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GGCM - The EDD (estimated date of delivery) is 4/9/12 however if my record is one that remains the same...I'll venture to say that it will be closer to 4/19 - at least that's how DD was!! Hmm...I kind of like your idea. I could whip up a cake during my "nesting" phase, freeze it and then thaw it and frost it when the winner is announced!! Then again...I do already suffer from that terrible pregnancy amnesia problem!!
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I like the chicken swap for a cake idea even better!! I'd definitely make a cake if I got another chicken!!
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Maybe I will just have to play around with it and bring a cake to the Smithfield show for all of our BYC'ers!! That sounds do-able, right??
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Kept the flock locked up yesterday and guess what?? We picked up 6 eggs yesterday!! I bet they will be happy to be out and about but their punishment is in effect until lunchtime (to give them plenty of time to lay...just in case). I am amazed at how few bugs are around already, and they've only been out for a week....WHY didn't I think of this sooner?? I really DO LOVE them following me around the whole yard. It's so cute. They are even extra gentle around DD who just squeals (no joke) in delight whenever they get close enough for her to stick her arm out and ALMOST touch them. They are obviously TOO SMART to get close enough to be touched (even my be) but still.
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I did find them foraging in our "neighbors" woods (it the gulf between us) and when I called to them...they ALL came running, so I gave them a treat and then they stayed pretty close by. Have I mentioned that I LOVE my chickens and that I NEED more??
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Off to the airport later on today to drop off the SIL, so have a great day everyone!!

Pst....HI BHEP!! I tried to stay away, but I've been up since 2 am (stinking baby is going to be a night owl). So...sorry I beat you on!! I'll go make some hot chocolate and pretend I wasn't here!!
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So, are you gonna need homes for all these new baby silkies??
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Welcome Yankeedoodle!
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WRW - that is a great repurposing idea!! I may steal that! Well, at least the idea anyway.

Oh yes, these babies will surely need homes!
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Going to set 7 eggs tonight and see if any are vital (if DH doesn't mind tending to the bator while I'm at Crossroads?? )
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On another note I have 12 beautiful babies this morning!
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Two beautiful blue bantam orps and 10 gold cuckoo & wheaten marans. I am surprised that this time I have LOTS of brown ones, only three or four cuckoo. They are HUGE huge babies probably going to eat me out of house and home.
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Ruthann I was on earlier, but wanted to let you have your spot back
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It's not the same. Sooooo I should bring you a hen or 2 when I come visit ?
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I think I could scrounge up something.
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So I am going to say... Baby NH will be born on April 1st and be a girl.
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Was busy yesterday building a breeder coop. I just need some roosts and it's done. I will move my Dark Brahma into it. Then I will start the next, I am not sure if I will put my OEs or BLRW in it. No-one will be happy with me....they are used to free ranging. I think I will still let them out until I am sure they are laying. Then they will have to alternate days.
 
Here's a couple of pictures of the new chicks on the block.
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There are only 19 here, other 2 still in bator as they were late bloomers, all are marans but the two blue bantam orps
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This one already have gold expressing in the head and by the size of the white spot I say cockerel (but going to be gorgeous gold cuckoo)
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My two week olds in the other brooder, mille bantam orps, buff bantam orp, sl cochin & 1 serama
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HT..here is that wheaten Marans hen from my cuckoo hatch. I assume yours will look like this too
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nature is so interesting. Even using the chicken calculator, I can get 3 different colors then it says I should get.
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ETA: I think someone needs a nap.... I forgot to add the pic.
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