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Two Weeks Away from The Chicks
I have been traveling for the last two weeks, so I have not seen the chicks in that time. When I got home this morning I was amazed at how much they have developed! They are at least three times the size, now have a lot of feathers, and have become a lot more spunky! I feel like a parent all over again. When my kids were babies it was amazing to me how fast they changed from day to day... now I get to see it in 18 chicks that are rapidly moving to chickenhood!
The Chicken Adventure Continues
The 18 chicks have been with us for 12 days now and are full-fledged family members. (For you observant readers, yes, it says 18 chicks. A certain husband-to-be was persuaded to take the last 2 chicks at the farm store when he stopped to get more feed!) Everyone checks on the chicks upon arriving home and waking in the morning. Before heading to bed at night, the chicks are on the list of creatures to whom good night wishes are sent.
The chicks are eating and drinking machines. They need refills of both throughout the day....
The American Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782. It was chosen because this species was unique to North America. Bald Eagles can be found in Canada, Northern Mexico, and in every state except Hawaii.
The American Bald Eagle is most recognized for its white head contrasting with its large dark-feathered body. Bald used to mean “white”, not hairless. A male Bald Eagle weighs about 9 pounds, and a female can weigh between 12-15 pounds. The...
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782. It was chosen because this species was unique to North America. Bald Eagles can be found in Canada, Northern Mexico, and in every state except Hawaii.
The American Bald Eagle is most recognized for its white head contrasting with its large dark-feathered body. Bald used to mean “white”, not hairless. A male Bald Eagle weighs about 9 pounds, and a female can weigh between 12-15 pounds. The...
The Adventure of Chickens Begins
This year my family decided to undertake the adventure of raising egg-laying chickens. In February, we went to the local farm store here, in New Hampshire, and ordered a dozen egg-laying chickens in three breeds:
- New Hampshire Reds
- Black Wyandottes
- Black Sexlets
This week the 1 day old chicks arrived! I went to the store on the 15th and picked up the dozen new additions to our household. While I was there the clerk mentioned that she had a few extra of two other varieties (Aracuanas and Silver-winged Wyandottes), so we decided to take 2 of each of those, bringing us...
- New Hampshire Reds
- Black Wyandottes
- Black Sexlets