I'm really behind on my updates, but I'll try to catch up since I am officially on Christmas break now.
Here is my very first egg! Laid by my favorite chicken, Rebekah on August 3rd.
Rebekah has since disappeared. She was so friendly and loved to sit on my lap and "talk" to me. She followed me all over the yard and guided and guarded the other five girls. I was so sad. I wonder if I'll ever have another chicken like her. For about a week after Rebekah disappeared, the other girls wandered around the yard like they didn't know what to do with themselves. Rebekah was definitely the boss. Now there is no boss, just a little group. I still expect to see her sometimes.
Lately it has been freezing cold and I have to work really hard to make sure their water doesn't freeze over. Chickens get really thirsty! I also learned that its better to let them run around outside rather than keeping them cooped up because they can stay warmer that way. It is so funny to see them all puffed up. They puff their feathers to hold in more heat. They seem to be handling the cold well so far.
3 comments:
Rebekah your chicken palace is beautiful! Did you paint it? I love fresh eggs. My girls are egg snobs now and don't want anything to do with store bought ones, hehe. Your blog is beautiful you did a great job! Blessings
Oh, I'm so sorry about Rebekah. We have lost two of our favorite hens. It hurts. But how lovely that she left you the joy of the first egg!
Mandie, I haven't painted my coop and my dad is mad :) It would have been a good thing to do :/ Now I guess I've learned. Thank you, I am glad you enjoy my blog :)
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