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 To Buy in
Ruby, Louisiana
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Ruby Louisiana,
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. Ruby
Louisiana also has poultry equipment for sale, game chickens for sale in
Ruby Louisiana, 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 Ruby LA.
Baby
Chicks Not Eating in
Ruby, Louisiana
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Ruby Louisiana
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
Ruby Louisiana * 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 Ruby
Louisiana * 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 Under Heat Lamp in
Ruby, Louisiana
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
Ruby Louisiana 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 Ruby,
Louisiana Baby chicks are very
charming and also
tough to stand up to,
but it's best to plan for their
arrival before you get them. Prepare first
by compiling not only the
correct materials, however
likewise the proper
knowledge to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
simple, you just should give them with the following: A tidy and also warm
environment A lot of food as well
as water Focus and also
love Habitat Your habitat can be a straightforward box, aquarium,
cat carrier, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and
blankets (without loose
strings!) to begin, and also after a
couple of weeks make use of straw over paper.
Note: Avoid using just
paper or other slipper
surfaces-- or your chicks legs could grow
malformed. You likewise require
something to serve up food as well as
water in, such as a chicken feeder as well as water
meal from the feed store, or a pickle container
cover for food as well as a family
pet bird water dispenser from a pet store. Additionally, as the chicks get
older you could present a perch
right into the habitat to obtain them
educated on setting down. Warmth To
keep your chicks warm you need to
supply them with a warmth resource.
This could be as basic as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from a
hardware shop, or an infrared reptile heat
light bulb additionally work very
well (my
referral). Chicks require this
warmth 24/7 till their downy fluff is
replaced with plumes (which can occupy to two months). The recently
hatched require a temperature
in between 90 and 100 degrees,
as well as each week this can
be reduced by
roughly 5 levels approximately. The warmth source ought
to get on merely one side of the cage
to allow chicks a variety of
temperatures. The chicks are your finest
thermometer- if they are hiding in the
contrary corner of your heat
light, you have to
decrease the temperature level. If
they are surrounding each other under the
warmth (not merely snuggling),
you need to put some heat.
Housekeeping
Cleanliness is key as
well as it maintains your chicks healthy and
balanced. Make sure to change
the bedding
frequently and
always give clean
food as well as water Food and water.
Chicks grow really fast
which requires lots of clean
food as well as water. Give
enough in any way times as well
as examine
often to
stop parched and also
hungry chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, and also it comes
in both medicated and non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
first 2 months, then
change to a raiser food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
and then to a somewhat
lower protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks want
to get a running start on taking
dust bathrooms, while others will not take
up that activity until they are
older. If you have the space in your chick
enclosure, introduce a tray of sand or
dust for them to bathe in.
Focus and also love There are a
few advantages to spending time with your chicks. First off, they will more than likely bond with you and also
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily as well as
watch their actions, you could
capture health problem or various
other problems earlier. Keep an
eye out for wheezing, hopping, or
various other unhealthy
indicators. Make sure to
likewise take a look at
their poop, as looseness of the bowels can cause matted feathers and also clogged cloaca.
Lastly, it is necessary to look out
for social concerns, such as the
tiniest chick getting teased. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are currently completely feathery
and also its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your home
as well as move outside into a
coop. Take a look at our
area on chicken coops to find out
more
about cages and
appropriate coop environments.
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