The weekend sure was good to us! We had some absolutely gorgeous 80 degree weather and spent tons of time outside (in t-shirts and shorts! in February!) and it was much needed. I'm always amazed at how good it feels just being able to soak up some fresh air and sunshine after being cooped up inside...it makes me feel energized and happy and it makes for a super tired kiddo at the end of the day, a total win-win!
I'll share some photos from the past few days but the highlights were definitely getting baby chickens and Jason getting a porch built on the front of the garden house/chicken coup! It quickly became our preferred picnic and snack time spot and Sadie also refers to it as "her stage" and has given us a few good performances already ;-)
She's already completely smitten with her chickens and has totally bonded with one in particular...
As soon as Sadie picks her up, she falls asleep and they'll sit like this for 30 minutes at a time. It's seriously the sweetest thing ever.
We got 8 to start (a mix of 3 different breeds) but will definitely be adding more to the family in the coming weeks. Jason plans to have their coup done in the next several days so that it's ready to go for them once they're big enough to be moved outside (in another month or so). If all goes as planned, we should start getting eggs this summer!
On Sunday we bakes scones for breakfast and then headed to a baby shower in the afternoon. I have my glucose test early Monday morning so once we got back from the shower, we had dinner, packed Sadie's bag and took her to my mom's house for a sleepover. She loves spending the night at grammy's house and I figured it would save my mom from getting up super early to come over to babysit so I could head to downtown Ft. Worth (in rush hour) for my appointment. It also gave Jason and I a free night at home so it was the perfect way to wrap up the weekend!
Hope you all had a relaxing few days as well!
Baby Chickens Male Or Female in
Desha, Arkansas
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Desha Arkansas,
including Sussex Chickens, Welsummer Chickens, Turken Chickens and more.
Be sure to check out the Bargain Specials, as you can combine different
egg layers in smaller amounts and buy as an assortment. Desha
Arkansas also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Desha Arkansas, bantams for sale, ducks for sale, geese for sale,
turkeys for sale, guinea for sale, peafowl for sale, pheasant for sale,
chukar partridge for sale, bobwhite for sale, many different breeds of
baby chicks for sale in Desha AR.
Baby Chicks On Sale in
Desha, Arkansas
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Desha Arkansas
catalog is a yearly traditions in many houses. My kids and I eagerly await
the Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog. We love looking at all the cool and
different chicken breeds available. Catalogs are free so head on over to
their site and request one if you are interested.
Typically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds
and bantams. Bantams are fun hardy little chickens, they lay tiny eggs
that kids especially love collecting. Bantams typically weigh less than 2
pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros
and cons to ordering baby chicks online. Pros of buying baby chicks in
Desha Arkansas * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large
variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best
selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens
available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of
both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money
and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose
all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on
chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the
breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Desha
Arkansas * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell
out fast, sometimes as early as 6 months in advance of shipping! If you
are wanting a certain breed it's best to order your chicks in the fall
before their orders sell out.
Baby Chicks Habitat in
Desha, Arkansas
Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is
necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put
in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce
enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to
buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you
choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship
and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in
Desha Arkansas is easy and has always been a very pleasant
experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks
but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all
those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait
was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Desha,
Arkansas Baby chicks are extremely
cute and also
difficult to withstand,
however it's finest to prepare for their
arrival prior to you obtain them. Prepare initially
by compiling not only the
correct products, however
also the appropriate
understanding to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is fairly
simple, you merely have to offer them with the following: A tidy and warm and comfortable
habitat Plenty of food and water Focus and
love Habitat Your habitat could be a straightforward box, fish tank,
pet cat provider, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and also
blankets (with no loosened
strings!) to start, as well as after a few weeks use straw over paper.
Note: Avoid making use of just
newspaper or other sandal
surface areas-- or your chicks legs can grow
misshapen. You additionally need
something to serve up food as well as
water in, such as a chicken feeder and also water
recipe from the feed store, or a pickle jar
cover for food and also a family
pet bird water dispenser from a pet store. Also, as the chicks age you can introduce a perch
right into the habitat to get them
educated on setting down. Warmth To
keep your chicks heat you need to
give them with a warmth source.
This can be as easy as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style light from a
hardware store, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb also function extremely well (my
referral). Chicks need this
warmth 24/7 till their downy fluff is
replaced with feathers (which can occupy to 2 months). The newly
hatched require a temperature
between 90 and also 100 degrees,
and also weekly this could
be decreased by
approximately 5 degrees approximately. The heat source must get on merely one side of the cage
to permit chicks a range of
temperature levels. The chicks are your ideal
thermometer- if they are hiding in the
opposite corner of your heat
light, you need to
reduce the temperature level. If
they are surrounding each various other under the
heat (not merely snuggling),
you have to include some heat.
Housekeeping
Cleanliness is crucial as
well as it keeps your chicks healthy and
balanced. Be sure to transform
the bed linen
often as well as
constantly offer clean
food and also water Food as well as water.
Chicks grow extremely quick
which requires lots of tidy
food and water. Offer
sufficient in any way times as well
as check
frequently to
stop thirsty and also
hungry chicks. Chick food is different compared
to adult chicken food, and also it comes
in both medicated and non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
very first 2 months, after that
switch to a raiser food (~ 17 %
protein) for one more 2 months,
and afterwards to a somewhat
lower healthy protein feed or a level feed
(if you have layers). Soil Some chicks prefer to obtain a head start on taking
filth bathrooms, while others will not take
up that activity until they are
older. If you have the space in your chick
unit, introduce a tray of sand or
filth for them to bathe in.
Attention as well as love There are a
few advantages to spending quality time with your chicks. First of all, they will certainly probably bond with you and
not run away as adults. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily as well as
enjoy their behavior, you could
capture ailment or various
other troubles previously. Keep an
eye out for hissing, limping, or
various other undesirable
signs. Make sure to
also consider
their poop, as diarrhea can result in matted feathers as well
as obstructed cloaca.
Last but not least, it is important to keep an eye out for social issues, such as the
tiniest chick getting teased. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are currently completely feathered
and also its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your home
as well as move outside into a
coop. Check out our
section on chicken cages to read more
regarding coops and
correct cage environments.
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