What did you do with your flock today?

[TropicalBabies]

Oh my gosh! So much eye candy

 

[Shetland lover]

Don’t think so. I have been taking them to swap meets and just putting it out there. I basically am not just giving them away to others because I know they just want to eat them. Especially when they want 4 Roos. And then walk away when I tell them what I would want for them. Not even trying to barter with me. Which if I’m going to give them away, it will be to someone in need. I kinda figured I would have roosters so I didn’t get attached to the ones I hatched because if they did turn out to be males than how could I have them processed.

I did hatch one REALLY pretty baby. I was holding my breath on this one for a long time and it’s for sure A GIRL!! I’m so happy about this one for sure!!!

Roos get such a poor deal all round. The egg industry puts them in industrial mincers at a day old, they get abandoned or bought to fight illegally with... Or, like you say, unscrupulous people obtain them to eat with no thought for the bird's welfare. It's different, of course, if you're raising them yourself for meat.
At least things are slowly changing this side of the pond. The German egg industry now uses laser technology to sex eggs at just a couple of days development so male eggs are diverted to the food industry when the cells have barely divided. France has started to use it too and the EU is soon to make it mandatory.
The sooner this tech becomes available to backyard keepers, the better IMHO.

 

[Shetland lover]

Don’t think so. I have been taking them to swap meets and just putting it out there. I basically am not just giving them away to others because I know they just want to eat them. Especially when they want 4 Roos. And then walk away when I tell them what I would want for them. Not even trying to barter with me. Which if I’m going to give them away, it will be to someone in need. I kinda figured I would have roosters so I didn’t get attached to the ones I hatched because if they did turn out to be males than how could I have them processed.

I did hatch one REALLY pretty baby. I was holding my breath on this one for a long time and it’s for sure A GIRL!! I’m so happy about this one for sure!!!

She is absolutely stunning!

 

[Shetland lover]

Everybody has such beautiful ladies and gentlemen. So gorgeous ...and so lucky!

 

[Smokerbill]

Tight fit!

 

[ChicksnMore]

Tight fit!

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Don't they look happy!

 

[TropicalBabies]

Tight fit!

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Loooovely ♡

 

[ChicksnMore]

Fun morning here. Transplanted my poor papaya into a new pot. Don't think I'll ever get fruit, but I'm attached to the thing now

Then I moved the oldest baby peas out to the integration pen. They're so bewildered by it!

Momma Java is very curious about the babies.

And daddy Baristas just wants the human to go away!

Hes molting but his poor feathers are more about his fear of humans. He's doing Soo much better though. Now he paces when I'm there, where as before he'd rocket off the ceiling and walls. His poor crest is completely shattered from it. But think he's far enough along that when his new feathers come in, they'll stay in good condition. Wish I could get a full sun picture of him...his colors are beautiful.

 

[ChicksnMore]

Ooo...and here's baby Pinon! Hes the only one that decided to go high in the pen.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Do you guys remember Kirin? I was doing my chores and he decided to use me as a perch. He's never jumped up like that before so I brought him in for some extra attention and treats. Usually he jumps on a bar near the door and I just stop briefly to give him a pet and some conversation. Took some pics for you guys too. Just love the little guy. Curious to see if tomorrow he jumps up or if he decides he much prefers a brief pet and hello View attachment 3583768View attachment 3583769View attachment 3583770View attachment 3583771View attachment 3583772

Oh what a lovely, lovely friend