Should I buy eggs or wait it out?

[annagarret]

hi, thanks for asking they are laying pretty good considering how cold it's been.

 

[cheeka]

 

[chickenlindz]

The girls came out today finally!! They really don't like the snow. Just in time cause we're getting more snow/rain tonight (I feel like a broken record).

Contacted my coop builder as I have 20 chickens and only a 15 chicken coop (and this doesn't include the 3 blue something or others I ordered for april). I told my hubby I wanted to build a hoop coop but he doesn't want our yard looking like a hodgepodge... So I said fine and emailed the guy that made my coop! Lollol! It'll be smaller but look similar so it should match nicely!!!!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

The girls came out today finally!! They really don't like the snow. Just in time cause we're getting more snow/rain tonight (I feel like a broken record).

Contacted my coop builder as I have 20 chickens and only a 15 chicken coop (and this doesn't include the 3 blue something or others I ordered for april). I told my hubby I wanted to build a hoop coop but he doesn't want our yard looking like a hodgepodge... So I said fine and emailed the guy that made my coop! Lollol! It'll be smaller but look similar so it should match nicely!!!!

You should have him build as big as possible. Because you will get more chickens. We all do.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Yes ma'am. My 4-H people just left so I will attempt to download pics. Hubby is off looking for chanetrelles (mushrooms) since we finally got that rain, so may have to wait for him to get back if the computer gremlins sabotage my efforts.

 

[chickenlindz]

You should have him build as big as possible.  Because you will get more chickens.  We all do.

I know!!! And I have 6 acres to fill. The unfortunate thing is I have a hubby who is a planner... Who doesn't like to deviate from said plan! I exasperate him on a daily basis!!! Hahahahaha!!!I'm counting it pure joy that I'm getting another coop! So I'll keep it the size he wants and then work towards a third!!!!!!!!

 

[okallthis4eggs]

Quote: Post a picture of the mushrooms if you can. Wondering if they are the same as we hunt here?

 

[okallthis4eggs]

DOZEN

DOZEN.....Today For The First Time Ever.......We Give Our PIE Generous Dad.........His FIRST..........DOZEN EGG DAY

 

[Scrambles55]

TWO eggs 2day!!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Sorry for the delay. Windows 8 is so stooopid.

(Or maybe it's just me.

) So, with lots of help from hubs, here are my new incubators bantam Cochins.

This one is mostly light blue with a bit of red on her head and some red lacing on her chest. Very sweet. Jump on your hand to be held.



This silvery one is prettier than the picture shows. Very sweet also. Loves being pet. Look at that face!



This is the blue's fluffy patootie.

The third girl is a little older. Red with blue in the tail. Very pretty, but not so nice to the others.

She pecked their combs on the ride home, won't let them eat or drink without challenge, chases and intimidates. She would not let the little girls roost either. I had to help them after dark. She is only 2 weeks older. I have already spoken to the breeder about possibly returning her.



Things seemed a little calmer in the morning. They got to eat some lovely grass and enjoy the sun.



Not as much pecking from the red one while outside. She is obviously dominant, but I don't like the mean streak. She is also very unhappy, constantly walking the fence line, looking for a way out. She was jumping up and hitting the top of the cage too. It's like she really wants to go home. I can just see the headlines: Desperate Chicken Walks 80 Miles to Return to Beloved Home.



Later in the day, hubs caught the red one pulling feathers out of the other 2 and separated them. The decision has been made. The red one will be returned and possibly exchanged for another younger one. There were actually 2 others that I was interested in, sooooo maybe a little chicken math will come into play.

I don't think the red one is so much mean as unhappy and is taking it out on the others. I kind of feel sorry for her. She is very sweet when you hold her. The breeder and I thought maybe she was low in the pecking order in her coop (housed with about 20 Cochins, including roosters) and so does not know how to handle her new found position of power. I think we will all be happier if she goes back home. Grumpy chickens are a bummer. Next weekend I will have to show you the new girl(s?).

Overall I am super happy with the other two and actually excited at the prospect of getting more.