The chick order arrived on February 10. (See chick photos). And the chicken house is nearly complete, and none too soon with the chicks expected to outgrow the brooder at age 4-weeks. While it may seem a little fancy for a chicken house, I knew I needed building practice for the sheds, barns and houses to come. Most of the outdoor work is finished and I'll begin making roosting ladders and nest boxes next weekend. (See chicken house photos).
In the meantime, I also have eight certified Key West chickens arriving the first day of March, complements of my parents. The chicks, complete with certificate signed by Key West's mayor, are descendants of Spanish Fighting Game Cocks, brought first to Cuba in the 15th century, then to Key West by Cuban immigrants. This batch lost their mother to a hawk, were rescued, sent to a shelter, adopted by my parents, and will make North Carolina their new home.
In the meantime, I also have eight certified Key West chickens arriving the first day of March, complements of my parents. The chicks, complete with certificate signed by Key West's mayor, are descendants of Spanish Fighting Game Cocks, brought first to Cuba in the 15th century, then to Key West by Cuban immigrants. This batch lost their mother to a hawk, were rescued, sent to a shelter, adopted by my parents, and will make North Carolina their new home.
