I’ve got a great, easy, fast crochet pattern for you! First, a little back story. When I was young, my grandma and my great aunt crocheted everything under the sun. They were actually the ones that taught my cousin and me the basics of crocheting. Anyway, one thing they made at Easter was chickens with a plastic egg inside. They would put goodies inside the egg of course. I’m sure they can be used as a hard-boiled egg cover as well. I absolutely loved these chickens! I have no idea what happened to mine. A few years ago I remembered these cute little fellers and began a search for a pattern because it was so long ago I really had no idea how to even begin to make some. Well, I found a pattern and have been making them every Easter since. . Thank you April Moreland at The Left Side of Crochet blog!
April’s pattern is great, but I had an idea to modify her pattern and make a smaller baby chick. You know those mini plastic eggs? They fit right inside my baby chicks. So you can make a mama and baby. I’ve been making these this month as a fundraiser for our local volunteer fire department. Keep in mind that I’m not the best at writing out a crochet pattern, but here’s what I came up with. 🙂
Using an H or I hook, ch 12, join with sl st
ch 3, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next, all the way around, join (18)
ch 3, dc all the way around, join (18)
ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, sc in the next three sts, hdc in the next two, dc in the next 6, hdc in the next two, sc in the next 4, join (18)
ch 6, sl st in last chain from hook, ch 5, sl st in same st, ch 5, sl st in same st (this is the tail)
flatten your work and crochet through both layers of the chick: sc in the next 5, hdc & dc in the next st, dc & tr in the next, 2 tr in the next 2 st, tr & hdc & sl st in the last st, finish off.
for the beak, ch 2, sl st & sc in the last ch, finish off and attach to the chick.
There may be a little trial and error with the opening of the baby chick, depending on your stitch sizes, type of yarn and hook, for the small egg to fit. I have also made these with no egg opening and stuffed it.
I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern. Happy crocheting!
Ann
Baby Chicks Near Me in
Gravette, Arkansas
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Gravette 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. Gravette
Arkansas also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Gravette 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 Gravette AR.
Baby Chickens On
Sale in
Gravette, Arkansas
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Gravette 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
Gravette 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 Gravette
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 Near Me in
Gravette, 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
Gravette 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 Gravette,
Arkansas Baby chicks are very
charming and also
tough to withstand,
however it's finest to plan for their
arrival before you obtain them. Prepare first
by gathering not only the
right materials, yet
also the appropriate
knowledge to care for
them. Raising baby chicks is relatively
basic, you just should supply them with the following: A tidy and warm and comfortable
habitat Plenty of food as well
as water Interest and
love Habitat Your environment can be an easy box, fish tank,
feline provider, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels and
coverings (with no loosened
strings!) to start, and also after a
couple of weeks use straw over paper.
Keep in mind: Avoid utilizing only
newspaper or various other slipper
surface areas-- or your chicks legs can expand
malformed. You also need
something to provide food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
recipe from the feed shop, or a pickle container
cover for food and also a pet bird water dispenser from a pet shop. Also, as the chicks grow older you could present a perch
right into the habitat to get them
educated on perching. Heat To
maintain your chicks heat you should
offer them with a warmth resource.
This can be as straightforward as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from a
hardware store, or an infrared reptile heat
bulb additionally work extremely well (my
suggestion). Chicks need this
heat 24/7 up until their downy fluff is
changed with plumes (which can use
up to two months). The recently
hatched require a temperature level
in between 90 and also 100 degrees,
and also each week this can
be reduced by
approximately 5 levels approximately. The warmth resource must get on just one side of the cage
to permit chicks a range of
temperatures. The chicks are your finest
thermometer- if they are hiding in the
contrary edge of your heat
light, you have to
decrease the temperature level. If
they are surrounding each various other under the
heat (not simply cuddling),
you have to include some warmth.
House cleaning
Sanitation is key as
well as it keeps your chicks healthy. Be sure to alter
the bedding
typically and
always supply clean
food as well as water Food and also water.
Chicks grow quite quick
which calls for plenty of tidy
food and water. Supply
enough at all times and also inspect
often to avoid parched and also
hungry chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, and it can be found in both medicated and
also non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
initial two months, after that
change to a raiser food (~ 17 %
protein) for an additional 2 months,
and after that to a slightly
lower healthy protein feed or a level feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks prefer to obtain a running start on taking
dirt baths, while others will not take
up that activity till they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
enclosure, introduce a tray of sand or
filth for them to bathe in.
Interest as well as love There are a couple of benefits to spending time with your chicks. First of all, they will most
likely bond with you and
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily as well as
view their behavior, you can
catch disease or various
other issues earlier. Keep an
eye out for hissing, hopping, or
various other unhealthy
indicators. Make certain to
likewise look at
their poop, as looseness of the bowels can result in matted plumes and also obstructed cloaca.
Last but not least, it is necessary to watch out for social problems, such as the
tiniest chick getting picked
on. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are now totally feathery
and also its time for them to leave the
security of your home
and also move outside into a cage. Look into our
area on chicken cages to get more information
concerning coops as well as
appropriate cage environments.
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