The Hacienda now has baby chicks. My father in law has been raising chickens and knew of Steve and Kaya's fondness for chickens (I'd say obssesion with owning them but that sounds scary lol). His hens had babies and he gave them to Kaya and Steve. He wasn't sure on the breed so we googled the info and they are Black Copper Marans. They are hearty chickens, friendly, well known for being meat chickens but most well known for their lovely dark brown eggs!! The eggs are twice the size of regular grocery store eggs and will vary in color but most stay a darker shade!! It'll be several months before we see eggs but..for now Kaya says we are Chicken Farmers LOL
The eggs will be varying shades like this! We plan on adding possibly oyster shell or flax to their diet as that will increase the vitamins in their eggs.
We have built a brooder house for them for this winter. I can't stand the thought of them being in a bigger chicken house with winter (and we are suppose to have a bitter one this year!) right around the corner. We built this house for nothing!!! We used old pallets for the floor and frame and an old meal worm box for the nesting bed. We'll put shavings on the floor and clamp a heat lamp on it. We will also put in their water and feed bowl. They will be pretty spoiled lol
The brooder house we built for the total cost of NOTHING!! :)
They have been named Lily and Rose (Kaya's) and Nugget (Steve's)
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