Just make this chick addiction stop!

[happyhensny]

We have 30+ adults in our coops, 24 eggs in the bator due this weekend and what do I do? Nope, didn't go to the gym. Nope, didn't fold laundry or clean up either.

I ORDERED 15 SPECKLED SUSSEX CHICKS DUE HERE THE END OR MARCH.

Just saw them and they're so pretty, couldn't afford the BCM's and these seem to lay more anyway. It's an addiction I tell ya!

 

[Scoop]

Hope you don't rub off on me!

Do you have coops ready for them all?

 

[happyhensny]

Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you see it, we have room, plenty and lots of extra lumber laying around. Lovin those chickies!

 

[boxermom]

I hear ya. Fortunately, DH made a statement (in front of witnesses) that if all goes well and he doesn't have to do chores or hear complaining about doing chores and everyone is well taken care of, he "will build whatever I want, for whatever I want." Just waiting for the snow to melt so he can get started.

Nursery/infirmary is the first thing.

 

[catdaddy66]

I have 5 speckled Sussex and probably will get a lot more...They are the best looking birds IMHO! And I think they are known for a very sweet disposition.

Well behaved, good lookin' and great layers

 

[countrylife]

You and me both. I think I need some serious help for this chicken addiction. I have 114 chicken eggs and 4 turkeys in 3 incubators w/ 3 different hatch dates..........

and still looking at egg auctions

 

[write2caroline]

Okay there is a 12 step program for this.....
Ah I cannot remember any of the steps
I am an enabler......
I too am an addict chicken keeper
I too ordered chicks from mpc
black copper marens roo
Black copper marens pullet
Silver Cuckoo marens pullet
Partridge cochin pullet because I like her feathers - is that sick or what Just for the feathers why it matters I know not nor do I know anything about this breed
Black frizzle bantam cochin - I had one chick but it didn't make it so I had to have another
And this is the part that proves I am an addict - I cannot remember the last chick or what it is even

Not to mention I have 5 bantams in my daughters tub waiting on a coop that isn't even started and they are nearly 8 weeks old now.

I am out of control - someone .... is there a cure for this addiction. I am loving the chickens!

Caroline

 

[possumqueen]

"Just make this chick addiction stop!" she cries.

To which I can only reply, "You have certainly come to the wrong place, sweetie."

 

[happyhensny]

Just told the kids about the order - "Shhh... don't tell Daddy. It isn't really a SECRET just a little surprise"

He never goes out there, therefore has no idea what we've got.

"Hun, those are the ones we hatched. Don't you remember?"

 

[Shelly_WNC]

Oh my godness that is funny - "shh don't tell daddy" LOL

Wow how do you keep up with them?

I am soo anxious about getting my 'first' chickens, I have decided which breed to get yet but the Sussex sound great.