I weighed myself and them myself holding her. She is not a real breed but rather one of those Cornish x Rocks. I'm not sure she is the biggest. I want to weigh the others to see just how much the largest one weighs. One laid a 3 7/8 oz eggs.
I didn't think Cornish crosses could survive long enough to get that heavy. I have good bathroom scales that would work for doing it that way. Thanks!
Roses are my absolute favourite flower. When I had a large garden in the country, I had 183 varieties. Now I only have a handful due to space issues. I have more at our allotment which look good at the moment. I'll get some pictures later. Here's one I only planted in a pot last year, a strong colour but it absolutely glows in the evening light:Well done
I miss having chickens that go for walks with me
What incredible roses! I love roses so much!
That's so sweet of youGood luck with your chicken nursing... sounds like your friend knows just who to turn to for help!
I've never had problems with flies and chickens...but have had with a rabbit once. I believe the only worry is fly strike. So if your ladies develop an open wound or messy bottom, the flies might lay eggs in it and the maggots can then be a problem.
18 lbs!
I have a small scale with a bowl top for weighing chicks/ small birds. For bigger beasties just weigh yourself, then hold the animal in your arms and weigh again. Subtract and you have the animals weight.
Absolutely beautiful!
I have quite a few roses but getting them to bloom consistently has been a journey. Well...at least I get them to survive consistently now 
. My oldest is about 6-7 years old now. But my blooms still feel precious. We have a rose garden in one of our parks here and when the roses are thriving there it's a real treat to visit. Unfortunately the last time I went, about half the roses had died. They still had maybe a hundred of them and the scent in the early morning is heavenly.
I know you are waiting for that magical moment when they do. I did the lazy way and let momma take care of all the details. She brooded them in one of the nesting boxes, and on the floor of the coop. I hung water and put food in there for them. They did field trips with her to see the world. So cute to watch.Momma is doing a great job. I am impressed.
I had an appointment and did not want the under 1 week olds free ranging whilst I was away, mom or not. I like them all to take a nap and recharge in their brooder where they can fill up on their food and water. Yes, I'm sure I have a different set up. It is kind of a pain till babies figure out how to get back up into their brooder. Usually around 1.5-2 weeks.
You must have lovely rose scented air morning and evening. So pretty!I carry Stan round like that then offer him up to the roses to do pest clearance. No aphids on my blooms
Lovely morning here. Here's a few of the roses he cleared last week:View attachment 3553858View attachment 3553859View attachment 3553860
The stripey one is called Ferdinand Pichard. I named Ferdy after it as it bloomed for the first time the day Ferdy hatched. Its one of my
After I installed the first girl's saddle and let her go, every chick ran from her like she was a monster. Only took about 5 minutes, and they were all good. I spied another one today that needs one, and she does not like to be touched, and doesn't let me even near. It might be a roost grab soon. Good luck!
