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 Supplies in
Leo, Indiana
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Leo Indiana,
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. Leo
Indiana also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Leo Indiana, 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 Leo IN.
Baby Chickens Breeds in
Leo, Indiana
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Leo Indiana
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
Leo Indiana * 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 Leo
Indiana * 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 For Sale in
Leo, Indiana
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
Leo Indiana 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 Leo,
Indiana Baby chicks are quite
cute as well as
hard to resist,
however it's ideal to prepare for their
arrival before you obtain them. Prepare first
by gathering not only the
right products, but
additionally the correct
understanding to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
basic, you merely have to supply them with the following: A
clean and cozy
habitat Plenty of food and water Focus and also
love Environment Your habitat can be a straightforward box, aquarium,
pet cat carrier, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and
coverings (with no loose
strings!) to start, and also after a few weeks make use of straw over newspaper.
Note: Avoid using only
paper or various other slipper
surface areas-- or your chicks legs can expand
misshapen. You likewise need
something to provide food and
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
dish from the feed shop, or a pickle jar
lid for food as well as a pet dog bird water dispenser from a
pet dog shop. Additionally, as the chicks grow older you could present a perch
right into the environment to obtain them
trained on setting down. Heat To
keep your chicks heat you need to
give them with a heat resource.
This can be as easy as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from an equipment shop, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb additionally function effectively (my
referral). Chicks need this
warmth 24/7 up until their downy fluff is
changed with feathers (which can use
up to two months). The newly
hatched require a temperature level
between 90 and 100 levels,
and also each week this can
be decreased by
approximately 5 levels or
so. The warmth source should be on merely one side of the cage
to permit chicks a variety of
temperature levels. The chicks are your ideal
thermometer- if they are concealing in the
opposite corner of your heat
lamp, you should
minimize the temperature level. If
they are smothering each various other under the
warmth (not merely curling up),
you should put some warmth.
Home cleaning
Cleanliness is key as
well as it keeps your chicks healthy. Be sure to alter
the bedding
typically and
constantly give clean
food as well as water Food as well as water.
Chicks expand really fast
which calls for lots of clean
food as well as water. Supply
enough at all times and also inspect
usually to
stop parched and
starving chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, as well as it comes
in both medicated and
also non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
first 2 months, then
change to a grower food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for another 2 months,
and then to a somewhat
reduced protein feed or a level feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks want
to obtain a head start on taking
dirt baths, while others won't use up that activity until they are
older. If you have the room in your chick
unit, introduce a tray of sand or
dust for them to bathe in.
Interest as well as love There are a
few advantages to spending quality time with your chicks. First of all, they will probably bond with you and also
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily and also
enjoy their habits, you could
catch ailment or other issues previously. Keep an
eye out for wheezing, hopping, or
other undesirable
signs. Make sure to
likewise look at
their poop, as diarrhea can result in matted plumes as well
as obstructed cloaca.
Finally, it is necessary to keep an eye out for social problems, such as the
smallest chick getting picked
on. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are now completely feathered
and also its time for them to leave the
security of your home
as well as relocate outside right into a cage. Look into our
area on chicken coops to read more
regarding coops and also
proper coop environments.
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