The current egg scramble. . . . . . feeding my family sweet potatoes, jalapenos, pickled garlic and beet greens for breakfast. The chicks are out of the house. It was high 50's when I introduced them to the outdoors, but heated up to the 60's. They'll still get a heat lamp for a week or so more, but they are utterly confused, ha ha! My house will not smell like a chicken coop any longer, whew! I put them all in together after a visit outside, and there wasn't much activity for the first few minutes. Shortly after as I watched, a few pecked at the chicks, but nothing bad. I just hope I didn't end up with 7 roosters. I do have a friend who got chicks (pullets) this year too, so if I do, I hope she'll take a few. I don't want to drive 1 hour to the butcher. Considering my 4 barred rocks hens are 8 years going on 9, I'll be getting pullets next spring. It's been so nice to use the clothesline again....
Inklings from the Farmhouse, embracing balance and new beginnings.