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April 18, 2025
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This year we’re adding 12 chickens to the mix. Instead of hatching our own, we’re expanding the flock with 6 rhode island reds and 6 barred rocks. The poulets from tractor supply must be a bit older because they are very robust.
The peeps are in the usual water trough “stadium” in the barn.
February 14, 2024
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While we were in Rio, Esperanza decided to let one of the hens brood. She sat 12 eggs. Every one of them hatched after 21 days. Right on schedule.
Peeps everywhere!
First hour…
Second day moving down…
Everyone seems to be fine a week later. Only one peep didn’t make it so far.
April 1, 2023
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The 2023 batch of chicks has arrived. 12 peeps: 6 barred rock and 6 noir marans.
Moonshine would like to eat the peeps.
One week later, the peeps were twice as big. They will be introduced to the flock on April 20th.
