Flock Focus Friday, 5/9/14

This week’s Flock Focus Friday is heavy on fluffy cuteness as we hatched the eggs from P. Allen Smith’s flock and welcomed the chicks into ours!

Spring brings ushers in change and new flock members as we say goodbye to Spartacus.

The circle of life played out in the backyard this week and while we welcomed new flock members, we said goodbye to Spartacus who crossed the rainbow bridge. RIP pretty boy.

Rainbow after a spring shower — This amazing rainbow appeared across the street from our house this week after a quick rain storm passed through.

chick hatching in Brinsea Mini Advance incubator

egg collection — The littlest Chicken Chick helps collect eggs as Kate, the ever opportunistic Speckled Sussex, loiters nearby in case of a dropped egg.

Welcome little ones!

Moving to the brooder from the incubator

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This week’s Flock Focus Friday is heavy on fluffy cuteness as we hatched the eggs from P. Allen Smith’s flock and welcomed the chicks into ours!

The circle of life played out in the backyard this week and while we welcomed new flock members, we said goodbye to Spartacus who crossed the rainbow bridge. RIP pretty boy.

Welcome little ones!

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Brandy Workman

10 years ago

I am in the middle of moving and could really use that awesome watered!!! Good luck to all!!

Amy Kidwell

10 years ago

I've subscribed to your newsletter. I have learned so much – thank you!

Jen W

10 years ago

love the waterers! and love your blog! great advice & photos!

Shane Griffith

10 years ago

Would love to try one of these on my flock.. I've been looking at them. I change my water 2 or 3 times a day I can't stand dirty water and I'd say this helps a lot!! Good luck to not only me but all my chickens! Love reading your blogs and the pictures with sayings on Facebook.