the coop. I've added some sand as they kill off the grass but I figured I'd let them destroy it before I cover it all. LOL!
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I just added pine shavings to the boxes yesterday. No one is laying yet but I think my Leghorn may be ready soon. Not sure if they need a ramp to get in there or if they will be able to hop up.
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My chicken nanny on the job 24/7. She woke me up a few times the first few nights to check on them but we're finally down to only once a night. Newborn moms!!!
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They have 3 bars but of course they all pile onto the middle one.
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So glad they're finally outside chickens and it's about time I get my ducts cleaned after all the dust!!!! I think I'll paint a little on the inside and maybe something on the boxes but I wanted to get them moved in more than I needed it to be cute.

Its beautiful. Glad you finally have a coop.

 

[Justso]

After all my coop drama, the ladies are finally outside!!! They've been out a little over a week now and seem to be very happy (aside from missing their A/C lifestyle )

Day 1 in the coop. I've added some sand as they kill off the grass but I figured I'd let them destroy it before I cover it all. LOL!
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I just added pine shavings to the boxes yesterday. No one is laying yet but I think my Leghorn may be ready soon. Not sure if they need a ramp to get in there or if they will be able to hop up.
View attachment 2229895

My chicken nanny on the job 24/7. She woke me up a few times the first few nights to check on them but we're finally down to only once a night. Newborn moms!!!
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They have 3 bars but of course they all pile onto the middle one.
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So glad they're finally outside chickens and it's about time I get my ducts cleaned after all the dust!!!! I think I'll paint a little on the inside and maybe something on the boxes but I wanted to get them moved in more than I needed it to be cute.

Big congratulations! Very nicely done.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

Woohoo
Won $35 gift card and Meyer hatchery tee shirt.

 

[Faraday40]

Good Morning

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

Is this a symptom of broody? They normally just leave when I show up. If I reach for eggs they usually leave.

 

[Faraday40]

Is this a symptom of broody? They normally just leave when I show up. If I reach for eggs they usually leave.

Sounds broody to me. Hens can also be cranky when laying an egg. If she stays in there 24/7 then she's broody. She'll also flatten out & get louder (sometimes peck-y) once she's fully committed.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

Sounds broody to me. Hens can also be cranky when laying an egg. If she stays in there 24/7 then she's broody. She'll also flatten out & get louder (sometimes peck-y) once she's fully committed.

They should teach the chicks how to read, then she would know better.

Now DW wants to let it hatch ....... I was ready to be done for the year.
She is still in there, even when I tossed treats for them.