Swore I'd never do it, but...

[fishnet1971]

I did the 'play the broody momma' twice now. 12 chix last year and 6 this year. I miss it already...

I too love the sounds of their little peeps, their scratching, etc. leting them out with me in the hallway to run (linoleum cleans up nicely.... ) their first trip outdoors, ohhhh I miss it!!!!!!! getting ready to nuggetize them at 8 weeks... and being so scared their first night out in the 'big girl coop'.....

 

[sjmarshall87]

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Sorry to hear about your loss

I lost my favorite roosters to coyotes about 2 wks back...


BTW their IS a support group for people like us...

its called Backyardchickens.com/forum

 

[gritsar]

I have brooded chicks before, just never in the house.

When DH gets home from work he will find that I have an indoor brooder all set up......














And a kitten that I found on my way home this morning. If DH comes looking for me, please don't tell him that I've moved to Tennessee to stay with CityGirl.

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

YAY! Gritty is coming to play!!! Whoohoo!!!

How long ya staying? Do we need to line Red up to bail us out of jail?

 

[Ridgerunner]

Yeah, I'm having a lot of predator problems lately. And I also think this one is a fox. Those are tough to handle. Those two dogs were pretty easy. Upsetting, but easy.

I really don't think four or even eight is a lot and it is not that darn cold. Maybe upper 40's for a low. You should be able to set up on your porch with a good draft guard and maybe a hover if you really want to. Of course, it takes a will to do it.

Imp, should we get a bidding war started? Maybe match when Red raises for bail to keep them there. I'll start with a half dozen eggs.