I labeled this second egg, because the first one broke. I wondered why Henrietta was hanging out in the corner of our back porch. I happened to look down today and saw the remains of an egg. I guessed that either Henrietta or Bob stepped on it. Since we don't have a large enough coop, I grabbed a banker's box, put it in the corner (where Henrietta had been hanging out), and put hay in it. Henrietta moved in right away! I checked about twenty minutes later, and saw an egg between her eggs. Good job Henrietta!
Showing posts with label Australorp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australorp. Show all posts
Monday, April 11, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Chickens Go Exploring
Bob and Henrietta really started exploring the yard recently. We fenced in an area behind our house (6000 square feet). The birds have been staying around the back porch and fig tree. I think the clover is too enticing.
I caught Bob and Henrietta wandering in the far corner behind the garage. They are very happy birds!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Let Me In
Bob and Henrietta discovered the back porch yesterday. Today, they were on it some more and even perched on top of the rocking chair. Bob kept looking in through the glass back door. He even pecked on the glass once!
No, Bob. You can NOT come in.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Taking a Dirt Bath
Bob and Henrietta are growing up fast. Bob is becoming quite a handsome fellow, and both birds are very solid.
I walked outside to snap a photo of the two and found them wallowing in the dirt. They had scratched themselves a nice spot right next to the back porch. This is the best clear shot. They were way too busy, and I have a few blurry shots as they wallowed and wallowed to their hearts' content.
I walked outside to snap a photo of the two and found them wallowing in the dirt. They had scratched themselves a nice spot right next to the back porch. This is the best clear shot. They were way too busy, and I have a few blurry shots as they wallowed and wallowed to their hearts' content.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Out and About
The "girls" (poor chickens - one is really a rooster but I call them the girls) really enjoyed today. It is strange to call birds happy, but they truly seemed happy today. I cleaned their coop. While the "run" was up and out of the way, they took the opportunity to roam about the yard a bit.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Proud "Mama"
Today, "Mama" (aka me) had to work today. Luckily, my husband teaches at a local college and doesn't have to be on campus yet. So, he let the chickens run in the yard and kept an eye/ear on them. Since this is day three for the Australorps, I am thinking they will be fine from now on.
My son took this picture of me posing with the girls and one guy.
PS: My older son still won't let me name them all Stupid Chicken. :)
My son took this picture of me posing with the girls and one guy.
PS: My older son still won't let me name them all Stupid Chicken. :)
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Take a Beak
Yes, we own chickens - Australorps to be precise.
For Christmas, my husband gave me chicken feed, a waterer, and a chicken coop. We had discussed many many times the idea of raising chickens and eating the eggs. I had done some minimal research on MyPetChicken.com and read Beginner's Guide to Chickens by Faber so had an idea of what breeds of chickens I wanted.
After we came back from traveling over Christmas, I searched Craig's List (where else?) and found a man nearby who was advertising several breeds for sale. I talked to him on the phone, and since he sounded like he was serious and knew what he was doing (chickens are his hobby, but he has THOUSANDS of chickens), I asked if we could visit and take a look. Of course, it rained the entire time we were there talking to him, but the boys didn't seem to buy. He turned out to be a great guy, and, even though we only paid him for two young chickens (two months old), he gave us three more chickens (so four females and a male total) to take home.
Today, I let the chickens out in the yard for a bit. They are pretty friendly and curious, although I had to climb a learning curve for getting them back into their coop!
For Christmas, my husband gave me chicken feed, a waterer, and a chicken coop. We had discussed many many times the idea of raising chickens and eating the eggs. I had done some minimal research on MyPetChicken.com and read Beginner's Guide to Chickens by Faber so had an idea of what breeds of chickens I wanted.
After we came back from traveling over Christmas, I searched Craig's List (where else?) and found a man nearby who was advertising several breeds for sale. I talked to him on the phone, and since he sounded like he was serious and knew what he was doing (chickens are his hobby, but he has THOUSANDS of chickens), I asked if we could visit and take a look. Of course, it rained the entire time we were there talking to him, but the boys didn't seem to buy. He turned out to be a great guy, and, even though we only paid him for two young chickens (two months old), he gave us three more chickens (so four females and a male total) to take home.
Today, I let the chickens out in the yard for a bit. They are pretty friendly and curious, although I had to climb a learning curve for getting them back into their coop!
