Our introduction to keeping chickens, the high's, the lows and pics of our journey.

[Bens-Hens]

Thanks team.

All has been well the past few days, a few rubber eggs from our newest layers but that seems to have stopped.

I did happen to see our BV rush into the nearest nest box (which happened to be occupied by a better prepared hen!) and she immediately laid her egg, right on top of the first hens back. It was all over in less than a minute. No egg song, no nest building, no next box shopping, it was like a NASCAR pit stop of egg laying!

The chick is a definite mix, and pretty sure it's a he. No red yet, but a very strong body shape, if it is a pullet it is going to be a very big one!

 

[scottcaddy]

Thanks team.

All has been well the past few days, a few rubber eggs from our newest layers but that seems to have stopped.

I did happen to see our BV rush into the nearest nest box (which happened to be occupied by a better prepared hen!) and she immediately laid her egg, right on top of the first hens back. It was all over in less than a minute. No egg song, no nest building, no next box shopping, it was like a NASCAR pit stop of egg laying!

The chick is a definite mix, and pretty sure it's a he. No red yet, but a very strong body shape, if it is a pullet it is going to be a very big one!

Are you guys allowed to watch NASCAR?
Scott

 

[Bens-Hens]

Hahahaha, yeah. I love a good boxing match (insert Marcus Ambrose)

Although, he is back home now back to our tin top racing. I am sure there will be plenty more pit lane scuffles to follow though.

I got a chick pic today too, will have to post it from my phone.

 

[Bens-Hens]

Starting to show some more red.

 

[joannefiddler]

What huge feet! Perhaps it's just the angle

 

[scottcaddy]

What huge feet! Perhaps it's just the angle

I was thinking the same thing.
Scott

 

[Bens-Hens]

Tiny little wattles coming through already. Pretty confident our luck continues on the roo side!

Things have been pretty quiet here, did a big run clean out the other day, pruned the excess vines back and composted the vine bases.

Turns out Ginger the Cochin was not broody, she just like to spend a long time in the office. On the other hand, Rosie is up to her 3rd day in the nest box, and is showing classic 'fluffed up and weird sound' signs.

Other than that, everyone is going swimmingly.

 

[vehve]

Ben, how about some pictures?

Töyhtis and Virpi are sitting on their eggs still, I think we're about two weeks in. I should probably candle again soon.

 

[scottcaddy]

Ben, how about some pictures?

Töyhtis and Virpi are sitting on their eggs still, I think we're about two weeks in. I should probably candle again soon.

Good luck with your chicks to-be!
Scott

 

[scottcaddy]

Sorry to hear the the craziness has got to OZ. Hope all of you and yours stay safe!
Scott