What made you happy today?

[BigBlueHen53]

How about starting a thread about them with periodic pictures updating their development? Do you have pictures of the parent stock?

Thank you, I will. I'm waiting for pics of the parents, thanks.

 

[fuzzi]

Turning a hog panel hoop greenhouse into a chicken coop. So far we covered the front half in chicken wire. The next step is to had hardware cloth up the sides. We have all kinds of predators and we have not intention of opening a buffet for them.

Be sure to extend the hardware cloth on the ground about 18" or so, a dig-proof apron.

Here's mine during construction. I used landscaping staples to pin it to the ground. The grass has grown through, you can't see it anymore.

 

[tripletfeb]

Here's the pics I promised. We are on our way back to MO, they are in the back of the car, so no feeder or waterer. We are stopping frequently to water from a bowl and there is feed in the corner for the older babies. The day-olds should be okay till we get home in a few hours. First, six chicks, a week old (all are lavender EE):

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Some are barred:

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These are the day-olds, hatched yestered:

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Here's my GirlChild holding one of the hatchlings:

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Compare with a week-old:

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Lots more wing feathers. Sire is lightly barred (cuckoo) lavender. Will post pic of him shortly when I get it. Dams are lavender EE's and lavender Ameraucanas.

I love their coloring!

 

[Sally PB]

Veterinarian medicine.

Excellent! Michigan State University is another well known veterinary medicine college.

The four years of the local college makes great sense, dollars and sense.

You know, if you specialized in poultry... you'd be very popular with a certain online group. Just sayin.

 

[Sally PB]

I had the best sandwich I've had in a long time for lunch. I think I've found a good gluten free, homemade bread recipe!

 

[Patiocoturnix]

You know, if you specialized in poultry... you'd be very popular with a certain online group. Just sayin.

I’m thinking of specializing in farm animals but it’ll be a while before I make a complete decision

 

[Sally PB]

I’m think of specializing in farm animals butt it’ll be a while before I make a complete decision

Sure! Take your time. Find out what you like, and do that.

 

[sourland]

Turned on the AC for the first time , and all is going well.

 

[R2elk]

Turned on the AC for the first time , and all is going well.

What's AC?

 

[tripletfeb]

I had the best sandwich I've had in a long time for lunch. I think I've found a good gluten free, homemade bread recipe!

Care to share the recipe? My dad is gluten free and my mom can't find a good bread recipe for him