Today I added a few feathered friends to our flock . . .
These are Red Star chicks . . .
When they grow up they will look like this . . .
These are Black Star chicks . . .
When they grow up they will look like this . . .
They will start to lay large brown eggs when they are 22 weeks old. That means I should be getting eggs from these 3 by September 17th!
The Red Star and Black Star chickens are VERY good, and VERY consistent layers.
I need some good layers that earn their keep
and I’m counting on these three to be the “stars”
unlike the two slacker hens below —
They took a trip to Craig’s chicken coop today and will stay there —
or maybe they will take a trip up north to Craig’s dad’s farm —
where they can free range and retire — with no pressure to produce eggs.
And as soon as I figure out who the “egg eater” is and the other non-layer . . .
that hen will then join the other two at the retirement home.
Meanwhile — I’m lovin’ having baby chicks peeping in the garage again!
You should come see them! But don’t wait too long — they don’t stay cute for very long!