Herbal FarmGirl: April 2015

April 28, 2015

Motherhood

I'M GOING TO BE A MOMMY!

I'm approximately 6 weeks along.

Right now Baby looks like a lizard! LOL But Baby is the size of a sweet pea.

April 27, 2015

They're Home

Our chickens are home! And are quite happy in their new home. I can't wait for them to start laying this fall.

We have 6 Rhode Island Reds, 5 Barred Rocks, and 5 Buff Orpingtons

I decided to leave them in the coop for a week to get them accustomed to the new coop. So they'll know that that is home. Then I hope to let them out into an inclosed area. If Brian can find time to put the t-posts in and get the fencing up. I'll let them explore that area for another week. This will also let the dogs get use to them without chasing them all over the yard. Then I hope to let them free range. I'm praying hard the dogs don't chase them!

April 17, 2015

Chicken Coop Almost Done

Brian has the chicken coop just about done! All we need are the roosts but we have a few months to get those in before they even start to use them. Now for the word from my Mom that the chicks are ready and to pick up a hay bale from them too =) They now have a home!

I LOVE that I can get into the nest boxes from the outside!!!!!

April 5, 2015

First Addition!

The first addition we're going to be adding to our farm is chickens! My Mom has graciously offered to brood my little ones in with hers until they can come to my house. I ordered 15 chicks but they sent an extra so I'll end up having 16 chickens. Straight run - Buff Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, and Barred Rocks.

The goal is to keep a rooster and have the Buff's hatch out more next spring. They are terrific mothers and it's easier to have the mama's watch out and keep the little ones warm.

Brian has been working hard to get the coop ready for them. I can't wait until that is finished so I can share pictures with you!