Here's To Hoping...

... that every other post doesn't turn into a homage to my little peeps, but really, how cute is this! The chicks brooder is in the middle of my studio, but I can't see into it from my post at my MacBook, so I've about done my neck and back in by ducking under the table to check on them every time I hear a particularly perturbed chirp (this happens often and has so far proved to usually mean someone is standing on someone else, someone has pushed someone else off her established perch or some other form of general chicken social incompetence). 


This time, however, there were four peeps chirping loudly in unison. And they sounded angry. I have yet to experience it, but I am assuming I don't want angry chicks on my hands. So I ducked under my work table and this is what I saw...

Now, for the close-up...

All chirping ceased the moment they saw my face. The little buggers just wanted some attention. And who could resist these little faces. Are they sweet or what? Another half hour lost, but really, they're only chicks once! 


And for anyone who is not enjoying my insights from my new life as an Urban Chicken Farmer, all I have to say is 

GUESS WHAT...

CHICKEN BUTT!

For more on the chicks, read the Chick Chick Hooray series.

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

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The Current View from My Desk, i.e. Why I Can't Get Any Work Done

Yes, that is a chicken crib smack dab in the middle of my studio. And yes, that would be Petal desperately trying to make her escape. My two biggies have just learned how to fly up and perch when the lid is off. Trouble is sure to ensue...

Daphne has now joined the rebel chicken club. Petal is looping the crib. Thank goodness Co Co (not Chanel) and Georgie are not yet circus chickens in training. But they do chirp loudly whenever the biggies fly the coop. Like I haven't noticed...

More on our Urban Chicks here

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

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Urban Chick Love

We have four new additions to our family who are providing near endless amusement and inspiration! Our urban chicks are just part of a growing trend in our home and city toward home grown, organic sustainability. But, beyond the wisdom of becoming more and more self-sustainable, these chicks are sweet and silly and already have huge personalities. Pics of our quartet, Co Co, Georgie, Petal and Daphne, can be seen here on the blog. 

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Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

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Chick, Chick, Hooray: Meet the Peeps

Squee! We're Urban Chicken Farmers! We brought our four wee ones home this morning from the Urban Farm Store in SE Portland. Want to meet the peeps?

Here is where I start sounding crazy, but I swear each chick already has her own little personality! I wanted to name each chick a long and absurd name (after famous racehorses), but was overruled. I slipped one through, though...

Co Co (not Chanel)

 Co Co (not Chanel) is a Mottled Houdan, so her crazy pouf mohawk is only going to get crazier as she gets older... kind of like an aging punk rocker. Yay! She's a bit shy, but so so sweet! (Unlike an aging punk rocker...)

Petal

 Petal looks more like a baby squirrel than a baby chick at this point. She's an Ameraucana and is also known as the Easter Egg chicken because she'll lay blue or green eggs as an adult. Right now, she just wants to snuggle!

Georgie

 Georgie is a Black Cochin. You can see that her feet are already covered in feather fuzz. In a few months, she'll be a giant ball of feathers! She is so curious and keeps staring down the camera (and the dogs).

Daphne

 And then there's Daphne. She's a gorgeous Gold-Laced Wyandotte and slightly older than our other chicks at 3 weeks old, not 2. She's feisty and seems slightly off kilter (if you can tell from the photos), but did cuddle up for a couple minutes before attempting to claw and crawl her way down my back.

We also have a herd of dogs that will have to adjust to the new arrivals as they will be indoors with us for about 6-8 weeks. Bella was certainly the most well-behaved (I had to use two hands with the others, so not photos!) I have a feeling she'll be rather protective once she gets over the novelty.

 Here you can see Daphne and Bella making eye contact for the first time. She really wants in the box (to help keep them warm, I'm sure!)

As a disclaimer, these chicks are super sweet and cuddly at the moment, but grow fast! We've prepped the backyard to keep them safe and warm once they grow up. You may not want to try this at home! But we'll keep you posted on how it goes with our new little brood! If you're curious about Urban Chicken Farming, you can check out Backyard Chickens or visit the Urban Farm Store if you're in the Portland area!

Much (Petal) Love,

Brianne

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