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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2007 : 4:40:17 PM
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So, as we speak (so to speak!) there are 55 little cheeping balls of fuzz in a huge rubbermaid container in my mudroom. They are SO darling! 40 Buff Orpington chicks and 15 Aurucanas (sp?). I just picked them up today, and my almost-4-year-old is CRAZY about them. He's so gentle, and has run in to me about fifty times saying, "Come, mama, and look at the little sweeties!" I just love little chicks. HAPPY SPRING!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2007 : 5:00:08 PM
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I love them too. We have hatched about 200 so far this year. Hatching is my favorite thing about having chickens. We have about 30 or so more hatching right now. So much fun!!! Alicia
http://fromcitytocountrygirl.blogspot.com/ follow your dreams |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 12:54:00 PM
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OOOOH Libbie, good for you! Keep telling us about your adventures with the little 'uns, okay? ....enquiring minds want to know Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 8:12:56 PM
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Thanks, farmgirls! You're right - they ARE darling, and my little guy just LOVES them. He calls them his little sweetie-girls now, and gets right into their area and has learned to hold them very gently. I caught him rubbing one on his cheek today!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 8:26:17 PM
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you have got to share pictures.
I will be sharing pics of my baby ducklings tomorrow afternoon. fun fun! I love spring too!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
649 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 8:42:13 PM
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Oh, chicks are so fun. I wish you lots of blessings (and future eggs!!) I took a break from it this year with so many other things going on. It's such a neat experience for the kids. We borrowed an incubator last year and that was very cool. Their hatching lasted for a few days and I was up and down for two nights "delivering" chicks. Have Fun and share pictures when you can!!
Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen http://18happyhens.blogspot.com http://LamargueriteFarm.etsy.com |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2007 : 9:47:29 PM
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Libbie, How neat! Can't wait to see pictures! Wish you and your son the very best with them! Hugz! Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 04:57:49 AM
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pictures people, I want pictures!!
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 05:36:58 AM
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All of this talk of little cheeping balls of fluff pulls at my heartstrings! I want chickens. That's all there is to it. Libbie, you are so fortunate to be in a place where you can do this! Do post pics when you get the chance!
Karin |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 07:48:25 AM
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Okay - I finally recharged my camera's batteries, and I'll try to get some good ones of my babes today - the small fuzzy ones and the bigger, redheaded one, too! I just LOVE this time of year!!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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