The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[Leahs Mom]

is that food in the bed?

Yes...only because I put it there for the photo. Mom called baby out and helped her break up pieces to eat.

Del...do you think I'm crazy to try to add chicks? I hear a lot of people are successful putting them under at night but I also hear others are not so lucky. I thought if all goes well I'd place them at night then get up early to observe how things are going. If not well I would remove them all and just brood them away from mom....

But...I don't want her to reject the current baby.... what a dilemma....I think baby would be better w/hatch mates.... am I wrong?

 

[delisha]

Quote: That baby will be fine alone with mom..
if it was incubated I would definately get a chick or two with out reservation.It is ruff growing up alone. Getting a chick now you risk the mom rejecting anything you place under her. I would stick a few eggs under her if you make this decision to get chicks. Than transfer live ones at night.

 

[kian]

I love this thread! Mumsy, I really enjoyed your photos, and Leah's Mom, the momma and baby are
so cute!

The SOP info is so good! I can barely keep up with this thread, but I am learning so much.

I had to rehome my two Cuckoo Marans cockerals today and the gentleman who took them told my husband that he wasn't expecting them to be so big and healthy looking. I was real proud to hear that and I directly attribute it to the knowledge I've received on this thread in particular. Thank you all so much.


Psst! Leah's Mom! I'm the Mom of a Leah too!

 

[delisha]

I love this thread! Mumsy, I really enjoyed your photos, and Leah's Mom, the momma and baby are
so cute!

The SOP info is so good! I can barely keep up with this thread, but I am learning so much.

I had to rehome my two Cuckoo Marans cockerals today and the gentleman who took them told my husband that he wasn't expecting them to be so big and healthy looking. I was real proud to hear that and I directly attribute it to the knowledge I've received on this thread in particular. Thank you all so much.


Psst! Leah's Mom! I'm the Mom of a Leah too!

Nice to hear from you!

 

[littlecritters]

Quote: Aww...Thank you delisha. Truly.

I've been playing around and put together some more images of disqualifying conformation.










Even if a person doesn't show their poultry, these deformities are genetic and are undesirable in breeding a healthy dual purpose flock. I can put up more if it's desired. edited to add: No copyright infringement is intended. These images are for educational purposes only.

Excellent diagrams! Thanks for sharing them.

 

[aoxa]

can my chicken live in my house?
can I feed my chicken corn or dog food?
Is my chicken a rooster?
Is my chicken a vegan?
When will my chicken lay an egg?
Do I have to wash my eggs?
Will I get salmonella?
Why does my dog eat chicken poop?
Will he get worms?
How often should I worm my chickens?
My hen has stopped laying eggs for 6 months, how can I get her to start laying again.

Great ones!

Though not sure the answer to that one.

Yes...only because I put it there for the photo. Mom called baby out and helped her break up pieces to eat.

Del...do you think I'm crazy to try to add chicks? I hear a lot of people are successful putting them under at night but I also hear others are not so lucky. I thought if all goes well I'd place them at night then get up early to observe how things are going. If not well I would remove them all and just brood them away from mom....

But...I don't want her to reject the current baby.... what a dilemma....I think baby would be better w/hatch mates.... am I wrong?

I don't think you're crazy. I have added chicks every single time without issue. The baby will be fine alone though. At least until she weans it.. then that one baby will be lonely.

 

[Melabella]

That baby will be fine alone with mom..
if it was incubated I would definately get a chick or two with out reservation.It is ruff growing up alone. Getting a chick now you risk the mom rejecting anything you place under her. I would stick a few eggs under her if you make this decision to get chicks. Than transfer live ones at night.

See, another reason I am so grateful that I can learn from people who have the knowledge. I would have never thought of that, and it makes a world of sense!


Took me only 2 cups of coffee to catch up on the 72 pages I missed while driving my DS back to University.

Happy New Year's Eve everyone!

 

[aoxa]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/g/a/6336055/processing-extra-roosters-graphic/

If you guys want to see my processing pictures of this weekend. Here they are Don't want to post them all here, as they are graphic.

 

[Melabella]

Melabella Is proud to announce
The arrival of the very
First egg from her flock
From her RIR girl named
Rose​

Mother and egg are doing well

Proud papa Duke is clueless​

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[aoxa]

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Mother and egg are doing well

Proud papa Duke is clueless​

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Congrats!!