Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

[MommyTwiggy]

Hello! thanks for checking in. I'm just in a complete puzzlement because my silkie hens refuse to lay. I'v had them for a year and a half now!

 

[Old Dixie Pines]

Congrats on the grandson. Is he old enough to help collect eggs?

Congrats on the grandson. Is he old enough to help collect eggs?

Thank you, and Yes - they are 4 and 7, and they love our chickens (and their eggs)!

 

[mossyhen]

Well this post came at a great time because I finally FINALLY got my first chicks!

I’ll make a proper post about them soon, but I now am the proud owner of 2 buff Orpingtons and 4 Marans!

 

[janiedoe]

Well this post came at a great time because I finally FINALLY got my first chicks!

I’ll make a proper post about them soon, but I now am the proud owner of 2 buff Orpingtons and 4 Marans!

Congratulations!!!

 

[Kiki]

Hello! Yes, such a busy season!! We're expanding our coop & run, and our garden! Got onion starts in the garden today, woohoo! This is my absolute favorite time of year!

What's are some of the things you grow?

 

[Kiki]

Hello everyone! I currently have no hens. Of the four I originally got, four years ago, one died soon after getting her, one had to be euthanised after egg peritonitis, and on Boxing Day this year I lost one due to a respiratory infection (and a very traumatic visit at the vet, but that’s a whole other story). The last little girl was at a loss that day and I managed to rehome her to a local lass who fortunately made the rehoming process so much easier as she is as daft about animals as I am. I have the coop etc all still in place but am almost frightened to get more as I don’t think my heart could cope with more hurt. I do miss those feather-butts mooching around the garden though.

You should try again.

 

[Kiki]

Good morning from Germany, I hope all is well
It has indeed been a while.
I just hatched 2 bantam Amrocks, four speckled Sussex, three bantam Orpingtons and three bantam Sulmtaler last week.

Warm greetings and a happy weekend!

Welcome back!

 

[Kiki]

We moved house!
Built my girls (now just 4 of them) a smaller run in my much smaller garden. I thought they would not be happy but now the spring has arrived they're laying more than ever so I guess they like the New house as much as we do!

Congrats on the new house!

 

[Kiki]

Our initial flock (2020 - started during COVID) has blossomed. We went from 15 to 6 chickens (after rehoming roos and a couple of unfortunate wildlife encounters).

We started with a Rugged Ranch coop and matching expanded fenced run, but then evolved to allowing the girls to free-range throughout our 1/2 acre suburban property. Our neighbors got a kick out of it, some finding a clutch or two around Easter.

In 2023, for my birthday, my husband officially fenced in a huge portion of our side yard with 8’ tall deer fencing (burying the lower 2’ to prevent predators). We assembled a large American coop from Carolina Coops and then rented a rooster to mate with the ladies…. After incubation and a few visits (donations) to the Reef & Reptile company nearby, and the very fortunate rehoming of three remaining roosters, we have a nice flock of 17 wonderful hens. Moms & daughters. Although the second batch thinks I’m the mom.

Rented a rooster from who?
I've never heard of someone doing this before.

 

[Kiki]

Still have 4 isa browns pumping out 4 eggs per day.

Glad to hear they are still laying well.
How old are they?