Flock Update

Well these chicks are around 2 1/2 weeks old now,
with Gonzo being the eldest at 3 weeks and 1 day.

I though I'd show how much these Chicks have grown this last week

Gonzo has fluffed out a little
and is looking a bit more attractive.
Someone said it's a he but we will see.
I come out of the box EVERY time the top is lifted.
I fly quite well.





Sarafina the Heritage Mahogany Rhode Island Red
is quite the character, & the most tolerant of
being handled at all times. I can almost reach the
top of the box with my fluffy wings.



Sophira The Barred rock has doubled in size
and her new barred feathers are showing so pretty.
She is very independent but friendly.
She also like to be with her flock, calling
LOUDLY to them when she is out of the box alone.
She is a great flyer at this time.





Sarah & Kayce We don't know what your history/breeding is
but you guys sure are cute. Kayce has become quite
friendly, while Sarah doesn't let her get too far or
too much attention from her...:)These two are great flyers
and can hit the edsges of the box from one side to the other
No Problem. We just wish we knew the breed.





Alice the Silver Laced Wyandotte
She will be our lap chicken I am sure.
She just gets on your knee and takes a chill.
She's working out her wings a lot
but she can't quite reach the top lip
of the box.



We don't know what Gender you are little
Polish Bantam Scar (Scarlett) but
we're glad you finally got used to us. Quite flighty
and skiddish to start, but now flies to top of box rim
just to be petted then back down in the box Chicky will hop.
We can't wait to see how your hair grows out.



I Believe these critters are moving to the Farm this weekend
so they'll have lots of time to get acquainted with Butterscotch



We've had a fluttering good time with these chicks
but I do not see us working with more than a couple at a time again.
One tip to remember, cleanliness is a must.
When these chicks leave our bathroom it's getting
disinfected & steam cleaned, top to bottom.
Salmonella is no joke.
Do not feel intimidated by visitors, be sure
they wash before handling chicks & after. It's important
to make the kids understand & appreciate nature's good sides
& not so desirable sides (like germs).


We're excited for these guys/gals to get in the permanent coop.
I think we are going to use the deep litter method for composting
purposes. We're clearing out the old eggs this weekend, They'll be
tilled into the garden by the tomatoes for a calcium boost, as well
as deer repellant if there's any odor left.
You can look at my other blog

heyyallitsmev.blogspot.com "What...Me bloggin'...?"
for more info on calcium needs of tomatoes
just plug in Calcium to the blogger search bar on the right.

Have a great Friday
Keep it Green ~V

look up more chicken informations at backyardchickens.com

Gonzo ~ You Are Not Alone!

Well in an effort to find the elusive
Lavender English Orphingtons local,
we have acquired this colorful flock.
5 pullets, 1 bantam, & one prize (Gonzo)unknown
+ Butterscotch.

1 Mahogany Rhode Island Red
1 Barred Rock
1 Wyandotte
2 We will sees
1 Polish crested

are our new baby chicks purchased on May 16th, 2014 as
1 week approximately old chicks.

Here are some pics from when they came home.


Sarafina the Mahogany Rhode Island Red


Sophira the Barred Rock


Alice the Silver laced Wyandotte


Scar (Or Scarlett) as time will tell The Polish bantam


I picked out 2 almost twin chicks that came in the Golden Comet box but were clearly not golden
We are looking forward to seeing what breed Sarah & Kayce turn out to be.


So we're a little chicken poor right now,
in about 3 months at least
Butterscotch should be laying eggs.
(We'll Update this weekend too)

Fun fact I learned just today:
Do not feed chickens Corn on hot days
it raises their body temps.

I really need to get new photos this weekend as the chicks have
grown quite a lot.
What The Flock ~ V

Gonzo ~ A Pal for Butterscotch

Whelp... we've now won the Chicken Lottery twice from my daughters Kindergarten class.
Today she proudly brought home 'Gonzo,' a much younger chick than Butterscotch was to start. We've moved this chick into Butterscotch's old digs in our bathroom so the girls can baby it up and make it a cuddly chick.

Gonzo has the start of some white wing feathers and the cutest fat butt we've ever seen. I am sure in a couple weeks we'll be able to introduce the two chicks and see what happens, since the weather is warm.

Butterscotch has moved out of the lower level apartment (Trug)into a breezy upstairs chicken loft (Coop) at the farm.

I'm posting a few pictures just for beginning Identification of Gender & Breed help.
And Gonzo's sooo Cute








Gonzo's Chubby Booty sooo cutie

Well Look for more as our chicken adventures
continue. We're still on the lookout for a
local with some Lavender & Chocolate English Orphingtons

Have A Great Weekend
~V

Butterscotch's 1-Month Birthday☺

This morning's opening statement simplifies
how things have changed in our house.

The Chicken Is Loose In The Bathroom.

I've taken some photos to show Butterscotch's
new collar colorings coming through in the last week.
As well as you will notice one image where it appears
discolored on her under feathers.
We took a trip into the tub for whatever chicken
reasons Butterscotch may have had.
(Didn't care for it very much...lol)

But last night before we all retired to bed
we just had to cook up some sort of celebratory cake
for Butterscotch's milestone.
So we cooked up a box of Jiffy Quik Corn muffins
with added protein in the form of Quinoa.
Butterscotch ate the whole thing.
Chicken Mama ate 5.
and it was a quiet celebration & the cakes were enjoyed by all. ☺

Check it out
goto backyardchickens.com
to learn more about chickens
They got everything u need in one place



New Collar Feathers




If anyone can look at the combs and tell gender we'd appreciate it




Butterscotch's Baby picture courtesy of C. Allison LME K-% Teacher
taken 4/7/2014 ~ 4 days old


Have a Nice Day
Come Back Soon
~V
Keeo It Green

Iris Luv #3

Iris lend a romantical air to the spring garden.
No matter what colors, I think it has something to
do with their wonderous shaping.
Have you ever looked down inside an iris.
It's God's Artwork at it's best.

Here are a few more images
I hope you enjoy
(quite a number were taken on very windy days)



Backside of Dracula's Kiss




Harvest of Memories Rebloomer


Immortality


I hope you add a couple new Iris
to your garden collection.
I may have a few to trade in the coming weeks,
watch for that posting.



Prayers & Love flows stronger than any flooding waters
Please remember those in areas of weather related peril
on this National Day Of Prayer
~V