I haven't written a post in a while. Lots has been going on in my personal life, not so much in the backyard.
Currently, the backyard is covered by 7" of snow :-/. This weekend, it's supposed to be in the 60's, so I'm hoping we can get some backyard projects done: Primarily, building the new chicken run, and putting a vinyl door on the chicken coop, so the chickens can come and go as they please.
Those darn eggs haven't hatched, yet! They're scheduled to hatch tomorrow, and at this point, if only ONE hatches I'll be thrilled. Incubating eggs is A LOT of work!
Boston...the chicken killa.... is still here. The guy from TN bailed, so Boston's supposed to be going to a hound rescue this weekend. It's been a lot of work keeping the 3 chickens we have left safe in the backyard until Boston gets relocated.
The veggies I planted indoors have sprouted...well, some of them have. The cauliflower and broccoli are growing nicely, no sign of the peppers or tomatoes yet.
I guess that's all for now. I'll take videos & pics of those chicks hatching tomorrow *fingers crossed*!
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Saw this on http://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Badger-Farms-llc-Natural-Chicks-and-Pullets/132013146967751 and HAD to share!
Quick update:
We got a few new chickens this week. "Della" a Delaware hen that I found for free on Craigslist needed some rescuing. She was being picked on by the other birds in her backyard flock, and went blind in one eye. :-( She seems to be adjusting nicely with the other 2 hens, that were spared when Boston (a.k.a. "Chicken Killa) feasted on chicken last weekend.
So right now, we have 3 hens (1 Delaware, 1 Sexlink, and 1 Bantam Cochin). Our Broody bird decided to give up on sitting on her nest, so I grabbed the eggs and stuck them in the incubator, but I'm pretty sure they're a lost cause. Hopefully the other 36+ eggs hatch on 2/28 or 3/1.
Yesterday, we got 3 new chicks. They are all about 2 weeks old. 2 Black Jersey Giants (my FAV!!) and 1 Cuckoo Maren. I'll post pics, soon.
Also, seeds have been started inside for our yet to be started garden. Waiting on tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cauliflower to sprout.
Have a Happy Valentine's day, everyone :-)
Quick update:
We got a few new chickens this week. "Della" a Delaware hen that I found for free on Craigslist needed some rescuing. She was being picked on by the other birds in her backyard flock, and went blind in one eye. :-( She seems to be adjusting nicely with the other 2 hens, that were spared when Boston (a.k.a. "Chicken Killa) feasted on chicken last weekend.
So right now, we have 3 hens (1 Delaware, 1 Sexlink, and 1 Bantam Cochin). Our Broody bird decided to give up on sitting on her nest, so I grabbed the eggs and stuck them in the incubator, but I'm pretty sure they're a lost cause. Hopefully the other 36+ eggs hatch on 2/28 or 3/1.
Yesterday, we got 3 new chicks. They are all about 2 weeks old. 2 Black Jersey Giants (my FAV!!) and 1 Cuckoo Maren. I'll post pics, soon.
Also, seeds have been started inside for our yet to be started garden. Waiting on tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and cauliflower to sprout.
Have a Happy Valentine's day, everyone :-)
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