#ohiochickens

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I'm incubating Cuckoo Maran eggs for a friend and it is day 11, so I did some candling. Out of the 31 eggs he wanted incubated, 23 were viable. Quite a few were not fertilized (like the first picture) and 3 of them stopped forming at some point in the process (see last photo - there is a definite blood line towards the bottom, showing that the chick stopped developing). I've had some issues maintaining heat this time around, so that may have played a part, but I can't be sure. I will candle again on day 17 to weed out any bad eggs before we go into lockdown on day 18. Candling of eggs is such a neat process, having a second opinion while you're doing it also eases a lot of insecurities. I'm thankful that my husband is a great partner in my chicken addiction! #onbakerroad #cuckoomaran #candlingeggs #chickenaddiction #chickenmama #incubatingeggs #hatchingchicks #chickenlife #crazychickenlady #chickensofinstagram #smallfamilyfarm #ohiochickens #ohiofamilyfarm #smallfarmohio #rurallife #countryliving (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B__eyTuAtDW/?igshid=o8b46fnh0spu

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

It's been raining for so long... We had a gorgeous day on Saturday and I mulched the chicken yard only to have it rain all day Sunday, Monday evening and most of yesterday. Unfortunately, that leads to muddy eggs. However, I am glad to know out of 6 freshly bedded nesting boxes, I only need one! 😂🤦🐔 #eggs #barredrockchicken #isabrownchicken #silkiechicken #sapphiregemchickens #oliveegger #myoliveeggerlayswhiteeggs #chickenlife🐓 #chickensofinstagram #chickens #chickenlife #ohiochickens #smallfamilyfarm #familyfarm #ohiofamilyfarm #homesteadlife #homesteadchickens #rurallife #countryliving (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2nknqA_Lu/?igshid=fxj853or0hhn

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So in love with Leroy. He was unexpected, and I held onto him being a she for so long, and denied the first crows. Oh well. He's pretty. Wallace doesn't mind him and we've got plenty of ladies for them to share. #2roosters #oyvey #chickenmom #crazychickenlady #chickenlife #roostersofinstagram #roosterlife #barredrock #lavenderorpington #cockadoodledoo #ohiochickens #ohiohomestead #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmohio #countrylife #hespretty #onbakerroad (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEW0tG7AWpY/?igshid=103mmz9cpie7u

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These girls are so happy it is canning season! They get fresh veggies everyday and I get a smaller feed bill. It is definitely a win-win situation! #chicken #chickenmom #chickensofinstagram #chickens #isabrownchickens #barredrockchicken #sapphiregemchickens #ohiochickens #homesteadchickens #homesteadersofinstagram #homestead #ohiohomestead #smallfarmohio #familyfarm #eatyourveggies (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDomsWxArDB/?igshid=cwt8uofm20z3

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

Giving me side eye because I was a little late letting them out this morning. 🙄😂 #demandingchickens #chickenmom #chickenlife #cluckcluck #chickensofinstagram #homesteadlife #ohiochickens (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjXW_rAXWu/?igshid=tvdkkjas2n7c

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

Good Morning from our coop to yours! #wallacetherooster #hesalwayswatching #chickenmom #barredrockchicken #roostersofinstagram #rooster #homestead #ohiochickens #chickensofinstagram #homesteadchickens (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgRxPegXlw/?igshid=1kqwh9mz658w0

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

Part of the responsibilities of being a homesteader is providing first aid and healthcare for your livestock. In this case, it was our first case of Bumblefoot, and this girl was (un)fortunate enough to get it in both feet. Thankfully the kernels came out very easy and everything went by the book. Of course, a fresh, clean coop is a necessity as well. This is usually my Saturday morning chore and there's something satisfying about fresh shavings on the floor of the coop. It goes without saying that there are many more chores to be done on the homestead, no matter how big or small. #farmchores #day25 #homesteadersofigchallenge #homesteadersofinstagram #ohiohomestead #ohiochickens #chickenfeet #chickenmom #chickenlife (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHVVjygTxj/?igshid=1flnufrll2uvs

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

I HAVE GREEN EGG LAYERS!!! 😂 After last year's "Olive Egger" ended up giving me very pale brown eggs, I had given up on having any green layers. This year, I bought 2 Starlight Green Eggers from Rural King. Today they've made me pretty happy. Although, I can't really tell if one is blue, or just an early green egg. I saw the hen on the nest and she's SUPPOSED to lay green eggs. Guess we'll see over the next few days. My Easter Eggers don't seem to be ready to start laying yet and I don't have anyone else that might lay a blue egg. Anyhow, I'm feeling out and am an excited #chickenmom so I'm sharing. #chickenmama #crazychickenlady #eggs #greeneggs #starlightgreenegger #ohiochickens #ohiohomestead #smallfarmohio #smallfamilyfarm #chickenlife #chickensofinstagram #homesteadchickens #homegrown #homesteadersofinstagram #cluckcluck (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwaZlXg6E3/?igshid=g18o12vydifv

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

#homesteadersofigchallenge #day11 #eggbasket #4dayslater #chickensofinstagram #chickenlife #silkies #barredrockchicken #isabrownchicken #sapphiregemchickens #chickenobsessed #crazychickenlady #ohiochickens #ohiohomestead #smallfarmohio #homegrown #henfruit #eggs #onbakerroad (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrJPDdHDdW/?igshid=19dyara1hssnr

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

No need to spread it out, Ma, we'll eat it right from the scoop! #gluttons #greedybirds #isabrownchickens #silkiechickens #chickenmama #crazychickenlady #chickenlife #ohiochickens #chickensofinstagram #homesteadchickens #ohiofamilyfarm #ohiohomestead #cluckcluck (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtgGOdgU-w/?igshid=1h5b4o2h08xgl

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

Yesterday was our 17th anniversary. We celebrated we a delivery of 6 cubic yards of hardwood mulch. Needless to say, the chickens and the plants are very happy. #onbakerroad #chickenlife #ohiogardening #ohiochickens #plantsomething #GrowSomething #smallfamilyfarm #rurallife #countryliving #farmliving https://www.instagram.com/p/CAklE-XA7Vt/?igshid=cqq5ilfveuxn

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

Love early Spring harvests! ♥️ Picking fresh Romaine and Leaf Lettuce for sandwiches and getting eggs from the ladies makes me happy! 😊 It's just the beginning of a summer full of planting, weeding, harvesting and preserving. I wouldn't change a thing. #homesteadlife #rurallife #countryliving #smallfarms #familyfarm #ohiogardening #ohiofamilyfarm #eggs #GrowSomething #growyourownfood #ohiochickens #chickenlife #farmtotable #onbakerroad (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lEU76Ar6a/?igshid=1uj0cwsebq15v

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

The 6 week old bitties have been kicked out of the brooder and into the juvenile coop for another 6-8 weeks. This coop is inside the run so the older chickens can see them but cannot touch them. Once they get to be of similar size, we'll slowly introduce them to the established flock and hopefully avoid too many scuffles. Chickens are very territorial beasts, so we must do whatever we can to make the transition easier and less agressive for both older and younger birds. #chickenlife🐓 #easteregger #englishorpington #starlightgreenegger #ruralkingchickdays #ruralkingchicks #teenagechickens #chickensofinstagram #chickenlife #ohiochickens #ohiofarm #familyfarm #homesteadlife #smallfarms #farmlife #onbakerroad #countryliving #farmliving #homestead (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_FaeoKgMaf/?igshid=b8jcon8qp5hd

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Human, you are late. This "sleeping in" nonsense is not to be tolerated. Let. Us. Out. #demandingchickens #chickenlife🐓 #chickenmama #chickensofinstagram #farmlifebestlife #nosleepingin #crazychickenlady #isabrownchicken #barredrockchicken #ohiochickens #smallfarms #countrylife #countryliving #farmlife #familyfarm #homesteadlife #ohiofarm #cluckcluck (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_FZcZtgUdA/?igshid=ln6ssnar8dsd

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

Sorry for pic quality, but I cannot/will not open the incubator at this point in the process, especially for a better picture. It has begun!!! Our adventure so far: 8 Cuckoo Maran eggs, 2 Barred Rock eggs and 2 ISA/Barred Rock cross eggs were placed in the incubator. Day 6, candled the eggs but couldn't tell for sure. Day 17, candled again. 1 egg was not fertilized at all and 1 had died sometime during growth. Removed those 2. Other 10 looked great! Day 18: lockdown! Day 20: first pip!! Day 21: (so far) First Cuckoo Maran chick has zipped and two more have started to pip! Heidi (one of our Boxers) is pacing nervously, trying to understand why that box in the kitchen is chirping. Stay tuned for more updates on our incubator adventure! #onbakerroad #chickenlife #chickensofinstagram #chickdays #hatch #ohiochickens #farmliving #countrylife #countryliving #farmlifebestlife #hatchingchicks #incubator #smallfarms #familyfarm #chickenmama (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7M4KfAJWH/?igshid=1o8vlpx70973z

[boxerwhisperingchickenfarmer]

Stylin' in our fancy new saddles. #growfeathersgrow Gotta protect my girls while their feathers grow back in. Wallace is generally a mellow guy, but this spring weather had him overly amorous. A new, larger coop, a larger run, more free range time and the introduction of aom more girls to his harem in the next 2 months should do the trick! #crazychickenlady #chickenmama #chickensofinstagram #chickensaddles #isabrownchicken #silkiechicken #wallacetherooster #springonthefarm #chickenlife🐓 #chickens #countrylife #rurallife #smallfarms #ohiochickens #ohiofarm #familyfarm #farmlife #farmhousedownthelane #farmlifebestlife (at Stoutsville, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SEeTSA1PH/?igshid=169m961d7d5lz