Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[snowflake]

I have Kefir grains if any one is interested, mine are milk grains. did not have to much luck with water grains any how I can mail some to you or bring to CS for those that don't know,Kefir is a probiotic somewhat like yogurt lots if info on line

 

[fuzzybutt love]

((( ))))) so sorry tori.

 

[preciouskitty]

I am absolutely amazed at the difference in letting a broody do this whole baby chick process. Maia hatched the babies on Mother's Day. At 8 days old, they were already being brought outside of coop & when in run, hanging with all the big girls. Guess I'm lucky that Maia is a good mama, & the flock is so accepting!

Pix below; they are 12 days old. They are hanging with everyone else, scratching, eating grass...the one in the bottom pic is the more "adventurous" one...

Today I've noticed they aren't always right at her side...may venture off a few feet or so...this is so cool. Glad I gave her some eggs when she went broody!

 

[uchytil]

I had to unexpectedly put my dog down yesterday. It was easily the hardest, most painful decision I've ever made in my life. I'm so full of grief and guilt right now. Deep down, I know it was the right decision, but it doesnt feel that way right now. I miss him so much. I feel like I betrayed my best friend.

edited to add hes the one on the top in my avatar.

Sorry about that...he was a beautiful boy. I've had to through this more than a few times and it never gets easier. You did not betray him. He will always be in your memories and they will always be good. John

 

[tori8780]

I am absolutely amazed at the difference in letting a broody do this whole baby chick process. Maia hatched the babies on Mother's Day. At 8 days old, they were already being brought outside of coop & when in run, hanging with all the big girls. Guess I'm lucky that Maia is a good mama, & the flock is so accepting!

Pix below; they are 12 days old. They are hanging with everyone else, scratching, eating grass...the one in the bottom pic is the more "adventurous" one...

Today I've noticed they aren't always right at her side...may venture off a few feet or so...this is so cool. Glad I gave her some eggs when she went broody!

Awww, so cute. I havent taken many pictures of ours. They are doing great too. Took a while to figure out the ramp to get outside, but now they are almost always out in the run scratching! Today I noticed for the first time they arent sticking right next to Mama either. One of them was about 8 feet away from her when I went out there this afternoon! Sooo much easier than doing it yourself. I'll never go back! I cant wait to see how many Nugget hatches out! Hers are due to hatch around June 7

 

[Hillbilly Hen]

Near Croton? I am in Grant! Hello neighbor.

I am halfway between Newaygo and White Cloud.

I had to unexpectedly put my dog down yesterday. It was easily the hardest, most painful decision I've ever made in my life. I'm so full of grief and guilt right now. Deep down, I know it was the right decision, but it doesnt feel that way right now. I miss him so much. I feel like I betrayed my best friend.

edited to add hes the one on the top in my avatar.

You did the right thing. It isn't always easy to to the right thing. so sorry for your loss.

@hillbilly hen Came across this today. For You: http://www.motherearthnews.com/home...ety-on-your-rural-property.aspx#axzz32dwhtuog

Thanks for the interesting read.

The only thing I have on that list is my bird feeders and I cannot bring myself to take those down. I enjoy watching them too much. We no longer have the chickens to watch.

 

[PaisyQ]

Is there any chance I can keep 2 roosters with 7 hens? I got an accidental rooster out of the pullet bin, and while I've been mentally preparing myself to send him to freezer camp, he's just such an engaging character, I really want to keep him. I thought to of splitting them into two groups, instead of putting them all in the large coop, but they would still have to free range together. What are the chances that the roosters would get along?

 

[lbrykowski2011]

7 baby ducklings so far. There was 14-16 eggs, so gonna wait another day and see if anymore hatch. It is very nice letting the mama's be mama's. Although she wasn't happy about the pic, but then again, what mom is happy about pics at birthing time.

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

@lbrykowski2011

Yay!!

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

I have Kefir grains if any one is interested, mine are milk grains. did not have to much luck with water grains any how I can mail some to you or bring to CS  for those that don't know,Kefir is a probiotic somewhat like yogurt lots if info on line

And it is so very good for you. I would like some please!