The Broody Bunch

Chickens, eggs and life in rural Maine

Chicks’ First Day Out

Posted by Miranda on May-26-2009

I made it through the weekend!  It was nice to visit with all of the family that I usually only see once or twice a year.  We all got to see how each other’s kids have grown and get updated pictures.  Unfortunately Little Maiden came home with a stomach bug.  She’s resting on the couch now with a bucket at the ready…

My chicks also made it through the weekend!  Willhi checked on them to make sure they were doing alright.  She said they had filled their waterer completely with shavings so she cleaned that out.  Otherwise, they did fine.

The gardens also came through okay.  They weren’t withered or torn up.  Something did dig in the spinach last night, though.  I think I’m going to have to fence it all in.

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The sun is out today and there isn’t a cloud in the sky.  The breeze is very light and I’m guessing it’s in the 70’s.  I put the chicken brooder outside on the porch so the chicks could enjoy the sun and fresh air.  I put bird netting over the top to keep them in and the hawks out.

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