What did you do with your flock today?

[Shetland lover]

I leave the shells on until I eat them, and I usually don't peel them. I crack them around the middle with the edge of a teaspoon, break them in half and use the spoon to scoop out the egg.

Confession time - I don't even like eggs. Especially not hard boiled

 

[Shetland lover]

Ferdy really sounds extra special!! What a well trained human he has!

All my pets have me well trained! Even the fish!

 

[Shetland lover]

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I went to visit them and found these two like this.

Does anyone know wth are they doing? Lmao

Great shot
I really thought it was one chicken at first....

 

[Shetland lover]

We are in another heat wave. Temps are reaching a high of 108 with heat index and the actual temp is only 89. Then for the next 3 days it’s 100-101 without a heat index. Hoping all my babies can get through this heat. I hope everyone else is staying cool!

And I'm happy it stayed dry for the last 3 days...

 

[Shetland lover]

Spent a little time with the chickens this morning while we got a bit of drizzle from Hurricane Hilary. It’s muggy, but cloudy with a lovely breeze and a smattering of rain. Feels quite nice, wish it would stay a bit longer!

I love this little dude—he’s gonna be one of my bantam Lav cuckoo EE roosters. I decided to name him Colonel Mustard hehe. He’s super sweet and Aria loves him of course.
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This guy is Professor Plum, and will also be in my EE flock. He has fantastic barring but his beard isn’t as impressive. I also think he has better potential to use for my d’Anver line if I want barring. He has nice body type.
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This girl is Ms Scarlett and while she was supposed to be a Watermaal, she has no crest and a normal rose comb, so I need to figure out what to do about her She is tiny, has nice tight feathering, and a beautiful feather sheen
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And Cookie is doing such a good job mothering her brood. I really love watching them mother the babies.
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They are all gorgeous!
I love Col. Mustard, he is a very handsome boy. And what a beard! Please don't be offended in any way but there's something in his eye that said Beaker from the 'The Muppet Show' to me... I think it is a slight hint of panic "why's she taking photos of me?"

 

[Shetland lover]

I think the molt is beginning. Some of the girls have naked necks and butts.

Pru and Gladys are busy shedding feathers everywhere too.

 

[Shetland lover]

Thanks

I finally came up with a way to give the babies more space more of the time. It’s just temporary until they grow out enough to manage the ladder and such so rats won’t eat them I built an apartment complex haha. Won’t be weighed down by heavy bedding or heavy waterers, but shud handle tiny d’Anvers! Before winter I will secure the roof and brace the sides with some t posts and maybe attach temporary siding, but I feel like it will suffice for maybe 2 months of grow out time Hoping this limits rat issues and the downstairs neighbors aren’t too rowdy for the momma and babies

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What a great idea and build. Love it!

 

[kurby22]

They are all gorgeous!
I love Col. Mustard, he is a very handsome boy. And what a beard! Please don't be offended in any way but there's something in his eye that said Beaker from the 'The Muppet Show' to me... I think it is a slight hint of panic "why's she taking photos of me?"

Hahaha not even a little bit offended that is a pretty fantastic name idea for a chicken Maybe my next Silkie hahaha.

 

[LTAY1946]

Confession time - I don't even like eggs. Especially not hard boiled

The best way to eat eggs is fried about 12 weeks after hatching.

 

[FBMcrazy8]

And I'm happy it stayed dry for the last 3 days...

The weather lately here cant decide how it wants to be. I think we have gone from Spring, to summer, back to spring/fall, back to summer. I’m really wanting the rain but I don’t want it with these temps.

How much rain did you all get?