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A Farm of My Own:  Meet BettyWhite, y'all!  |
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coccocolorado
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
C.
Poway
CA
USA
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 Posted - Aug 17 2013 : 11:57:32 AM
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I've been reading the chicken blogs in preparedness for when I was able to come across a hen or a coop or both-well, I got both! Introducing BettyWhite (yes, you have to say her whole name lol) She was left in the care of some neighbors of the former owner, and when he couldn't come for her, they had to rehome her. She's going to need some care and attention, but I'm sure she will thrive. She's already laid her first egg!
Farmgirl Sister #5348
City Girl
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2013 : 12:07:48 PM
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looks to be a good old white leghorn, have fun, and be sure to get her some company...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2013 : 1:34:50 PM
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Love her name. She's cute.
Nicole
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2013 : 3:14:37 PM
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Very sweet! I can't wait to have chickens some day :) Thanks for posting her pic C and congrats on the first egg :)
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By His Grace, For His Glory
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3474 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2013 : 3:21:37 PM
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She is really pretty, enjoy her company. We just adore all of ours.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2013 : 3:55:25 PM
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How cute!
I just love chickens...
Hugs!
Judy
"Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
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coccocolorado
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
C.
Poway
CA
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2013 : 4:41:04 PM
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Thanks, Ladies!
I know the shells are supposed to set, but apparently her eggs are wicked thin in the shell department-or so I was told. Any suggestions besides oyster shells to her feed?
Tina! She did make me think of Foghorn Leghorn, but a dainty version lol I didn't think about her being lonely? She's so afraid right now, I didn't want to introduce anything new, but if you think a buddy would be best, I will look into it for sure. I've even seen them listed for adoption at the shelter!
Any advice is always welcome!
C
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2013 : 07:52:56 AM
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Oyster shell, egg shells and a higher protein feed will all help with shell hardness
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm!
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coccocolorado
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
C.
Poway
CA
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2013 : 7:32:46 PM
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Thanks, Bradee! I did get her some oyster shell, but so far, they are still soft-shelled eggs! It's only been @ two weeks since i've had her, so it might just take some time.... I hope :/
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Oct 17 2013 : 08:25:21 AM
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She's pretty!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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A Farm of My Own: Meet BettyWhite, y'all! |
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Meet BettyWhite, y'all!
