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 Chicks And Ducks For Sale in
Sapelo Island, Georgia
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Sapelo Island Georgia,
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. Sapelo Island
Georgia also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Sapelo Island Georgia, 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 Sapelo Island GA.
Baby Chicks Baby
Chickens in
Sapelo Island, Georgia
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Sapelo Island Georgia
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
Sapelo Island Georgia * 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 Sapelo Island
Georgia * 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 Chickens Diet in
Sapelo Island, Georgia
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
Sapelo Island Georgia 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 Sapelo Island,
Georgia Baby chicks are really
cute and
challenging to resist,
yet it's ideal to prepare for their
arrival before you obtain them. Prepare initially
by collecting not only the
appropriate products, but
likewise the correct
understanding to take care of
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
simple, you just need
to offer them with the following: A tidy and also cozy
habitat A lot of food and water Attention as well as
love Environment Your environment can be a
simple box, aquarium,
pet cat provider, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and also
coverings (without any loose
strings!) to start, and after a few weeks utilize straw over paper.
Keep in mind: Avoid using only
paper or other sandal
surfaces-- or your chicks legs can grow
misshapen. You likewise need
something to provide food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder and also water
meal from the feed store, or a pickle jar
cover for food as well as a family
pet bird water dispenser from an animal shop. Additionally, as the chicks get
older you could present a perch
into the habitat to obtain them
educated on setting down. Warmth To
maintain your chicks warm you should
supply them with a warmth resource.
This can be as basic as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style light from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile heat
bulb also function effectively (my
recommendation). Chicks need this
heat 24/7 till their downy fluff is
changed with plumes (which can take up to 2 months). The recently
hatched need a temperature
between 90 and 100 levels,
and weekly this can
be minimized by
approximately 5 degrees or
so. The warmth source need to get on just one side of the cage
to allow chicks a range of
temperature levels. The chicks are your best
thermostat- if they are concealing in the
contrary edge of your warmth
light, you need to
minimize the temperature level. If
they are smothering each various other under the
heat (not just curling up),
you have to add some heat.
Housekeeping
Cleanliness is essential and also it maintains your chicks healthy and
balanced. Make sure to alter
the bed linen
typically and also
always give tidy
food as well as water Food and water.
Chicks grow very fast
which needs lots of clean
food as well as water. Provide
sufficient at all times as well
as check
frequently to avoid thirsty and also
starving chicks. Chick food is various compared
to grown-up chicken food, and also it comes
in both medicated and non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
initial 2 months, after that
switch to a grower food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
and then to a slightly
reduced protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have layers). Dirt Some chicks like to get a running start on taking
dust bathrooms, while others will not occupy that activity until they are
older. If you have the room in your chick
enclosure, introduce a tray of sand or
dirt for them to wash in.
Focus and love There are a
few advantages to hanging
out with your chicks. Firstly, they will probably bond with you and
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily and also
see their behavior, you can
capture disease or various
other troubles previously. Keep an
eye out for hissing, hopping, or
various other harmful
indicators. Make certain to
also check out
their poop, as looseness of the bowels can bring about matted feathers as well
as obstructed cloaca.
Lastly, it is very
important to keep an eye out for social problems, such as the
tiniest chick getting badgered. Empty nest disorder So your
chicks are currently totally feathered
and its time for them to leave the
safety of your house
as well as relocate outside into a cage. Take a look at our
area on chicken coops to find out
more
about coops and
correct cage environments.
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