The Rinaest Rina
Chirping
- Mar 23, 2025
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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?
Not sorry at all, haha! That's sweet; that's what I'd like to do. My dad sees the chicks as livestock, which they are, but... I really love them. They're my baby birbs. I've got Gertrude, Myrtle, Spot, Splash, Chip, Dale, the Scientist, Billie, Princess, Derby, Banty, Blondie and White Lightning.
I suspect Gertrude is actually a Gus, but we shall see.I'll have to sell most of the ones in the incubator because of space and necessity, but I'm definitely keeping one or two. They're probably going to be brown frizzle x black cochin. I'm excited for them big time.
