My new chicks and new property thread!

[TeaChick]

I read it somewhere and it seems to ring true. My hens with longer backs lay more often and when you compare the short backed english orpingtons to the American birds with longer top lines it tends to be true. I also take into consideration the better laying breeds and they all tend to be longer bodied... it is just my theory but seems to improve my breeding programs when I stick to it so I believe it's true!

That makes sense.

 

[OnlyOrps]

we have moved onto our new property! It's been a dream come true.
The dogs are enjoying their free rein of our 4 Acre yard.

 

[TeaChick]

Yay! Happy yard running and freedom!!! =)

 

[alldembirds]

lol we have 15 acres and when we visit the land our dogs dont dare walk farther than we can see them, I wish they would run off and leave me alone for more than 5 minutes

 

[OnlyOrps]

lol we have 15 acres and when we visit the land our dogs dont dare walk farther than we can see them, I wish they would run off and leave me alone for more than 5 minutes 

Yeah that is a pic of them running to us lol they can't stand to be too far from us hut they sure love running with the four wheeler!

 

[OnlyOrps]

some updated chick pics. They are growing! This is my favorite, I believe she is a pullet:

A cockrel I'm considering keeping, I like his full chest and gentle demeanor. I would like to see a longer extention of his comb.

This pretty girl already likes to play house, making nests and pretending to lay eggs. I think she will either be a great layer or be very broody when she grows up lol here she is playing house with Jack Sparrow, formerly 'the pirate chick' our other keeper cockrel.

Another promising pullet, I think she will be called Ruby. She's a sweet and quiet girl and the name just fits.

 

[TeaChick]

Beautiful! Thanks for the update; some ppl don't do updates very often at all (don't tell Tea Chick I was talking about her behind her back).

What's the white one in the background?

 

[OnlyOrps]

Beautiful!  Thanks for the update; some ppl don't do updates very often at all (don't tell Tea Chick I was talking about her behind her back).

What's the white one in the background?

The white ones are mottled also. They might darken up a little. I will wait until they molt and cull accordingly. I might keep the white hens for table layers but the two white boys will be supper lol

 

[OnlyOrps]

The Guardian pup is really bonding with her birdies!

 

[ronott1]

The Guardian pup is really bonding with her birdies!

That is a great pup!