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

[Luettgenchicken]

Hello chicken fam. We have been busy, our almost year old ladies have settled in(minus 1 from Hawk attack) My favorite greybee, a lavender Ameracauna(short for grey baby since we already have grey bird a lavender Orpington) loves to holler at me for attention and a pick up. Lost 4 adults, I think water belly, hawk and who knows what else, they just keeled over. I super cleaned the coop in case it was something contagious. ( Don't ask me how, I didn't follow directions, but luckily everyone is ok) We just got some babies about 2 weeks ago, they are growing so fast. I got cuckoo marans and one olive egger. 7 in total but really only 2 since I am replacing the lost ones. Chicken math! We have easter eggers, 3 columbian brahmas(that were supposed to be either Easter Eggers or lavender Ameracaunas, splash Easter Egger, one white laced Wyndotte, an 8 year old Ameracauna - Cheeto, who continues to lay eggs and Grey Bird the lavender Orpington. Can't wait for warmer weather so the ladies can spend the day outside roaming.

 

[Duckstable]

I had a baby (so now I have three kids). We had ducklings and doubled our flock. Love this community but have been sooooo busy.

 

[jjunge08]

Hello Everyone! Thanks for checking in with me. I haven’t had any issues lately I needed to get advice on so I haven’t been around as much. I have been keeping busy with our layers as usual. Last weekend we picked up our first batch of broilers for the year.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

Well, I downsized my flock from 15 to 9 ( I really want to only have 6 ) just easier to keep up with for a few reasons. feed lasts longer, less cleaning in the coop and in reality less eggs to deal with as it seemed this past year everyone around here started selling "farm eggs" and less were buying so eggs piled up and went bad faster than I could give them away. At christmas we made deviled eggs and a few smelled like the Devils Lair and looked worst so a bunch got dumped in the woods , we still get more than we need and my daughter takes a few dozen here and there so its working out. I raked the coop out and put all new bedding in this past january and tilled the old bedding/manure into the run then hauled it to the garden for that black gold to grow veggies this season. Next Ill be adding new mulch to the run to keep the girls dry and start over for next years harvest of black gold.
In a week Im picking up a Kubota Tractor with bucket lift that a friend is selling cheap which will help out around here greatly with projects, grading the drive, digging and installing a bigger culvert and more. I was rear ended last september and totaled my truck so still looking for a cheap truck to haul things needed. Other than that, still kicking
*** almost forgot, Getting our entire septic system replaced... 37 years old and previous owners didnt maintain it so its beyond repair. Luckily getting replaced under an economic program so it will be free.

Ya, downsizing the flock to make things more manageable makes a lot of sense. Good call on using the old bedding / compost... definitely great BLACK GOLD!!!!!

The new tractor sounds like it's going to be a huge help... I always thought it would be cool to own / play with a tractor! Sorry to hear about the truck, though; I hope you find a good replacement soon.

Thanks for updating us on all your activities!

 

[azurbanclucker]

Taking day by day. Recently was caring for my rooster who had a leg injury. He’s back to chasing the girls! View attachment 3814428

Handsome chap.

 

[lmterp]

I love my girls more every day! This site has been very helpful, though unfortunately, I don't think to visit unless I have a problem! Glad to see everyone and thanks for the thread.

 

[azurbanclucker]

I love my girls more every day! This site has been very helpful, though unfortunately, I don't think to visit unless I have a problem! Glad to see everyone and thanks for the thread. View attachment 3814448

 

[dpar]

We have such a vibrant community here at BYC... tons of active friendly members. Of course, life gets busy, so I was thinking it would be fun to start a thread welcoming some of our peeps we haven't heard from in a while.

If that's you, come say hello and let us know what you've been up to.

(if that's not you, feel free to invite peeps you haven't seen in a while and say hi to those that post here)

hi

 

[casportpony]

Hey everyone!
Always a lot going on over here. My light Brahma pullets will be 1 year old next month. The are enjoying spring and their first real free range opportunities… always fun to watch.

This spring we tried our luck with a hatchery and ordered 5 dark Brahma chicks specifically to get a rooster, because we think the roo’s look like they are wearing pants. The pic of the chick with green eyebrows is the male his name is Pantaloons!!!

Welcome back! Cute chicks and nice looking hens. Wishing you continued success and happy Spring chicken keeping!

 

[casportpony]

Well, this spring started off rough with losing three hens for different reasons but still a bummer losing any ever. I still have the other chickens, still love them, still love providing local wholesome eggs to friends and family. Have been busy unfortunately with medical issues (cancer in my eye lid that has to be removed and other family has some problems too), and on a happier note just got our garden started so we are really fighting the weeds to keep them from getting established (I'm looking at you, Bermuda grass or wire grass or whatever you're called). Still very much enjoy this website and community. Attaching picks of the flock currently.

It's great to hear from you! Sorry to hear about the challenges you've been facing, but your resilience shines through. Your dedication to your flock and garden is truly inspiring. The pictures of your chickens look wonderful! They seem happy and healthy. Stay strong during these tough times, and remember that the community here at BYC is always here to support you. Thank you for sharing your update!