Wanted to drop in to share a few pics. Below are some of DD's chicks.
May turned out to be another hard month. (April Mom died unexpectedly from a cold or flu) Since then, my sis was put on O2, Dad's cold/ respiratory issues haven't resolved, my sis in law has severe bronchitis, & my bro will be declaring bankruptcy. At our house, DH had hernia surgery. He's recovering slowly, so I've been busy trying to keep the house & kids going. Meanwhile my own blood work has been abnormal for more than 10 months. My doc is sending me to a hematologist/ oncologist. Of course with all these sick people (& my kids who bring all kinds of germs home), it's still possible that my body is literally always fighting off infections. If anyone has had such an appointment - & a good outcome - please PM me with your story.
The chickens give me that bit of support. I enjoy the peeping in the house & the calls the hens make as soon as they spot me coming. DD still talks to the chicks & makes them follow her around the house.
7 week old chicks; eggs from Chickcrazed & Kittydoc
Some 1-2 wk old mixes (The incubator was empty, & some eggs accidentally found their way into it.)
Here's the challenge. Boy or girl??
Dad = Lav English Orp Mom = Easter Egger with pea comb & puffy cheeks
8 weeks
Because of the wide comb, I thought boy. Now the comb looks pale for an 8 wk old. It also looks kind of dainty. Especially when it's next to my 7wk old orp cockerel! (below) Should I stick with my orig male prediction?
May turned out to be another hard month. (April Mom died unexpectedly from a cold or flu) Since then, my sis was put on O2, Dad's cold/ respiratory issues haven't resolved, my sis in law has severe bronchitis, & my bro will be declaring bankruptcy. At our house, DH had hernia surgery. He's recovering slowly, so I've been busy trying to keep the house & kids going. Meanwhile my own blood work has been abnormal for more than 10 months. My doc is sending me to a hematologist/ oncologist. Of course with all these sick people (& my kids who bring all kinds of germs home), it's still possible that my body is literally always fighting off infections. If anyone has had such an appointment - & a good outcome - please PM me with your story.
The chickens give me that bit of support. I enjoy the peeping in the house & the calls the hens make as soon as they spot me coming. DD still talks to the chicks & makes them follow her around the house.
7 week old chicks; eggs from Chickcrazed & Kittydoc
Some 1-2 wk old mixes (The incubator was empty, & some eggs accidentally found their way into it.)
Here's the challenge. Boy or girl??
Dad = Lav English Orp Mom = Easter Egger with pea comb & puffy cheeks
8 weeks
Because of the wide comb, I thought boy. Now the comb looks pale for an 8 wk old. It also looks kind of dainty. Especially when it's next to my 7wk old orp cockerel! (below) Should I stick with my orig male prediction?
