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Shadow’s Babies: Day Three
Shadow has turned out to be a good mama. Here she is with her babies on day three.
Baby Peeps and the Great Outdoors
The two-day-old peeps ventured into the great outdoors of the Banty B&B today. A bit soon for this type of adventure in my eyes. I suspect that they led their mama on a merry chase. Shadow seems to be a … Continue reading
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Little Miracles
I’ve been on Shadow watch the last couple of days. When I poked my head in the banty coop tonight I saw an egg shell lying next to Shadow. Although I didn’t hear any telltale peeps, I all but danced … Continue reading
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Freedom Ranger Chick Update
We’ve had these little guys with us for nine days now. It’s amazing how fast they grow. Look at the feathers coming out on their wings – and their tiny little tail feathers! They’re too cute. I hope they get … Continue reading
Chicken Math at Work
We went to town today for a roll of 6′ x 50′ chicken wire and came home with four bantam chicks and no chicken wire. How did that happen? It had to be Chicken Math. These little cuties were $1 … Continue reading
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Chicks at Week Four
We’ve had the baby chicks for four weeks now. This has been quite an exciting experience for our family. We’ve all fallen in love with “The Girls.” The meat chickens are not quite so lovable. At least to me. And it … Continue reading
Week Three With the Chicks
It’s been three weeks since the Peepsters came into our lives. “Peepsters” is my name for them or “The Girls.” They’re looking a bit scraggly at this point. They’re in this sort of adolescent stage. We’re pretty certain we’ve figured … Continue reading
I Spy…
I spy… a crazy lady with a camera. 175 shots later and she felt compelled to post these six pics. The baby hens at two weeks old. Funny looking little things, aren’t they?
Chicks – Week One at Downeast Thunder Farm
We have had the baby chicks for one week today. It’s amazing how much they’ve grown in this short time! They’re developing their wing feathers and have just sprouted the beginnings of their tail feathers. What is really wild is … Continue reading
Baby Chicks – Day 3 at Downeast Thunder Farm
The baby chicks seem to have settled in and are feeling their oats!
