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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
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 Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 10:58:27 AM
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I have chickens finally!!! We got 10 white leghorns on Saturday. They are about 1 to 11/2 years old so we are getting eggs!! We are going to be ordering some for fall butchering as well as layers for next year but I have real ones!!! I am so excited. We built a temporary coop until we get our main one done and they are quite pleased with it. I can tell by the Queens strut and the way they were lazing this morning, no rush to get up. ( I can relate)
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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twzlrwho
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
christina
dewitt
va
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 1:06:49 PM
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Congrats! I love leghorns. Have fun.
 Christina
Work like you don't have to, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching :) |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 2:01:24 PM
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WaHooo!! Hooray!!! You have the chicken bug now. . LOL!
My Girls celebrate their 1 year birthday a week from today 
I have 6 more on order and should be arriving in about 2 weeks.
(Rhode Island Reds)
Share some Pictures when you can, I would love to see your chickens!
Joanna#566
JojoNH
http://www.CountryCents.com
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 6:19:47 PM
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They have such personality I can't believe it. The bossy one and one who hates poop on her feet!! Really she lifts up her foot and looks at you like... well come on. They are fun and I love it. I can't wait to keep getting more animals. Farming is hard work but ever so rewarding and it is different kind of work when it for you.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 9:59:22 PM
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There is nothing better than becoming a Chickn Mama.. My new ones are 6 weeks old and really growing. I can't wait to turn them out in the yard in the mornings with the older 3 hens.. They are in the "studio" with the others & rooster at night divided by chicken wire . So they are aware of their bigger sisters..& "Big Al... I am sure he can't wait for them to joinn his harem... Not sure when I can let them run together... perhaps in a couple more weeks?
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 05:07:31 AM
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Congrats on your chickens!! MIne turn are 1 week old today and I can't wait until they get a little older. How excited to have chicks that are laying eggs! I still have a while to wait yet..lol Have fun with them!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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C.W.
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Chelsea
Prosser
WA
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 06:04:25 AM
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Do any of you ladies free range your chickens? I am thinking about it with my guys and gals but need to know how long I should wait...age wise... they are only 2 months old. I have let them out with me before but they don't seem too dog or cat savvy. How do I keep them from getting killed. Do I need to wait until my roosters are feeling their oats a bit more and will defend the hens?
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 08:34:13 AM
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We are going to just build a decent size "chicken yard" by our coop. We are really out in the woods and I would worry too much about animals getting them. Figure that was they can still move around to exercise but will be safer. I would love to free range them but...
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 2:01:11 PM
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Originally posted by C.W.
. Do I need to wait until my roosters are feeling their oats a bit more and will defend the hens?
that's a cute way to put it. :)
Karen ^_^
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2009 : 4:15:34 PM
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Well hens are still giving us 2 eggs a day which I guess is ok, just not sure if same couple or if they are all taking turns :-)
Sure nice having fresh eggs!!
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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C.W.
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Chelsea
Prosser
WA
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2009 : 05:59:20 AM
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2009 : 06:21:12 AM
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Our chicks came with their wings clipped. That will prevent them from flying over our pasture fence. I will keep them in the chicken coop until they start laying really well, then I will give them access to the pasture where I cut a hole in the chicken yard straight into the pasture. I hope that they will return to their nests to lay their eggs.
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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mulegirl
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
rosemary
cottonwood pass
co
USA
184 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2009 : 07:50:42 AM
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Rae,
What brand of chicken food do you give them?
Thanks, Rosemary
smile, follow your heart and don't look back
http://web.mac.com/rosemaryart |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 03:02:31 AM
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The chickens are in a temporary coop until we can get the permanent one built. We haven't had a chance to put in nest so they are just laying where they feel like it. Usually where straw in thicker.
Rosemary - right now we are using Nature Wise Premium Layer Feed and plain cracked corn. We will probably go to a little different kind of mixture through feed store, cheaper, and it doesn't seem to excite them. They love the corn!!!! Want something with oyster shell for the eggs though.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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mulegirl
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
rosemary
cottonwood pass
co
USA
184 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 07:07:08 AM
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Thanks Rae,
I'd love to get two eggs a day.
Rosemary
smile, follow your heart and don't look back
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 10:54:44 AM
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Alee
Yeah that is what we were going to look at, and then just the corn and whatever. I am really enjoying the "girls". They have so much personality out there. They lay on their sides and sun and when I talk to them they listen, and complain sometimes :-)
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2009 : 4:27:44 PM
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Happy Mothers Day to all. Our chickens laid 4 eggs today!! THey have been doing 3 the last so this is quite exciting. We are giving oyster shell and cracked corn and just a little of the mix we had started with. The oyster shells seem to make them happy and NOT eating the eggs :-)
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 08:34:25 AM
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Well the girls are really coming around, 6 eggs yesterday!!!
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2009 : 6:44:15 PM
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Hens are going better, in fact one day got 6 eggs and lately they are going around 4 eggs a day, hopefully will keep up. One was attacking another so had to take victim out. Going to get some Hot Pick. Been recommended by quite a few as well as McMurray Hatchery website. Went to local feed store, never heard of anything and said just kill her as they will always pick on her!! (Poor Matilda) But called one about 30 miles away, we will now be going to) and he knew what I was talking about right away. Was out but said he will order and have it in by end of the week!!
What a difference in knowledge and customer service!!!
THe new coop is part way done and if all goes well tomorrow should just about have it up! I am quite sure they will be happy with more space all around.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 24 2009 : 11:13:27 AM
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Rae, it is good to have a place to go that actually knows what you're talking about. Some of these "feed store" people I think just got off the truck. Even at Tractor Supply half of them don't know a thing about animals. I have one girl I always go to about anything. She's young but has grown up around animals and knows what she's doing and I trust her.
I found another nest in the goat barn. Silly hens. I was just getting 3 eggs lately when I had been getting 4-5 a day. There is a little nest right in the corner with 8 eggs in it. I left one and she was on it awhile ago. So I'll go look later. Anyway, why do they do this to me?
My new chicks, the Ancondas, are in the leghorn family. They are so cute. I want more of them. I just love chickies.
And they will be much nicer to each other when they have more room. Mine are all over the place and never bother each other.
Kris
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2009 : 2:25:49 PM
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Put Matilda back in today and about an hour later she went into nest and laid an egg!! Got 6 day so not bad out of 10. Will probably have to get her out for night as one is following her and poking. Sure be glad to get that stuff. The lady at the one closer looks so grumpy all the time when you go in :-( Just glad we found someone that knows things. It is on the way to my hubbies work so he can stop there anytime we need.
78 out today so nice day. Still working on coop but at a point Kevin doesn't need me so dogs and I came in for a cookie and water.
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
1498 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 10:08:47 AM
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Matilda is back on her own, as evening came the bully started pecking. Will keep her there now until I get my Hot Pick!!
Another question how long are eggs good for, once refrigerated??
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
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Barnyard Buddies: chickens :-) |
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