My wonderful Australorp hen hatched out 9 beautiful Orpington chicks this weekend. She is an excellent mother and much more relaxed than my Black Copper Marans hen that hatched out 2 Andalusians a few weeks ago. Enjoy the cuteness!!!
I know these aren't considered an heirloom, but here are some of my Indigo Rose tomatoes that are just starting to set fruit. Aren't they wild looking?!
While weeding the pumpkins yesterday, I found a volunteer tomato plant! There haven't been tomatoes in that area for almost 3 years! If I remember correctly, the last variety that was in that area was either Brandywine Pink, Big Rainbow, or Black Krim.
From what I gather, the pellets are a cleaner burn. They are also a more diverse way to flavor because you can choose different kinds of wood pellets to burn...not to mention this grill measures out the appropriate amount for different cuts of meat.
I just purchased this grill after careful consideration and help from my brother. I am so excited to cook one of our homegrown chickens on it! Has anyone ever used one of these before? I know we have a few grilling/smoking aficionados in our little community...
Here's the link to their website...
Here are the stats now- 4 stillborn, 2 quitters, and 2 beautiful healthy chicks!
There are 6 eggs left under broody girl. She is quite the attentive and nurturing mama. I'm so proud of her!
Thanks. My stats so far out of 14 are- one quitter and 3 still born.
One of my Black Australorps seems to be spending about 60% of her day in the nest box and I noticed a little feather loss on her belly but not quite the breast area. Depending on my hatch rate with the broody Black Copper...
Well mama kicked out an egg that was partially hatched but had developed the wrong way (away from the air cell). It also hadn't absorbed it's yolk. I'm getting more and more discouraged!