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    Communities > Forums > Poultry and Livestock
    Forum: Poultry and LivestockReplies: 13, Views: 20
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    Larkie

    Larkie
    Camilla, GA (Zone 8a)

    March 7, 2006 6:34 PM

    Post #2093561

    These hatched off on Saturday...

    Larkie

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    Larkie

    Larkie
    Camilla, GA (Zone 8a)

    March 7, 2006 6:38 PM

    Post #2093573

    Here they are with Mama..Only 6 this time.. Last 2 hens came off with 10 and 14... Nice to see a small family this time..

    Larkie

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    leaflady
    Hughesville, MO (Zone 5a)

    March 8, 2006 1:18 AM

    Post #2094466

    How cute. I love baby chickens.
    KathyJo
    Fayette, MO (Zone 6a)

    March 8, 2006 10:31 AM

    Post #2095134

    They look happy and healthy.
    Zeppy
    Shenandoah Valley, VA (Zone 6b)

    March 8, 2006 10:54 AM

    Post #2095158

    Sweet babies! They change so quickly from those little fluffball wind-up toys into little birds. She's a good mama?

    Tammy

    Tammy
    Barto, PA (Zone 6b)

    March 8, 2006 11:29 AM

    Post #2095200

    I just love watching & listening to the little peeps! so cute!
    I've got so many chickens right now, I haven't let them keep
    the eggs so its been a while since I've had a batch of my
    own. Thanks for sharing!
    Tam
    MiniSchnuz
    New Iberia, LA (Zone 9a)

    March 10, 2006 12:09 AM

    Post #2099902

    Cutie... it made me want more chickens!!! LOL.. I have to wait next spring!
    TamaraFaye
    Fritch, TX (Zone 6b)

    March 10, 2006 2:12 AM

    Post #2100291

    lovely chicks Larkie, thanks for the pretty pics! what breed is the mama?

    Larkie

    Larkie
    Camilla, GA (Zone 8a)

    March 10, 2006 2:28 AM

    Post #2100347

    The mama was a small chicken, maybe a bantam, and the daddy was just like the rooster in my other picture..All mixed up, lol..

    Larkie
    Badseed
    Lynchburg, OH (Zone 6a)

    March 14, 2006 11:51 AM

    Post #2111552

    I am sure that box is recycled and not new right??? LOL The postal police will be hot on your tail. LOL

    You guys are killing me with all these cute chick pics! I decided to do the coop first, rather than having homeless, or rather homebound chicks staring at me, waiting for a coop. I want some chicks too!!

    They are cute Larkie!
    Zeppy
    Shenandoah Valley, VA (Zone 6b)

    March 14, 2006 11:55 AM

    Post #2111563

    Smart choice, badseed. We're working hard on our coop to have it ready for the older crowd... the new babies will go in the tractor. Yipes! Time's a wastin...

    Larkie

    Larkie
    Camilla, GA (Zone 8a)

    March 14, 2006 3:09 PM

    Post #2111952

    LOL!
    Recycled more than once..
    For sure get a coop first..It is always needed for babies or a sick chicken or any kind of baby that needs a safe haven for a bit.. Mine has housed many kinds of sick and/or injured animals...For the chicks, make sure the wire is small enough to be snake proof and that the bottom has cardboard or removable plywood for when they are very young..Many predators will pull the baby chicks legs right thru..Spoken from experience..Good luck.. Chickens are great..

    Larkie
    Badseed
    Lynchburg, OH (Zone 6a)

    March 14, 2006 3:41 PM

    Post #2112030

    I do have a coop. You'll have to see the city chick post. LOL I just don't have the time right now to devote to cleaning it up and fencing it in. I'm hoping things will slow down next month. HA!
    MaryE
    Baker City, OR (Zone 5b)

    March 15, 2006 1:10 PM

    Post #2114039

    Cute little family, Larkie. Michelle, you haven't been on the farm long enough to know that things never slow down much, there is always a project or 2 that has to be done yesterday. Jumping from one pending emergency situation to another is a way of life on a farm.

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