The chicks made it through the weekend. Technically they are 5 days old, now. I opened the windows for them to give them some sunlight and ventilation. I am questioning this decision, but God willing they'll be fine. On the flipside, I sold five of them to a friend, and unfortunately all five of them died. I feel horrible about this. But apparently she was not a good "mother hen".
So I don't have to go to Wal-Mart as often. So I know where my eggs are coming from. Because the eggs are fresh. They aren't any trouble. Not any more than any other pet. You can let them" free range" or put up a easy coop from Sam's or build your own from recycled materials. Using the Deep Litter Method (DLM) you only have to clean the coop 3 times a year. You throw some food at them everyday (just like you would a dog) and you get a dozen eggs a week from 2 or 3 chickens. If you breed and raise them, then roosters make great fried chicken. If everyone had their own we could potentially put the chicken factories out of business. Not to mention the educational possibilities for my daughter (and all children). Consider getting your own.
My wife ordered a Cowboy Comb Kit for me. I love it. I immediately used the department beard wash to wash out the old wax, which Yvonne didn't like because of the smell. The department smelled great but did not linger afterwards in my mustache. Then I tried the Cowboy Comb Wax. It is softer than my previous waxes so I was afraid it wouldn't work. But it worked great. I used the cowboy comb to brush it through my mustache, and then shaped it. It held the wiry thing together and gave it a perfect curl on the ends. I got several comments on how nice it looked afterwards. Cowboy Comb products are now part of my everyday carry!
Took the day off to help Yvonne with house stuff. I had to take a break. I am drinking a homemade strawberry smoothie and sitting in a rocking chair on the porch on this beautiful day the Lord has made. Shadow is sitting with me. So is Yvonne. And now Eva. Pictures of the work done to be shown soon.
I keep them fed; they keep me fed. Satuday, the 4 of 6 chickens laid 4 eggs together. They took a Sabbath then on Monday laid 4 more. If they lay four more today and tomorrow another four I am gonna invest in an egg basket. Espcially since I got a phone call yesterday from cacklehatchery.com, the shipment of 25 chicks should be here on Friday. Woot woot.
