I want chicks.
Last month, I arranged to start some for my friends. They will take anything I want to start, whenever I want to start them. I'm thinking Buckeyes and Delawares. And bantams but not at the same time.
Now, I'm trying to talk myself out of swinging by Cackle to pick some up at the storefront. Resistance has been dropping and is really low right now. It would be on the way back from visiting my kids next week and it is getting more and more doable. The two sons that are (kinda, sorta) on the way back won't be available to visit on the way back anyway.
Last year, the whole day spent driving (and stopping, so much stopping) with five day old chicks was something I know I don't want to do again. Much better to do it when they can live off their yolks and aren't jumping out of the box.
Warmer weather would be better, especially using the wool hen brooder. But chicks!
Warmer weather would be better, especially since they will probably move on before being fully feathered out. But chicks!
Did I mention I want chicks?
Last month, I arranged to start some for my friends. They will take anything I want to start, whenever I want to start them. I'm thinking Buckeyes and Delawares. And bantams but not at the same time.
Now, I'm trying to talk myself out of swinging by Cackle to pick some up at the storefront. Resistance has been dropping and is really low right now. It would be on the way back from visiting my kids next week and it is getting more and more doable. The two sons that are (kinda, sorta) on the way back won't be available to visit on the way back anyway.
Last year, the whole day spent driving (and stopping, so much stopping) with five day old chicks was something I know I don't want to do again. Much better to do it when they can live off their yolks and aren't jumping out of the box.
Warmer weather would be better, especially using the wool hen brooder. But chicks!
Warmer weather would be better, especially since they will probably move on before being fully feathered out. But chicks!
Did I mention I want chicks?
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