Got a call from the Post Office at 9 something this morning. They said they had my chickens. So, I went to the PO expecting 10 chicks and two turkey critters. Entered the PO and as soon as I walked in, heard peeps. Lots of loud peeps. PO lady said these must be yours (small post office). She smiled, and pointed to the "Males added for warmth" message. I opened the package. My 10 bird total was now 18 birds
Anyway, I ordered from Natures Hatchery and with the exception of having extra birds, am very pleased. All chicks are healthy and HUGE, finding the water right away and very active. My poor cat, who usually finds birds of that size a perfect mid-morning snack, was actually scared of the birds, probably from the racket they were making
. Oh, and the reason that I do not like the extra birds is that I now have no excuse not to invite my chickens to a BBQ, which means I will need to.......you get the idea
I just can't wait for my wife to come home and hear the birds - she already hates the idea (and possibly me). She was sort of, kind of, maybe, possibly, thinking about getting used to the 5 or so bird idea I had, but now 18! I was planning on giving some of the birds to someone to make it 5 or so birds, but the males are not marked, so I cant give any away because with my luck, I will wind up with all males and no eggs.
So thanks, Natures Hatchery, for the healthy bird critters, and the many future BBQ's. And, though I was skeptical when Natures Hatchery said I would have the birds the next day, they were here the next day, something of a miracle in Juneau. Usually next day air is next week air.
Pictures will be coming soon.
Oh - original order: 3 Buff Oprintons, 3 Black Giants, 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes, and 2 Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys
Anyway, I ordered from Natures Hatchery and with the exception of having extra birds, am very pleased. All chicks are healthy and HUGE, finding the water right away and very active. My poor cat, who usually finds birds of that size a perfect mid-morning snack, was actually scared of the birds, probably from the racket they were making
I just can't wait for my wife to come home and hear the birds - she already hates the idea (and possibly me). She was sort of, kind of, maybe, possibly, thinking about getting used to the 5 or so bird idea I had, but now 18! I was planning on giving some of the birds to someone to make it 5 or so birds, but the males are not marked, so I cant give any away because with my luck, I will wind up with all males and no eggs.
So thanks, Natures Hatchery, for the healthy bird critters, and the many future BBQ's. And, though I was skeptical when Natures Hatchery said I would have the birds the next day, they were here the next day, something of a miracle in Juneau. Usually next day air is next week air.
Pictures will be coming soon.
Oh - original order: 3 Buff Oprintons, 3 Black Giants, 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes, and 2 Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys
