What did you do with your flock today?

[FBMcrazy8]

Well... you have been kind of busy lol. Your excuse is totally legit. Think mine is age and a little manly chaos. Terrific husband but man, so much energy needs to be directed that way it is exhausting. Everything is so calm now and I personally have accomplished so much in less than 24. Welp. I'm gunna enjoy the next six and see how much I can scratch off my list.

Yeah I have been busy…dyslexia doesn’t help a thing either. . I understand about the husband thing. My husband is ALWAYS busy. And 9/10 times I’m helping him. That man can’t set still.

 

[FBMcrazy8]

Oh between grandsons, DH just coming back from outta town, critter after critter, etc...and n don't forget bout the "boys" I hadn't had time to get pics of em!
The one color wise that I need is thus far easily identified by a dark beak! Otherwise they look very similar at the point...a few subtle differences here and there but all look mottled though weren't labeled that.
I was makin bread this morning and three of em were standing at the side of the brooder watching me as if I was makin them a treat...they see me comin and come running up to the sides!
I luv to see a moma hen raising the babies...but I sure do luv getting to be the moma hen lolol!
Oh....and the pecking order is definitely getting a shuffle here and there...my sweet Lizzie just had a Kung fu panda on lil Coco...so lots going on here in the coop!
And DH surprised me and put together their new nesting boxes...nothing as nice as if I had found an old vintage one but I'm not gonna complain! I do wonder if I should do some fabric streamers along the front to give em some privacy and make it a bit dark...then a panel across the backside to block out sun and wind....thoughts?
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Gotta run errands then hopefully I can get pics tonight.

Hatch⁶2022 Cochins.mp4

• Gammas Bearded Babies
• Oct 21, 2022

Oh the cute fluffiness!!! I love it!!!

I love the nesting boxes. There is a lot of light that is coming through. I don’t think it could hurt to make it a little darker. Since I’m still new to it I don’t know how much a difference it would make. I have read though that chickens like privacy. I don’t have a front on mine, like fabric, but I have considered doing that to mine.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Oh between grandsons, DH just coming back from outta town, critter after critter, etc...and n don't forget bout the "boys" I hadn't had time to get pics of em!
The one color wise that I need is thus far easily identified by a dark beak! Otherwise they look very similar at the point...a few subtle differences here and there but all look mottled though weren't labeled that.
I was makin bread this morning and three of em were standing at the side of the brooder watching me as if I was makin them a treat...they see me comin and come running up to the sides!
I luv to see a moma hen raising the babies...but I sure do luv getting to be the moma hen lolol!
Oh....and the pecking order is definitely getting a shuffle here and there...my sweet Lizzie just had a Kung fu panda on lil Coco...so lots going on here in the coop!
And DH surprised me and put together their new nesting boxes...nothing as nice as if I had found an old vintage one but I'm not gonna complain! I do wonder if I should do some fabric streamers along the front to give em some privacy and make it a bit dark...then a panel across the backside to block out sun and wind....thoughts?
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Gotta run errands then hopefully I can get pics tonight.

Hatch⁶2022 Cochins.mp4

• Gammas Bearded Babies
• Oct 21, 2022

Oh. My. Goodness. ♡♡♡♡!
I hope we get to see them grow up. They are just beautiful ♡♡♡
Nice boxes they would probably appreciate both.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Sorry, forgot to get photo while the complete crew was there but here is some/most of the bachelor pasture flock.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Sorry, forgot to get photo while the complete crew was there but here is some/most of the bachelor pasture flock.View attachment 3301734View attachment 3301736View attachment 3301738

Whoa that's alotta boys!!!
Do they ever get "girl" time?

 

[TropicalBabies]

The older boys do but most of the girls make scarce lol. The young blondes don't dare even look at a girl yet. But this experience will make them top notch boys. Just love them all ♡♡♡

 

[kurby22]

K. Seriously sounds awesome. I'm so glad you did not get stuck in the bathroom and miss any of it.

what's your hatch date?

Why have we not seen any of @Gammas Bearded Babies chicks? Hatched right? IDK, sometimes I get a little turned around on this thread lol.

I think I will call the gal later today. I feel empowered by you ladies words. I am grateful and thank you all very much for having my back on that. I was feeling pretty schmuckey about the whole thing. Don't like people who are not good to their word.
Don't want to do another hatch... will be hard pressed and I am sure she will be over me at this point and I am going to be ok with that. My flock is hopping and I have to make some cuts. I have @ least 2 cockerels and more juggling. Oh! Speaking of which, I had better get out there. Extra chores today buy I am kicking some butt.

Nov 2nd!! I’m hopeful but it’s highly possible I will end up with zero chicks at this rate

 

[kurby22]

Speaking of loving our boys…Nohope had a rough day with the bantam roosters so I moved him to the big kid run and when I visited them all tonight he came running over and hid on me

He’s so pretty and I keep waiting for him to start biting me or challenging me, but so far he just runs from me or runs to me depending on the situation

I also got a picture of Fluff and his teenage ladies he babysits while finishing up his molt.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Speaking of loving our boys…Nohope had a rough day with the bantam roosters so I moved him to the big kid run and when I visited them all tonight he came running over and hid on me
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He’s so pretty and I keep waiting for him to start biting me or challenging me, but so far he just runs from me or runs to me depending on the situation
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I also got a picture of Fluff and his teenage ladies he babysits while finishing up his molt.
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Nohope sure is handsome!!!

 

[kurby22]

Nohope sure is handsome!!!

Thank you! I agree!