Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[pennyJo1960]

Hey good morning huge downpour when I crawled out of bed.
Waited doing house crap brought dogs in, Mocha was soaked dried him so glad I bought a dog dryer.

 

[The Rinaest Rina]

Hi Washingtonians, I'm a washer coastie too!

 

[Hinotori]

Hi Washingtonians, I'm a washer coastie too!

Welcome!

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi Washingtonians, I'm a washer coastie too!

Welcome! A washer coastie with chickens?

 

[The Rinaest Rina]

Yep
I've got thirteen kids in the brooder and nine eggs in the Bator. The kids are about four weeks old now and just started to grow in their head feathers.
You?

 

[Hinotori]

Both silkie chicks are boys. 4.5 weeks old.

I'll set more eggs after I visit my parents and have a few months to watch them.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hi Washingtonians, I'm a washer coastie too!

Welcome what part of the state are you in ?

 

[ValerieJ]

Yep
I've got thirteen kids in the brooder and nine eggs in the Bator. The kids are about four weeks old now and just started to grow in their head feathers.
You?

Oh gosh...let's see....I have 3 8 year olds, Wordie, Birdie and Gertie. They are Australorps. Then I have 8 more, ages 1 thru 7, all with names, but it's late, so I could tell you another time when I'm feeling sharper. And now I have 3 more chicks, which seem to be pullets, and they are Bossy, Sweet Sue and Mary. Altogether, I have Australorps, Buff Orpingtons (my all time favorite), one Lavender Orpington, and Leghorns (also only 1 now), and some barnyard mixes.

I also have two roosters, Cooper, who is a Black Copper Marans, and Ralphie, who is a Buff Orpington. Cooper lives on his own, at this time, but adjacent to everyone, and with lots of space. Ralphie is the main guy, with siring duties.

We do have a broodie, atm, so we will see how Ralphie is doing. lol

Last year the job was Cooper's, and after 6 broodie sessions, no chicks. I was disappointed to have to buy 3 chicks this year, so I hope Splash, the current broodie, who is a Buff Orpington over Australorp mix, brings us some chicks.

All our chickens are happy and healthy, except for the Leghorn. She is doing okay, but has already lost both siblings at only two years old. I'll never do that breed again. Unfortunately they have bred them to be short lived and very productive, and that is just too sad for me. I just want healthy happy hens, with great roosters who take care of them. They can live here as long as they want, well into retirement. We have plenty of space for them.

Are you sorry you asked?

 

[Smokerbill]

I gave the new week old chicks gravel, dirt and a dandelion plant this morning so they start getting accustomed to the local microorganisms.

 

[The Rinaest Rina]

Northwest. I could get to Canada in the same amount of time as getting to the sea. Where are y'all?