Look what we got in the mail today

[Kudzu]

The girls have arived, our first stab at chickens, this is going to be fun.

 

[schellie69]

Nice looking birds.

 

[GiddyMoon]

They are very sweet

 

[Lesa]

I was expecting tiny chicks! You surprised me. You'll have eggs in no time! Enjoy!

 

[obaan1]

I expected to see day olds, also. You've got big girls!! Good job.

 

[sadies chicks]

Mine are almost that big! Can't wait!

Wishing you tons of fun with your girls!

 

[Titania]

oh, my! They are big & beautiful! So sweet! I was expecting tiny little chicks too. Are they red sex-links? They look beautiful in your yard! You look ready for them.

 

[Kudzu]

Yep, Red Star pullets, bought from Murry McMurry (sp). We are ready for them, will have to do a little work before winter time, but they have a large dry predator proof pen for now.

 

[Kudzu]

My dog and I went out this morning to check on the girls, everyone looked as if they survived their first night just fine. While watching and talking to them I noticed one that was puffed out and looked a tad bit uncomfortable. Then, ploop, she laid an egg, our first egg, I have declared this day a holiday.

I told the others to get busy we would not tolerate any slackers.

 

[trilyn]

That's hysterical! Congrats on the first egg....red stars are awesome layers-you will not be disappointed!