Chicks - Day 2

They all made it through their first night here. This morning we put Spooky outside and put the chicks on the bed to get used to us.  I named the brave one Reechipeep. I was meaning to say Reepicheep, but kept getting it wrong so Reechipeep it is!


I put the water up higher so they don't get so much bedding in it and it seems to be working.

We also made a small roost for them.  Also 2 rocks for them to climb on.  They are really curious & I was really surprised to see how much individual personalities they have. They definitely have bonded to each other.

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Phase 2: New Chicks!

The new chicks are here! 7 total - 2 Ameraucanas,  2 Bard Rocks, 2 Rhode Island Reds (They're black now), and 1 Golden Wyandotte.


They were initially all huddled together except the one I'm holding, she's the most brave.  Spooky was sniffing another chick and this one ran up to Spooky & pecked her on the nose!


Not too long after they got to exploring their new home & cheeping away.  They've been active all day it seems.


Spooky is only allowed in the room when I am there, but she is doing really well. I can tell she wants to get in the box with them, but that's a no-no :)


The 2 Ameraucanas are the brave one  and the one that chirps the loudest!

CFLs & Mercury Content

I've had some people ask me about the Mercury in the CFLs.

If you look at the loop of energy for CFLs, they use less electricity, last longer & thus less waste in the end than incandescent bulbs.

If you Break a CFL bulb

•  Open a window
•  Use a strong tape to pick up the pieces.
• *Do Not vacuum it up as that aerosolizes the particles.

Here is an article from the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) that LPEA has posted.    EPA article on CFLs