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And then there were ducks…
Our flock continues to grow! Two Khaki ducks: And two Black Indian Runners: Makes four bundles of adorableness: And their favorite thing in the entire world: John and I have basically been watching all evening. These critters are so darn entertaining. Updates on the...
Chick Chronicles: Five weeks after arrival
Not sure where the past five weeks have gone! The flock has grown exponentially and they're fully "feathered out." Icarus still tries to fly the coop (so to speak) nearly every time we take the lid off. She's got that devious look about her and is one of the largest...
thankful thursdays: of horsey moments and chicks
It's definitely been long overdue to resurrect thankful thursday posts. The fact is: when you count your blessings, the troubles of the day fade. Your focus shifts. Your stress lessens. Don't take it from me... 31 benefits of gratitude you didn't know about How being...
Chick Chronicles: Day 25 – Where did the cuteness go?
The chicks, as they near a month old, are sadly chicks no more. At least it means we're one month closer to fresh eggs. The molting process is hilarious for some, less painful for others. They are quite the crew and their personalities still shine. Though they still...
Chick Chronicles: New Digs
As the chicks have nearly tripled in size, we realized the stock tank we purchased would not be big enough for thirteen chicks. So they moved into a 2x2x6 foot stock tank. Now there is plenty of elbow room! (And it's much easier to get some pictures... which is the...
Chick Chronicles: Massive Growth by Day 18
It's been a while since I've done some photos and an update on the flock -- and I hardly even recognize them from day to day. They seem to have doubled overnight and tripled in food consumption. I'm pretty sure their 2-foot by 4-foot tank brooder won't contain them...
Oregon, Ho! Pioneer Nation & Sickness on the Trail
A dear friendĀ asked me a month ago, "You going to Pioneer Nation?" "Say what?" "Chris G's new conference..." Then she sent me the link: I'd been on the list for World Domination Summit tickets for two years but each time they came up for sale, I didn't have the spare...
Chick Chronicles: Day 11 – Feathers and Attitudes
The girls continue to grow, losing their down feathers for their real feathers. They are a bit scruffy looking and I'm hoping the attitudes accompanying this "molting stage" are fleeting too. They are happiest when we've tossed in some fresh-picked greens: Little...
Chick Chronicles: First Week & Feather Growth
We've officially had our brooder and our girls a week now and I have to say --- I didn't realize how much fun these chicks would be. The entertainment is endless. We did "class photos" to show their growth. Their personalities have really come out and it's...
Chick Chronicles: power outages & brooder decor
Day four of chick raising came with a surprise -- after we finessed a cage/lid that was both secure and removable, we figured our brooder was set. Then we came home to find our power out. Thus, the heat lamp was out. The chicks require an environment of 90 degrees or...