tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post869488526736826817..comments2024-02-27T15:19:59.496-08:00Comments on Backyard Farming: Meet the New GirlsMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169799115572882024noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-43782304869547574192012-02-24T10:22:42.019-08:002012-02-24T10:22:42.019-08:00Very nice blog, I just wanted to let you know that...Very nice blog, I just wanted to let you know that the ones you cal Araucana's are not Araucana's. They are a mixed breed called easter eggers collectively. I raise the true Araucana's. They are rumpless (no tail) and have a bit of skin by the ears that have feathers growing from it to look like earrings. You can visit my website to see some real Araucana's search for fivehillsfarm or visit the Araucana Club of AmericaCat Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805421268457359257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-83379916784611455092011-02-05T12:56:49.298-08:002011-02-05T12:56:49.298-08:00We are going to have our first chickens this sprin...We are going to have our first chickens this spring, I'm so excited....but, like you in the past, probably not until May. The coop won't be ready for a while yet as we are up to our waists in snow!sharonhttp://quiltingthefarm.vius.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-46565286598195148882011-01-31T13:14:12.228-08:002011-01-31T13:14:12.228-08:00We've had chickens for the last couple of year...We've had chickens for the last couple of years. The feed store had a nice selection. We have 3 Araucanas and they lay from a robins egg blue to a olive green eggs. 3 barred rocks and 5 rhode island reds. I'm working my way up to processing the current bunch and replacing my flock. Still studying up on how to do it humanely.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086478050446159383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-63418796978209713532011-01-28T17:06:08.971-08:002011-01-28T17:06:08.971-08:00Yea for new chicks. We're getting partridge c...Yea for new chicks. We're getting partridge chanteclers this year. <br /><br />We've had chickens in the past, but just moved - we're looking forward to NOT buying eggs at the store anymore. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784160644947020521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-38844767331673743072011-01-26T16:10:35.974-08:002011-01-26T16:10:35.974-08:00When we purchase a farm in the next year or two I ...When we purchase a farm in the next year or two I will have many chickens and all the other farm critters too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778054413371087920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-74289744942438951052011-01-26T10:05:59.242-08:002011-01-26T10:05:59.242-08:00Gosh they sure are cute! We are getting our first...Gosh they sure are cute! We are getting our first peeps in just a couple of weeks!The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-17894526570997246662011-01-26T07:20:19.417-08:002011-01-26T07:20:19.417-08:00I have 3 chickens right now. Not sure of the breed...I have 3 chickens right now. Not sure of the breed as they were given to me and they didnt know what they were.The hen didnt start laying until almost a year. I am going to check out the red star! <br /><br />I want more though and have been waiting to order. I was thrilled to see you get yours. I am going to see how much longer I have to wait.<br /><br />Been contemplating the whole incubater thing but am unsure of how that all works with shipping n stuff. I need to do more research.Turtles In Northern Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405154782946950720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-31858923703838046672011-01-26T06:20:04.736-08:002011-01-26T06:20:04.736-08:00We've had chickens since 2006, and LOVE them! ...We've had chickens since 2006, and LOVE them! They have been such an amazing addition to our little suburban homestead and really make it feel like we're moving in the right direction toward some sort of self-sufficiency. In fact, it was getting the chickens that helped to spur us faster in that direction :).<br /><br />We also have ducks, which are a hoot!<br /><br />By the way, to your readers who live in HOA restrictive suburbs, maybe they should look into <a href="http://www.cityfarmer.org/quail2.html" rel="nofollow">raising quail</a> - which are much quieter than chickens and take up consierably less space ;). In fact, depending on how private their yards are, it's quite likely that the neighbors would never even know ;).Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642417312794814066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-73302594413407704582011-01-26T04:15:01.782-08:002011-01-26T04:15:01.782-08:00For you all wanting to order,look up hatcheries an...For you all wanting to order,look up hatcheries and there are some that will ship 10 and some that require more up to 25.<br />We have been raising and hatching our own chicks for several year now.They are great for our homeschool room,when we hatch.It teaches my son to true meaning to KNOW WHERE YOUR FOOD COMES FROM.<br /><br />We have had Red stars(red sex links)which start laying at 16 wks all the way to Silkies and lots in between.<br />Go for it and purchase some.Once SPring comes a lot of feed stores will start getting them.Just call and ask if they do!!!!!!<br />I love a nice backyard flock,which consists of a mixture.Right now we have the Original Dark RIR and lots of silkies.WE are going to hatch and sell chicks this year to help with the feed cost that seems to go up.<br />HAVE FUN WITH YOUR GIRLS,they are the best thing to add to your little homestead.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228628838529291597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-68146404033009201522011-01-25T22:02:56.924-08:002011-01-25T22:02:56.924-08:00I love chicks! I have 38 chickens right now. My fa...I love chicks! I have 38 chickens right now. My favorite breed is probably the Ameraucanas (or Araucanas). They are hardy, friendly, unique and I love the egg color. When I chose the chickens I have I focused on buying breeds with varying egg colors. Now I have have "eggs rainbows". I love it. I also love displaying the eggs in the cartons from light to dark :).Mona @ Healthy Homesteadinghttp://healthyhomesteading.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-14869709869316769952011-01-25T21:13:35.066-08:002011-01-25T21:13:35.066-08:00I just love it, I love that there are other people...I just love it, I love that there are other people out there that have a passion for this and love their girls as much as I do! <br /><br />Brandon, I actually got the chicks from the local feed store, the breeds I wanted on mypetchicken.con wouldn't ship until the middle of March and I wanted them now. But, if you aren't really picky about the breed you can get them much sooner.<br /><br />Daisy, sorry you can't get some girls of your own! If they can't handle a rain barrel, there is no way they will allow chickens. Some day! <br /><br />Michael, you can do it. We will help!<br /><br />Courtney, way to go having chickens in a town home!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-35523964501260117562011-01-25T20:34:26.355-08:002011-01-25T20:34:26.355-08:00We first got chickens in a town home. There was n...We first got chickens in a town home. There was nothing in the CC&R's about it so we had 3. Now that we have moved and have a MUCH bigger yard, I think I need to add a few more ladies to the little backyard farm. I've always wanted a Buff Orpington. Our Barred Rock is gorgeous but the Rhode Island Red is my favorite, I love her personality.courtneybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070400545967742963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-15129756093747136442011-01-25T19:17:04.399-08:002011-01-25T19:17:04.399-08:00Help me! I can't get over how freaking cool th...Help me! I can't get over how freaking cool this is! GREAT names, thx for the awesome pics, that is IT ... we are getting chickens too this Spring. Love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462242982522337652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-84912350805775060152011-01-25T19:02:14.610-08:002011-01-25T19:02:14.610-08:00We have 4 cochin hens.... 2 blue and 2 black. We h...We have 4 cochin hens.... 2 blue and 2 black. We hatched them 2 years ago, and I can't imagine life without them now. :) Love my girls. We have chicken-fever soooo bad right now, and this blog post probably just pushed me over the edge. Mypetchicken here I come! LOL!Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-26854241258939262082011-01-25T17:20:32.198-08:002011-01-25T17:20:32.198-08:00I don't think the HOA would approve...they can...I don't think the HOA would approve...they can't even handle a rain barrel in front of the house.<br />Someday...<br /><br />Enjoy your new girls!daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-64712946944988598422011-01-25T12:46:54.523-08:002011-01-25T12:46:54.523-08:00I see the box but can't make out the company n...I see the box but can't make out the company name -- where did you get them from? a local farm? were they delivered?brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729368576491136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-35648205128059243772011-01-25T11:55:35.775-08:002011-01-25T11:55:35.775-08:00Out of the question. The only way I enjoy eggs is...Out of the question. The only way I enjoy eggs is in pastry! There's no way I could butcher them for meat. So, I will enjoy your chicken ranch from a far.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-77146198049001142232011-01-25T11:42:56.109-08:002011-01-25T11:42:56.109-08:00Mayberry,
Good question, if you introduce a baby ...Mayberry,<br /><br />Good question, if you introduce a baby chick to the other girls, most likely she would be pecked to death. You would have to raise her separate then when she got to be the same size as the other two, you could introduce them. Chickens are social and like companionship, so if you are going to get more, I suggest getting at least 2 more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-69298994468127810072011-01-25T11:36:56.582-08:002011-01-25T11:36:56.582-08:00We have a barred Rock and a Rhode Island Red. We a...We have a barred Rock and a Rhode Island Red. We also had a Delaware, but "she" turned out to be a "he"...so back to the feed store he went. Our neighbors are too close to have a rooster! We brought our girls home in July, they were a week old, and they started laying the day after Christmas. I'd love to get one more, but how should I introduce a baby? We're still pretty new at this, but love it! Thanks :)maryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659513334959937791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-4860493173371986572011-01-25T11:24:19.850-08:002011-01-25T11:24:19.850-08:00How fun for you! Who can resist little chicks? Our...How fun for you! Who can resist little chicks? Our 4H group is going to hatch eggs this year - mostly meat birds, but I'm going to slip in a few layers as well: Marans, Rhode Island Reds, and Orpingtons.<br /><br />Have fun with the little girls!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564840073358020600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-74514162195972386112011-01-25T11:19:22.961-08:002011-01-25T11:19:22.961-08:00Oh they are sooo adorable!!! I would love to have ...Oh they are sooo adorable!!! I would love to have chickens but my fiance is totally against anything that resembles a farm animal. I'm still hopeful that once we get our house in order and he sees how great a veggie garden is he'll want fresh eggs. I'm not giving up yet! :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063352500918945042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-65655727598141383092011-01-25T10:16:50.458-08:002011-01-25T10:16:50.458-08:00Aww, so cute!
I have mixed breed chickens, not su...Aww, so cute!<br /><br />I have mixed breed chickens, not sure what exactly they are. They're smart, hardy and breed like rabbits, though. I have been toying with the idea of getting some Barred Rocks, though. My hens like to hide their eggs when they get broody and I get tired of tracking them down. I've heard the Barred Rocks don't go broody, and they're pretty, too!A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-46994613092521684372011-01-25T09:30:36.794-08:002011-01-25T09:30:36.794-08:00I'm picking up MY girls next month!
So excited...I'm picking up MY girls next month!<br />So excited!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331178223872958682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-44758315380216850282011-01-25T09:08:24.473-08:002011-01-25T09:08:24.473-08:00We got chickens last year and we love them! They&...We got chickens last year and we love them! They're great layers. As a matter of fact, I sold a dozen eggs yesterday--our first sale! We have 2 Rhode Island Reds, 2 Buff Orpingtons, and 2 Ameraucanas.Shaunikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863776550898032303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-57918867415516599152011-01-25T09:06:54.641-08:002011-01-25T09:06:54.641-08:00We finally found our new farmstead! We move on Apr...We finally found our new farmstead! We move on April 15, so hubby has agreed to let me go ahead and order our chicks now, so by the time we move, it won't be long before we have fresh eggs.<br /><br />You like the Barred Rock...have you ever heard of the Barred American Holland breed? They look nearly the same as the Barred Plymouth Rock, but they lay white eggs. They are a heritage breed that is critically endangered. The breed originated in USA. It is one of the endangered breeds we have chosen to breed and keep a good flock of and "get the word out" abut them.<br /><br />You can see the info here:<br />http://albc-usa.org/cpl/holland.html<br />The only two places I can find them is Sandhill Preservation Hatchery and Ideal Hatchery.<br />Just wanted to share about the Hollands, since you like the barred chickens :-)Amyhttp://www.crazyforthecountry.comnoreply@blogger.com