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2016 Ameraucana Chicks

2016 Ameraucana Chicks

It's officially that time of year again! One of my very favorite activities each February is picking out the year's flock additions. So, yesterday, after a long, exhausting day at work, we thought eight chirping, fluffy butted babies would be the perfect answer. They were! We are still looking to round out our additions this year with some white layers,…
February 12, 2016
2015 Flock Additions – Marans

2015 Flock Additions – Marans

For a short while this winter I thought that, for the first time in years, we wouldn't add any new chicks to the flock this year. With all of the transitions and upheaval, I guess I was thinking that adding some Newbies to the mix might not be the best idea this spring. Luckily, I was wrong :-) Really, is…
February 15, 2015
Cute Chicks

Cute Chicks

Everyone loves itty bitty chicks and their fluffy butts, right? Well, it's officially that time of year...the time when all us urban farmers are scrambling for our next flock of backyard chickens!  You either get 'em while they're itty bitty and hand raise them up or you wait until they are pullets and much closer to laying age. If you…
March 6, 2014
Backyard Chickens 101 – Chick Care

Backyard Chickens 101 – Chick Care

So, you've asked yourself all of the questions and you've decided to jump into backyard chicken keeping with both feet?  Awesome! You've created your brooder and have it ready with clean litter, a heat lamp and some food and water. You've picked your breeds, come up with a number you want to start with and you're bursting at the seams…
March 1, 2014
Chick Roosting

Chick Roosting

Why do chickens roost?  To stay safe from predators at night, of course :-)  Apparently the Little Ones like to roost even though they're safe (er...trapped) in their nice, warm brooder!I have found, at different times, both the Ameraucanas and the Astralorps on their mini, impromptu roosting bar.  I have not, however, found the Buff Orpingtons on said bar.  Interesting.…
February 21, 2012
Chick Training

Chick Training

Chicks are super cute and fuzzy and brand new and everybody loves them...and then they grow up to be actual chickens who peck and squawk and poop everywhere all the time.  Who knew, right?!So, how do you get those cute, cuddly chicks to stay semi-cute and lovable once they're grown and look like weird dinosaur birds?  Well, we do it by handling…
February 14, 2012
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