tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post7548243323385360402..comments2023-06-28T21:53:24.312-07:00Comments on On the way to Critter Farm...: Three chickens in a boxDannihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-3925582401007756902011-01-29T16:42:26.893-08:002011-01-29T16:42:26.893-08:00Yes, sometimes it takes awhile to integrate the ne...Yes, sometimes it takes awhile to integrate the new girls with the old flock. Can take quite awhile. I love that photo of Roopert crowing to the new hens. Funny.Farmer Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333209660043535465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-18598680862213055982011-01-29T07:43:41.518-08:002011-01-29T07:43:41.518-08:00Curious what you're dusting them with, I reall...Curious what you're dusting them with, I really should have something on hand. Is it simply DE?Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600150713311340413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-89173078555229621782011-01-28T23:04:07.042-08:002011-01-28T23:04:07.042-08:00Roopert is the spitting image of my first-ever roo...Roopert is the spitting image of my first-ever roo. We named him Fabio because of the long, flowing neck feathers. He was such a show-off.<br /><br />Miss him, and the hens, so awfully much. We sold them to move west, and now have been without chix for almost 2 years. Makes me heart sick. Which is why I visit your blog. I need to satisfy my farm craving somehow.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771844606541274561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-18009539646664855542011-01-28T18:16:03.582-08:002011-01-28T18:16:03.582-08:00Congratulations on your new babies. You are such a...Congratulations on your new babies. You are such a good mamma! And I still love chicken butts. We still haven't decided on whether to get chickens, but this post really makes me want them.Morning Bray Farmhttp://www.morningbrayfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-45531378761543319682011-01-28T17:14:50.833-08:002011-01-28T17:14:50.833-08:00Oh, they're gorgeous! I surprised how they...Oh, they're gorgeous! I surprised how they're really getting along so well. I love reading about all the farm animals. Chester has the MOST expressive face.Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695642340244699402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-5165906585082609562011-01-27T16:50:55.671-08:002011-01-27T16:50:55.671-08:00Aren't chickens something? Mine did the same ...Aren't chickens something? Mine did the same thing when we took in the foster chicks. Roopert is, I'm sure, very excited at the new prospects. Team Critter farm girls will be excited too once they realize Roopert will be spending more time getting to know the new girls on the block and giving them a break.<br />StaciStaci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-73677489552186977622011-01-27T16:50:52.496-08:002011-01-27T16:50:52.496-08:00I know you have a lot of comments here, but I was ...I know you have a lot of comments here, but I was wondering what you dust your chickens with? Is it a chemical? We need to do that. Having these injured chickens, I have noticed some of them have mites.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432170922105438643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-11250298099081338632011-01-27T16:50:42.994-08:002011-01-27T16:50:42.994-08:00I know you have a lot of comments here, but I was ...I know you have a lot of comments here, but I was wondering what you dust your chickens with? Is it a chemical? We need to do that. Having these injured chickens, I have noticed some of them have mites.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432170922105438643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-73875097509904590482011-01-27T14:58:24.237-08:002011-01-27T14:58:24.237-08:00I will feed the chickens pasta since it helps them...I will feed the chickens pasta since it helps them with laying, and I will feed them (instant) oatmeal if it helps them warm up, but I draw the line at having to hand feed them while they are outside....for now at least...<br /><br />When I asked my Magic 8-Ball the question; "Is Critter Farm Full?" Magic 8-Ball said; "Reply hazy, try again", so I worked up my courage and asked again, this time the Magic 8-Ball replied; "Very doubtful". <br /><br />I can't wait to see what shows up next! I bet its sheep......Chai Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845100961653150736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-88692279885518283252011-01-27T13:59:11.108-08:002011-01-27T13:59:11.108-08:00They certainly are a lovely trio. Is it possible ...They certainly are a lovely trio. Is it possible that they don't want to mix with the, ahem...locals? <br /><br />I'm reminded of all the hissing and growling that went on in our house from my inhospitable hostess when our new cat first arrived. I haven't witnessed it myself yet, but The Frenchman tells me they're now sharing the bed during the day.Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-20080241093098733622011-01-27T12:44:24.824-08:002011-01-27T12:44:24.824-08:00Why do all animals know where to go when farmgirl ...Why do all animals know where to go when farmgirl is in the vicinity? Remember the sheep that followed you home on the school bus? My husband said yesterday, "It's incredible. No animal can resist farmgirl. She has such a connection!"<br />Three very lucky hens have joined the flock. The resistance group will soon tire of their ill-mannered behavior. <br />More eggies! Yeah!Zitronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706863522408321375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-70938073296369174532011-01-27T12:23:39.325-08:002011-01-27T12:23:39.325-08:00Awww I hope they all start to mingle soon!!!Awww I hope they all start to mingle soon!!!Kellee the Caffeinatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833728386726914379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-80484536565676603252011-01-27T12:20:02.643-08:002011-01-27T12:20:02.643-08:00New girls will eventually settle in, I'm sure ...New girls will eventually settle in, I'm sure the man of the roost will help sort it out. Well as long as he is not too hen pecked :D<br /><br />They all look lovely. <br /><br />Now I have this poor little chook that needs a home ;wink ;wink<br /><br />LiBBiE in OzAnd This Little Pighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480591607902211914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-70420415424460547352011-01-27T12:07:05.239-08:002011-01-27T12:07:05.239-08:00Hope Team Critter gets on the ball soon Danni! Are...Hope Team Critter gets on the ball soon Danni! Are you sure there isn't a Guinea somewhere that needs a good home???Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-10444030729979926312011-01-27T11:27:13.367-08:002011-01-27T11:27:13.367-08:00but you don't have any rabbits yet. Or sheep, ...but you don't have any rabbits yet. Or sheep, or cows, or...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294229154600798483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-21304706569426622482011-01-27T10:05:47.290-08:002011-01-27T10:05:47.290-08:00Big welcome to Skippy, Thumper and Honey! They ar...Big welcome to Skippy, Thumper and Honey! They are lovely looking hens and I think your hens might just be jealous of those beauty queens! I do hope they will integrate over time.Claire MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02603169881463831299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-82287145024690597752011-01-27T09:17:08.391-08:002011-01-27T09:17:08.391-08:00Famous last words, my friend. :)Famous last words, my friend. :)Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109785080000770963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-59648615340060286652011-01-27T08:55:22.104-08:002011-01-27T08:55:22.104-08:00Chickens always behave like Jr. High school girls....Chickens always behave like Jr. High school girls. Cliqueeeeeee. We once had a group of 5 that the others just didn't like their attitudes or were jealous of their combs, who knows and they were always the group of five. Funny, I agree with Paula, stuff always happens in threes...who's that knocking on Critter Farms door??? The Olde Bagg,LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-71828360209426415422011-01-27T08:40:42.594-08:002011-01-27T08:40:42.594-08:00Ha, yeah, I remember saying the before: No more cr...Ha, yeah, I remember saying the before: No more critters, never ever. I was positive. And so I ignored an adorable orange young cat when he showed up hurt and hungry and scared at the back door. One of my beloved pets had just died and I couldn't face the possibility of opening my heart to another. Luckily, Randy took care of the little kitty. One one day I went out and talked to the scared boy, and the rest is history. Jackie now is my love-bug kitty and I don't know what I would do without him for a minute.<br /><br />Never say never. You never know! Good luck with the hens!Razzberry Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644607616585345473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-52617315434238225002011-01-27T08:32:41.615-08:002011-01-27T08:32:41.615-08:00What fun and how beautiful!
But I have to admit I&...What fun and how beautiful!<br />But I have to admit I'm happy not to be The Chicken Borrower....!<br />;)Mimi Foxmortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572725659728049534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-81562027021873733762011-01-27T08:15:18.996-08:002011-01-27T08:15:18.996-08:00Putting the new girls on the roost with the others...Putting the new girls on the roost with the others at night is a good idea. If you do so when it's dark, the others shouldn't bother them. If the rude treatment continues, you may want to try removing the two worst offenders, during the day, for a few days to let the new girls form a relationship (make some friends!) with the less aggressive hens first. Then, reintroduce the aggressive hens, one at a time until peace returns to the coop...<br /><br />I love chickens but feel SO sad when they're mean to each other!<br /><br />Good luck and give a little treat to Thumper, Honey & Skippy for me!Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-82992984534481052752011-01-27T07:10:08.577-08:002011-01-27T07:10:08.577-08:00Haha. Very nice family. Welsummer you say? My hubb...Haha. Very nice family. Welsummer you say? My hubby is all about brown egg layers so I think I may look into that breed.<br /><br />You got some nice hens, I think. Hope the new pecking order gets sorted soon!<br /><br />Have a great day!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-17240494582960883982011-01-27T07:03:20.246-08:002011-01-27T07:03:20.246-08:00I hope your new girls integrate soon. It's go...I hope your new girls integrate soon. It's good you're keeping an eye on them and feeding them by hand. You may be right about them not getting to the food.<br />Maybe put out two waterers as well. <br />A full farm, congratulations. :)Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685492126157550044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-13914842651042962852011-01-27T06:44:13.186-08:002011-01-27T06:44:13.186-08:00talk about hen pecked. poor girls...i wonder how m...talk about hen pecked. poor girls...i wonder how much time it will take to be integrated. but yay new chickens and that gorgeous kitty!chookhttp://www.chookgoesbokk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845299642721912499.post-65484846942002615822011-01-27T06:11:07.964-08:002011-01-27T06:11:07.964-08:00never new chickens needed dusting... I learn so m...never new chickens needed dusting... I learn so much from you!<br /><br />also didn't know chickens had such group dynamics! I guess that where "pecking order" comes from. <br /><br />you and your dedication to all living things are amazing! on behalf of all things without voices...thanksJaneKnoreply@blogger.com