New Brooder and New Flock!

 As many of you know, we moved last September and are now renting a beautiful place out in Paintersville, a little closer to the farm and with a little land of its own as well. We have had out layers out here all winter and plan on raising our meat chickens and new flock of layers here as well.

One of our first priorities this spring was to build a brooder for our meat birds that we raise from day old chicks. Below are some pictures of the project.

 Coffee is a farmer favorite!

Our New Flock!

We picked up 140 new Pullets and temporarily had to put them in the new brooder while we made ready their layer Wagon

The hens are not used to roosts yet.... until they begin laying, that instinct won't kick in.....

140 Pullets inside of the layer wagon does not leave a lot of room, but once they are out on pasture they will only lay eggs and sleep inside.
The door has been open for 4 hours and non have been brave enough to see the world yet... Chickens