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[StelleKitten]

I heard one of my baby roosters crow for the first time today!
Not whimpy baby crow. I am talking a healthy know what I'm doing crow! I got so excited!!

Disclaimer: First time chicken owner so I get to be a little goofy

Yay! I am waiting to hear our rooster named Booster crow. He just started trying to keep his girls flocked. I can't wait. I love their first little crows, they are adorable.

I took the babies outside for some exercise in the beautiful weather we had today. My two hens made the funniest looks and noises. Like "Where the heck did they come from". They showed some interest in the chicks for about 5 minutes and then went on about their free ranging. They did seem to show the chicks how to scratch.

So cute! I love cream legabars but they are are out my budget for right now.


Did you hear about the order for arrow getting moved back to june? I am going to get the easter eggers WAY late. Yikes! Still hunting for about 6 of the cuties.

 

[carikermoon]

Yay! I am waiting to hear our rooster named Booster crow. He just started trying to keep his girls flocked. I can't wait. I love their first little crows, they are adorable.
So cute! I love cream legabars but they are are out my budget for right now.


Did you hear about the order for arrow getting moved back to june? I am going to get the easter eggers WAY late. Yikes! Still hunting for about 6 of the cuties.

If you're coming into Fort Worth for therapy, you might check out Russell Feed & Supply. That's where I got three of my easter eggers this year.

However, the good thing about getting chicks late in the year is that they start laying in winter when no one else is and usually don't break for the cold like the older pullets.

 

[wday]

leghorns look tiny compared to my brahmas and orpingtons.my newest editions roosting high in the pines

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

leghorns look tiny compared to my brahmas and orpingtons.my newest editions roosting high in the pines

Looks like they need a good wing clipping to keep them out of the trees.

 

[wday]

Looks like they need a good wing clipping to keep them out of the trees.

can't decide if I like the fact that they can roost high yet or not keeps away from wild dogs and bigger roosters in the yard

 

[hensfortherapy]

I know I have read about this topic before. Are pine shavings okay for the brooder? Seems like there was a debate over pine or cedar. I should never have given my chicken books away. If I would have known I was going to loose my memory, I would have kept them. Or if I knew I was going to be brooding chicks.

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

can't decide if I like the fact that they can roost high yet or not keeps away from wild dogs and bigger roosters in the yard

It won't do much for hawks, or owls and it must be a chore to get them out of the trees and back into the coop.

 

[wday]

It won't do much for hawks, or owls and it must be a chore to get them out of the trees and back into the coop.

yea I went ahead and tarped it off so I can control in and out time

 

[kenmlang]

I know I have read about this topic before. Are pine shavings okay for the brooder? Seems like there was a debate over pine or cedar. I should never have given my chicken books away. If I would have known I was going to loose my memory, I would have kept them. Or if I knew I was going to be brooding chicks.

I have read that pine shavings are fine for the brooder. Cedar shavings have such a strong odor, it may not be good for respiratory health. I do know that cedar ashes are not good for dust baths. during the burning process, a chemical reaction happens that makes it toxic to chickens. Probably more than you wanted to know, but hopefully helpful.

 

[hensfortherapy]

I have read that pine shavings are fine for the brooder. Cedar shavings have such a strong odor, it may not be good for respiratory health. I do know that cedar ashes are not good for dust baths. during the burning process, a chemical reaction happens that makes it toxic to chickens. Probably more than you wanted to know, but hopefully helpful.

Thanks for the information. That is what I thought, but I was just not certain.