Aloha to all of us who collectively make Eastway Farm and
Co!!
Firstly, I just watched a delightful, fairly short video on how
to give a chicken a bath. Her little bantam hen is so docile and
obviously well-cared for. Here's the site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sucK2pwuMeI
Secondly, Erin says that our new batch of 5 wee chicks will arrive
sometime in the window of July 23-26th. It depends on when they're all
born and the outdoor temps--they won't be sent if it's too hot outside! We are working on building a new brooder for them that will be easier to manage as
far as cleaning and moving them around. Anyway, once they arrive at the
post office, they will give us a call. One of us will go
get them and make sure that everyone made the journey. And any of the
rest of us who would like to see them when they first arrive home, just let me
know and I'll keep you updated--all are welcome to come be with the babies!!
(especially our out-of-town loved ones:) I want all the chicken mommies to feel
they can come see them anytime, even if we aren't home or have other stuff
we're doing!
As for the big hens, I think the cooler weather makes them so
much more comfortable. And we've had a great time being able to hold
them, swing with them, carry them around....they really do seem to enjoy and
thrive on the attention. I read another woman's blog last night who has
raised chickens for 12 yrs....Buff Orpingtons are her favorite....and through
her I figured out that when Buffy pecks lightly at my crocks, it's her way of
telling me she wants to be held!! Who knew chickens could be so
affectionate and personable?? Anyway, it looks as if Natalie and I will
be giving her a bath and a blow-dry indoors very soon :)
Hope you all are doing well and that your plants and gardens are
loving the rain!!
ps.... Is Evelyn still naming her chick "pussy
cat"? Natalie wants to name hers "lily
camilla"--honestly, where do they come up with this stuff??
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