What did you do with your flock today?

[kurby22]

Biscotti is still doing well View attachment 3709512View attachment 3709513I filled the incubator with Hamburg eggs when the dwarf eggs started dying to help the temps stay steady. It probably wasn't necessary but none the less. They started hatching today. They're huge next to Biscotti so he won't get to share a brooder with them, but he's enjoying supervised baby cuddles.View attachment 3709516

sweet little Biscotti

 

[kurby22]

Smoky is doing much better tonight I just love these roosters, I wish everyone could enjoy rooster fluff snuggles!

 

[Smokerbill]

My flock LOVES carrot tops.

As do mine! I even eat them myself sometimes.

 

[ChicksnMore]

Smoky is doing much better tonight I just love these roosters, I wish everyone could enjoy rooster fluff snuggles!

I think Smoky agrees

 

[Shetland lover]

I have on Delaware hen who tries to pull a fast one and perch on top of the 4' wall on the hoop coop knowing I'm going to pick her up and put her on a roost bar inside. I think she just likes the attention like some of the others do. I can finally move feed from the bin in the Delaware coop into there feeders without having 3-4 hens on my shoulders while doing it. My White Giant gang now all seem more content to roost inside with the hens and the one hen that was trying to roost on top of the coop has given up that idea after a few squeegee maneuvers that didn't suit her. Bresse are as crazy as my French grandmother was about being determined to sleep on the top of their coop. I finally got two of them to come to grips with the fact that if they wanted to keep the girls company during the day they would have to sleep with them at night.

Your French grandma slept on top of a chicken coop???

 

[Shetland lover]

Happy Wednesday gang! Great read and catch up.

@ChicksnMore Bravo on the hatch. I feel you are one of the few who can pull this off. I'm looking forward to watching this little ones progress ♡. Bless your little hearts.

Nice rescue @kurby22 . He looks adorable in his flustered cleanliness.

My flock does not like cabbage either. I'm sure they may if it was planted in my garden though. They do eat it cooked and mixed with other stuff, much like carrots. They will eat them cooked too.

I absolutely think auto doors are cool and super happy that they work for so many. No need for me to have one down the mountain but may consider it for up Koke'e.

Mine won't eat carrots either, raw or cooked!

 

[Shetland lover]

Been a very busy few days.
Where to start.... my wounded girls are good and recoverying, though Eva's comb has turned blue a few times Being she is 6yo I'm thinking it may be her heart. We shall see.
Brought the mountain flock down and had to make the re intro work. I am minus my roo coop so things got a little tricky especially around bed time. Spider hopped the garden fence and he and Beetle had a go. No blood or even bruising as Beetle relinquished quickly after the challenge and flock reintro happened shortly after with a few hen squabbles. View attachment 3709110View attachment 3709111It was certainly the Evelyn Wood speed version of integration .
Now that flocks have reintegrated- Spider proudly hanging near the nest boxes and making all flock decisions, Beetle cleverly watching the freerangers. The girls look pretty happy and yesterday I collected 9 eggs. Also, feed bill is cut in half ♡
I soaked all waterers and then feeders in bleach water for days and then scrubbed the red Koke'e dirt off of them. Next is coop and run maintenance. After the holidays... got some buttoning up to do.

Kittens... I picked up two more fosters for a few days,View attachment 3709096 introed the eversoshy Waihona into the main kitten packView attachment 3709086 and today, I crate 6 kittens to go catch their flight to Washington. They are so beautiful, fun and perfect. I will miss them. View attachment 3709092(Kalani, Milo and Tally Ho)
They are also tearing up the house right now... and their boxes are full. Won't miss the later.
Waihona let me touch her a few times and lingers close-ish while I do chores. Also caught her comfortably napping in the pink bed like a real kitten ♡ huge progress.

My Lahaina DS is making it up and down the mountain on his bike solo!!!! This alone saves me hours and hours in a week. Monday, I packed him up with food and his clean laundry and said bye bye! (and be safe and watch your load balance.... ) He did perfect. Like watching your babies fly.View attachment 3709087
Sweet independence, he has mastered the twisties and a load

Its raining now. A cold -by our standards- light rain. Beautiful. I was hoping to hop onto the orange bike and pick up one last gift but now it waits till tomorrow. I will focus on the other tasks on my never ending Iist.

So great when re-introductions go so well! The whole flock looks happy and healthy and I'm sure are busy telling each other tales of the mountain and the homestead.
Kitties look great. So relaxed! The one in the second picture has the most lovely 'eyebrows', gives it a perpetually surprised look.
Fantastic news DS has regained some independence ❤

 

[Shetland lover]

Biscotti is still doing well View attachment 3709512View attachment 3709513I filled the incubator with Hamburg eggs when the dwarf eggs started dying to help the temps stay steady. It probably wasn't necessary but none the less. They started hatching today. They're huge next to Biscotti so he won't get to share a brooder with them, but he's enjoying supervised baby cuddles.View attachment 3709516

Can he get any more cute???
The size difference is ridiculous
So pleased to hear he's still doing well. Long may he thrive!

 

[Shetland lover]

Smoky is doing much better tonight I just love these roosters, I wish everyone could enjoy rooster fluff snuggles!

Such a handsome boy! Think he's enjoying the cuddles too, he looks proud as punch to be snuggling with his mom.
I wish everyone could enjoy roo snuggles too, it's a wonderful feeling.

 

[Shetland lover]

As do mine! I even eat them myself sometimes.

I hate cooked carrots. Love 'em raw though!