Erin's Journal- Turning Frugal

[<ErinElizabeth>]

I have lots of beetles now. They like to be in the dark and hide under things. Here's a picture that shows some of the beetles that were out today:

I got a pumpkin for the chickens since pumpkin is supposed to work as a natural de-wormer and have some saved for this winter. I have a broody silkie, Sugar, who is about to hatch out some eggs. I put five eggs under her, 3 from my layers and 2 of the silkies', but it looks like only the 2 silkie eggs are going to hatch. The rooster I have with the layers is sterile, apparently. He will be replaced this spring.

 

[the funny farm6]

very cool with the mealworms! i hope to start some here soon.

 

[<ErinElizabeth>]

Well, 1 of the 2 good silkie eggs somehow got rooted out of the nest and was in the cold all day. It was deader than a door nail. This upsets me. I guess there will be an only chick now, if the remaining egg hatches.

 

[Denim Deb]

That's a shame.

 

[<ErinElizabeth>]

The one egg hatched last night. It's a beautiful little chick. It's so great to see it peaking out from under Sugar's wing.
Here's a picture:

The chick is the black fuzzy thing under Sugar's chest.

 

[Denim Deb]

You can just barely see it.

 

[the funny farm6]

i love fuzzies!!


cant wait till spring...

 

[<ErinElizabeth>]

You can just barely see it.

I'll get some better pictures once the chick is stronger and I don't have to worry so much about stressing it out.

 

[<ErinElizabeth>]

I've got some new pictures of the chick. I'm not sure if it's black or blue, but it sure is cute!

Another one:

 

[Denim Deb]