CEH Week in Review 10/6

Here is a peek into whats been happening around the homestead this week.

Here is one of the BCM pullets from this hatch. They grow so fast <3 We probably won't see any dark brown eggs from her and her sister until spring. 

Broody Brenda and Our First Broody Hatch

Little miss broody pants.

Oh Brenda.  Brenda is one of the "new girls" from this spring. She is a Tetra Tint. Many people have never heard of this breed before. Tetra Tints are a cross between a Rhode Island red male and a white leghorn female. They are produced by Mt. Healthy Hatcheries and sold to Tractor Supply stores. (I'm a sucker for the chick bin at TSC)

CEH Week in Review 9/15

I just love this time of year. Cooler weather, crunchy leaves, PUMPKINS! Autumn is by far my favorite season. 

Here is whats been happening around the homestead this week.

CEH Week in Review 9/1

August is over and summer is slipping away. This past week seemed to just fly by. Our oldest child started 2nd grade this week and our youngest will begin preschool in a few days. Fall soccer is in full swing as well with practices and games for both kids.  

Meanwhile, the chickens are oblivious to it all.

CEH Week in Review 8/25

Its been a whirlwind week here at Colored Egg Homestead (as usual.) Here is a recap of what has been happening around the homestead.

The Olive Egg babies hatched! 

To see the hatch post click here

Here are some of the babies at almost a week old. They're so sweet.  There are two who are not pictured because they are being loved on by the kids. <3  

Incubator Update: HATCH DAY!!

The babies have hatched! It was amazing to watch them all slowly emerge from their shell.  Here are some photos from the hatch. Enjoy!!

Incubator Update: Day 18 - LOCKDOWN

Today is day 18 of 21 of our hatch. Today we will turn the eggs one last time, increase humidity, close the lid and wish the babies luck on their quest to reach this side of the shell.  The next time we open the incubator there will be chicks! 

Good Luck little ones!

Incubator Update: Day 14

Two weeks down, 1 week to go! These little babies have done a lot of growing over the past week.  

Here is what has been happening inside the shell this week:

Incubator Update - Day 7

Waiting is the hardest part. Today is day 7 since we placed the eggs in the incubator.  I have been hand turning several times per day. You can't tell by looking at them but so much has changed in just one short week.  

Here's a little info on what has happened inside the shell this week:

Breakfast in your Backyard

The popularity of backyard chickens has exploded across the nation. Americans are becoming more conscious about their food choices and the interest in local and sustainable food is growing. What could possibly be more local than your very own backyard? A few hens can provide you and your family with healthy homegrown eggs, nitrogen rich fertilizer, pest control and comic relief every day. What's not to love?