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Monday, February 18, 2013

A new coop!

We got a new coop for the chicks this weekend and now we are starting the process of hardening off. (Just like you do for seedlings, but for chickens!  The point is to help them learn to regulate their temperature after being indoors and under a heat lamp.  It also helps them develop the proper feathers to deal with the weather.)  We'll start by putting them in there for longer and longer periods during the day and eventually let them spend the night in there.  Though not this week.  According to the weather reports, we're in for another cold snap. 

Here are some photos from their first introduction to the new coop. 

Kids in a Coop



In they go and Beta stands guard.


Shared at Eco Kids Tuesday
Shared on Home Acre Hop #7
Shared at Country Kids from Coombe Mill

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18 comments:

  1. Aww they look so little in there. They grow so fast though and then the wonderful eggs.

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    1. They already seem so big too me! But yes... they really are still so little. I cannot wait for the eggs!

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  2. Very neat, and such a great learning experience for the kids, too!

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    1. Yes. We know it isn't going to save us (or make us) any money in the long run, but it is a great experience for the kids.

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  3. I have couple of questions if you can please answer? Where do you order the coop, and how many can you keep? Will the rooster be also there?

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    1. There are tons of places you can get coops from, especially online. We got ours locally at a feed store called "The Western Ranchman." You can also make them pretty easily. As for the rooster, we don't have one :) First, it would be illegal to have rooster within city limits and second, we don't want fertile eggs, so we really don't have a need for one.

      Hope this answers your questions! Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. How exciting! I love having baby chicks. I'm getting chick fever! I love how you referred to it as "hardening them off." I've never thought of it that way, but it's the perfect way to describe it. Such cute photos of your kids with the chicks :)

    Clicked over from Eco Kids Tuesday.
    Tammy
    ourneckofthewoods.net

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  5. Cute pics! I would love to have you share this on The HomeAcre Hop tonight!
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/02/the-homeacre-hop-7.html

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  6. Cute chicks - cuter kids! Good luck with both! (Stopping by from the HomeAcre Hop)

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  7. That looks like a super cozy coop! All fresh and new. Please do come and join my Country Kids linky too.

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    1. Thanks for the invite! I'll do that!

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    2. Thanks. Linky is every Saturday till Thursday if you have a post again that would fit the outdoor fun theme.

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  8. Beautiful coop - I bet those chicks are happy to check out there new home!

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  9. Thanks for sharing this on The HomeAcre Hop!!! Can't wait to see what you share this coming Thursday :) Here's the super easy link to the next hop!
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/02/the-homeacre-hop-8.html

    If you haven't checked out Wildcrafing Wednesday yet, please do! :) It's a hop I co-host for herbal remedies, natural living, real food recipes, and self sufficient living. Here's the link for tomorrow's hop:
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/02/wildcrafting-wednesday-10.html

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  10. Looks like a very nice coop! Thanks for sharing this with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Hope to see you again today! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/02/bunnys-bento-box-eco-kids-tuesday.html

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