We moved the turkeys out of the brooder and into the chicken tractor! This will let them get used to being outside overnight and used to the other chickens and goats before we start letting them free range some. This also freed up a third of the brooder, so the ducks got to go swimming again and the chicks spent some time in the sun. Meanwhile I cleaned out the brooder and removed the divider to give them more room. The ducks had a blast splashing around in the pool and the chicks had fun pecking and scratching in the …
Author: David Howery
The little ducklings had their first swim today! It took them a while to get use
The little ducklings had their first swim today! It took them a while to get used to the pool, but after they figured it out, they seemed to have lots of fun![fb_vid id=”1493217894084170″] Source
I came home from work to find a garage full of honey bees!!!
I came home from work to find a garage full of honey bees!!! After checking them out, I went and checked on my hive and everyone was still there. Reading up on it I think I have a bunch of forager bees attracted to the little bit of wax scent left on the boxes. If they move on out tonight, I’ll have to make sure I put all the bee equipment in a better place then the middle of the garage. It is a little distracting when trying to feed the other animals when several hundred bees are flying around.[fb_vid …
“Nom Nom! I think I shall have a bit of roof this afternoon!” said Ethel while Z
“Nom Nom! I think I shall have a bit of roof this afternoon!” said Ethel while Zach watches on![fb_vid id=”1486777004728259″] Source
Here are some videos of the brooder all setup with everyone in it and Little Man
Here are some videos of the brooder all setup with everyone in it and Little Man working on naming his French Black Copper Maran. Fun times on the farm! Source
This past weekend we went to Carolina Chickenstock and had a great time! Little
This past weekend we went to Carolina Chickenstock and had a great time! Little Man bought 1 French Black Copper Maran chick and 2 Khaki Campbell ducklings with his own money! We bought 2 more of the ducklings and 3 Beltsville Small Whites turkey poults from Gobble-Us-Up Poultry along with another 13 Black Australorp chicks. Needless to say, I was quite busy Saturday afternoon building a larger brooder with dividers for all out new birds! Our flock is growing steadily! Source
We have baby quail! They started hatching 2 days ago, we now have 17 hatched and
We have baby quail! They started hatching 2 days ago, we now have 17 hatched and in the brooder. They are so tiny and very cute! Source
Bringing home our new goat! He is Ethel’s twin brother. It is so awesome to see
Bringing home our new goat! He is Ethel’s twin brother. It is so awesome to see Ethel quickly remember him and keep pestering him to play! Just like a little sister should! Source
Little Man was disappointed when we first got goats that he didn’t get a boy goa
Little Man was disappointed when we first got goats that he didn’t get a boy goat that he could name. Ellis Farms had Ethel’s brother whethered earlier this week and he was available. So with the ability to have a “boy” goat for Little Man and not have the risk of unplanned little goats, we decided to surprise Little Man with his new goat! I left work earlier to pick up the goat and Little Man had no idea when he first got home from school! Source
The bees went on into the hive this afternoon! Looks like they are getting busy
The bees went on into the hive this afternoon! Looks like they are getting busy with the pollen patty and sugar water![fb_vid id=”1455298424542784″] Source