Friday, June 19, 2009

Doing the Chicken Dance

THE NEW HENS ARE HERE!!!!

Yes, a week early but they are just wonderful. I tried to take a picture but the flash scared them so much I decided we would wait a day or two. They are Black Star's - 5 Hens that are 16 weeks old and just healthy, happy and a bit scared. For those who do not know the breed they are from Holland, a brown egg layer and a great free range chicken. They are low key, great layers and work well with other breeds. I have had this breed over the years but it has been about seven years since I had some on this farm.

The other girls - 8 White Leghorns who have been with me for three years now are trying to be on their good behavior. I sat with them in the coop for a couple of hours just to make sure they all played NICE, and then checked on them several times in the night just for good measure. O.K. I am a bit over protective but that is who I am...

I will try to get some pictures very soon. I have them in the coop with the screens doors closed so they can still get some great air but still limit their movement until I have established them and I know they know where to go for shelter, food and sleep time. Llama boy spent the night sitting in front of the coop just to make sure all was well and this morning he had to peak his head inside while I was feeding just to see and great all the girls - he really loves the hens and so do I ...

4 comments:

stregata said...

Congrats on the new hens! I hope your weather has calmed down.

larkspur funny farm said...

Thanks for reading about my new girls. So far the last two days have been calm - keeping fingers crossed. Hope life is great your way.

monica said...

Grace, I am so glad for you! I really want to get some someday! Right now I am working on getting my garden going! I have a bunch of seedlings coming up!

larkspur funny farm said...

I wished I had a garden !
the voils, hail and lack of time - it is funny but if you where closer we could just swap some homegrown or home laid goodies.