Redinator's First Hatch-Along w Bonus Broody: And Everything Thereafter

[redinator]

I don't react too nicely when Soup bites me either! I get it!

I just realized . . . I named Pot and Kettle those names because they were the only two black chicks I had at the time. When you said "Soup" I was like OMG I predicted it. I knew Taz was a nut job from day one.

 

[redinator]

Oh I get it! I was going on and on about my hatching plans to my husband over coffee this morning.

I was showing my son the 2 level brooder and he just rolled his eyes and walked away.

I'm starting to think they (my dad and son) were hoping it was just a phase and I'd get a few chickens for pets and be done with it. My dad says everytime he looks in the yard he swears there's 10 more, lol.

The funny thing is I've sold/rehomed a few in the last couple of weeks.

 

[AnneGirlGG]

I just realized . . . I named Pot and Kettle those names because they were the only two black chicks I had at the time. When you said "Soup" I was like OMG I predicted it. I knew Taz was a nut job from day one.

Yeah Soup has been feisty since the word go!

 

[redinator]

I'm learning a lesson this winter.

No chicks in winter! From now on I'll plan for the last batch of chicks to be at least 4 weeks old by the end of October.

The temps during the day aren't too bad, but overnight it's in the mid 40's with rain in the forecast.

If I had a traditional wood coop that wouldn't be an issue. Since I have open air runs I wouldn't be comfortable putting chicks outside until they're fully feathered at 6 weeks, which just seems unfair to the chicks.