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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16667 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16667 Posts |
 Posted - May 14 2016 : 09:46:34 AM
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Guess what? I have new laying hens! One of my farmhand's sister has a neighbor, who after raising and homeschooling 4 children is letting go, "I'm going to live in a teepee this summer, sail the Sea of Cortez, spend more time with my grandchildren ..."
I had her package them up the night before (once they're on their roost for the night, it's less stressful for them--they just fall into your hands).
Anyway, this morning she brought me 11 Buff Orpingtons (my favorite chicken) that are only one year old and laying, and HEALTHY as all get out, and trained to follow her everyone to the sound of grain in a bucket. I'm over the moon. They became instant friends with the four I have left after the morning of the coyote (2 buffs and 2 Araucanas). I'm not letting my girls free-range for now (they have a large run) but I miss seeing them out and about. Given I've never lost a chicken to a predator in 20 years, I might get brave again.
Meanwhile, my new little baby chicks are growing like weeds, but even so it will take a while before I have eggs again. With my new buffs I'll be gathering eggs again tomorrow morning in my cute egg-gathering apron (although my 4 remaining girls gave me two eggs this morning).
P.S. I have a water nipple in a lemonade pitcher as their source of water. Everything stays clean and they love playing with the little mechanism in order to drink water. It takes chicks about two minutes to figure it out.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2016 : 10:58:06 AM
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Such nice pictures. Adorable chickens!!!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2016 : 11:02:47 AM
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Wonderful news! Thank you for sharing!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13770 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4459 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4459 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2016 : 11:32:37 AM
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good luck with your new girls. sorry you lost a few. My chicks will be coming this week. getting pullets and roosters. i like the waterers and feeders you made MaryJane. I need to make some of those!!!
Farming in WI
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7373 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7373 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2016 : 12:33:00 PM
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Wonderful news. Glad you have laying hens again and the chicks are doing fine. Like your hen house.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2016 : 5:51:16 PM
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Aw, how wonderful, I can't wait to meet the new girls.
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7728 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 16 2016 : 11:45:14 AM
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How wonderful! I'm glad you were able to get some new hens. Your little baby chicks are adorable. One of the books I read to Tilton has a touch and feel baby chick and he loves petting it! Makes me excited to get some of my own in the future.
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1274 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1274 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2016 : 5:52:37 PM
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Yay for new chickens! How exciting and I am glad you are able to give them a wonderful home. :)
So sorry about the coyote incident though, that must have been very upsetting.
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9587 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9587 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 08:15:38 AM
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Those hens are beautiful and what isn't there to love about baby chicks! Lots of great ideas you have put to use for feeding and watering.
Nice clean henhouse!
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
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Posted - May 19 2016 : 12:07:33 PM
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So sorry to read about the predator getting a couple of your hens. I love chickens! They sure have a lot of food! lol
Sadly, we were unable to buy some from our local feed store this spring. They sold out in no time. I guess I'll have to order on line.
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
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elizabethswhimsies
Farmgirl in Training
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Elizabeth
New York
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Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 10:44:43 AM
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| Congrats on your new ladies. I just got 7 new babies myself. :) |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2016 : 06:22:24 AM
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MaryJane,
Our area has so many predators this year after such a warm winter. We've seen lots of foxes and fisher cats here. My bff lost her rooster who was a tame guy and one of her hens...while she was gardening nearby!
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6768 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6768 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2016 : 4:03:56 PM
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How are all of your new Girls doing now? I hope that newest babies are growing and mixing in well with the others. This time next year, you are going to be having lots of great eggs for everyone at the farm!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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