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Post by themotherhen on May 9, 2015 2:41:22 GMT
Tomorrow my husband and I are going to pick out my first chicks! I am so excited!!!! I am getting 8 of them (to start with ;-) the brooder is cleaned (it was a rabbit hutch) and ready and we will get food and a feeder/waterer along with a light and a thermometer. I can't wait.
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Post by Wendy on May 9, 2015 2:57:30 GMT
Yeah!! My chicks aren't cute like they were. I need to stay out of Rural King!!!
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Post by Mari-in-IN on May 9, 2015 17:57:46 GMT
Tomorrow my husband and I are going to pick out my first chicks! I am so excited!!!! I am getting 8 of them (to start with ;-) the brooder is cleaned (it was a rabbit hutch) and ready and we will get food and a feeder/waterer along with a light and a thermometer. I can't wait. You do indeed sound excited! It is so much fun... Let us know what you bring home! Just my humble opinion-if you haven't already-I'd pick up a copy of "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens". It will help in a multitude of ways but will not answer EVERY crazy situation that may arise-that is what fun forums like this one is for! Keep us posted-pics are always welcome! (Hint hint) 
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Post by themotherhen on May 10, 2015 1:16:27 GMT
Well, I tried to post a picture of the chicks, but it said the file was too big? Anyway I ended up with 10, 2 each of:Easter Eggers, Goldens, buff orps, brahmas, and barred rocks. They are the cutest little balls of fluff I have ever seen. They are 1 week old. Everyone is eating and drinking well and chirping.
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Post by themotherhen on May 10, 2015 1:50:55 GMT
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Post by bergere on May 10, 2015 19:39:00 GMT
Congrats on your new chicks, very cute!
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Post by themotherhen on May 11, 2015 1:45:29 GMT
My DH and 4 boys built the first of 2 coops today. I got chickens and coops for my Mother's Day gift! DH tends to go all out on Mother's Day for me. Is that a cool gift or what?!?! Attachments:
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Post by bearcreekfarm on May 11, 2015 13:28:21 GMT
Gorgeous coop for gorgeous little chicks. Happy Mother's Day!
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Post by Wendy on May 11, 2015 16:07:52 GMT
We are a rare bunch that are happier with a coop instead of flowers!!  |
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Post by Mari-in-IN on May 11, 2015 16:23:38 GMT
We are a rare bunch that are happier with a coop instead of flowers!! You said it Wendy! Give me a handful of chicks and a new coop---I'd be one happy camper as well!!  Very happy for you themotherhen!
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Post by themotherhen on May 11, 2015 17:37:01 GMT
We are a rare bunch that are happier with a coop instead of flowers!! I did get flowers--a jelly jar full of dandelions ;-) |
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Post by manygoatsnmore on May 12, 2015 11:45:41 GMT
Aaw, those are the best little bouquets - picked with love.
Your chicks look happy, and I love the coop.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2015 17:41:56 GMT
Nice assortment of breeds. You prepared ahead of time & have your family on board, which predicts good results! Kept us up to date please!
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