The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[mrsamplias]

This is the best photo that I have of one of Peter Ovalle's Black Copper Marans.

 

[jockeyeba]

Sorry for the but couldn't resist....

 

[Melabella]

Good Night all,
Have to go and get some rest for what I am sure will be a huge
pain in the neck day tomorrow.
Prayers to everyone who is in the line of this darn storm,
Not looking forward to chickens inside,
horses too,
and blizzard winds all day.

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[delisha]

Congrats on all the new additions!!! You have eggs from everyone!

 

[Elliemae 77]

5 pips.....no unzips yet.....4 orps and 1 mutt

 

[jockeyeba]

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Good Night all,​

Have to go and get some rest for what I am sure will be a huge​

pain in the neck day tomorrow. Prayers to everyone who is in the line of this darn storm,​

Not looking forward to chickens inside,​

horses too,​

and blizzard winds all day.​

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Hope & pray your weather won't be too bad

 

[Mumsy]

LOL - mine drives a harder bargain than yours.

HAH! Yours and mine both!

 

[countrygirl74]

HAH! Yours and mine both!

Same here - but it works!

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Broody Silkie is still broody. I didn't see her eat or drink today - - for those with broody experience, should I worry? I'm guessing "no" but I don't want to make any mistakes. Chickens make better chickens than people, right? But I tell you - if I don't see signs that she ate by late tomorrow... I'm going to get really worried!

Mine broody gets off the nest, poops, eats and drinks in less than 2 minutes. As long as you are seeing fresh broody poops, I would not worry too much. But some do force their girls to get off the nest to eat and drink. I leave mine alone, otherwise Pig Pen is chasing them around trying to mate with them, the horn dog.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Quote:I want the Genesis 1588. Found one with free shipping. Might wait a week to order.

Please - share where you found w/free ship.