Chickens love rain and baby barred rocks are insane

My chickens love being out in the rain because the worm hunting is easy. The baby chickens get a back porch to explore. Chip is a Bielefelder.

[@finniganshomestead2956]

Over time, the eggs that mine lay are just a bonus. They make every penny spent in feed as such up with the smiles they get out of me. I just got 7 new chicks among them a couple of Brahmas. I'll pick up a Brahma rooster in a couple of month as well to add to the flock. My dogs keep the birds of pray away. As soon as they see of hear one, they are out in the yard running it off the property. If one ever land, they would tear it up in short order. Thank you for the update.

[@denimvelvet4670]

That description of the barred rocks got a genuine laugh out of me. 100% on point.

[@crystalm9754]

I just got my first flock of chickens, and they are two weeks old right now. Two of them are barred rock. They are both so curious & the first to try flying out of the brooder. I have two roosters. I decided to get welsummer roosters because I heard they are friendly. So we’ll see. I wanted to make sure we had a friendly rooster because I have two young children & we are new to chickens. So far the welsummer chicks (both male & females) are also super sweet & very friendly. They come up to us right away like the barred rocks do. They are also very curious like the barred rocks too. The welsummers are my sons favorite so far. They look like little chipmunks with the markings on their backs lol. Thanks for sharing your video! Love your set up too!

[@dianeveilleux6452]

You will end up loving your welsummers.

[@texpatriot8462]

That big gray one looks like one of the "Angry Birds" characters.

[@JmarieD]

I'm starting my very first flock. 16 barred rocks and 4 Rhode island reds. The barreds are SO busy. I love watching them zoom fly across the coop. Today I had to shoo one of the divider at the access door ( like yours) little snot is way to small to be going outside and I don't move fast enough to catch them without an enclosure. Mine are smaller than yours. I enjoyed your video.

[@amyw2182]

We have 4 week old barred rocks and your description of them is spot on!

[@vangiefich]

I love chickens! We were given 40 baby chicks. The barred rock are the only ones I know for sure what they are. So much fun!

[@Noniinthebush]

Omg they look like they’re wearing little knee length pants 👖😆

[@rider547]

Thanks for the update! Can’t believe how much they’ve grown since the last video. Looking good!

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

That is some really nice camera quality, wow! Mine also go out in the rain for worms. One of my chickens is volunteered to be my digging assistant. She gets excited if she sees me in the yard carrying my shovel and is right there with me scratching and looking over the dirt clods for goodies. When we edge the flower beds they hunt for cutworms.

[@unfocused1]

Too funny! I've got 2 barred rocks and they're maniacs-- blood-thirsty maniacs!. Always outgoing and curious, but they found some bug bites on my legs and are treating me like a blood dispenser! Ouch! Chip is going to be one gorgeous rooster! And I think they can get up to 12 lbs?

[@seankerwin5346]

Got 12 chicks. Only one rooster in batch. Had to seperate from flock at 4 days old. Was attacking eyes of rest of chicks. Not just a peck but would go out of its way to attack, grip it by the eye, and hold it down.

[@jamespugh]

Cool video great see them out in about. Those males look like doing great also

[@talapeanutbutter4250]

Our loved rain, too, free food!

[@reneebrown2968]

You are right and they are most likely to find a bug in the leaves that in wood shavings

[@Oregun]

Awesome! Thanks for the update, Johnny!

[@wayne-oo]

A scarecrow will detour Hawks !

[@jeffyoung2089]

Thanks! Enjoyed the video!

[@mochimama]

I have 2 barred rocks and a RI Red - looks just like yours! I'm a first-timer chicken mama and also first-time snow country resident. Who knew how expensive it would be to care for these feather-fluffs?! I bought an Aivituvin small coop set up (that was my first mistake, just the paint and waterproof flashing tape added another $100!) that now needs to have some sort of covering to mitigate the cold, snow, & rain. Plus, now that I'm feeding them organic Scratch & Peck, my eventual eggs will be "million-dollar eggs". P.S. I watched one video on processing broiler chicks & there is no way I could have that happen to my girls. LOL, us city slickers!

[@wagon9082]

good video

[@tinncan]

You got a 3D printer and haven't made them hulk arms yet?

[@BushmasterM4A3]

I don't know what that means, but I suddenly need it.

[@joannc147]

Love your banter! Curious how the Bielefelder worked out for you. I have 1 hen and she’s a bit heavier than the other breeds. Friendly enough to eat out of my hand, but no where near as delightful as my charming Ameraucanas. She also has a tough time with our NC hot summer. That gray bird looks like one of my Australorps out in the rain. Thanks for video!

[@america1st964]

You ever tried their feed mixed with water? mine love love it. Less feed needed and hydrated chickidees. I give fresh bowl daily as treat. Cuts my feed buying in half. (They still get their dry in separate feeder) Love your setup 🙂

[@patriciajohnsonson8639]

Your barred rock chicks look just like mine. I have the same watering container.

[@joannedigiampietro3698]

looks like you have a few roosters

[@little_bit7309]

My 6 week old barred rocks love to fly out of theirs and climb all over me

[@WaderHunts]

Have they been around grasshoppers yet? Mine go bat shit crazy for grasshoppers. They also go tiny T-Rex on any mice they find. Kinda disturbing, actually.

[@jrboutdoors7771]

No grasshoppers yet. The chickens probably weren't big enough for them last year and the grasshoppers don't seem to be out yet this year. My cat kills a rodent of some sort just about every day and I was hoping the chickens would start cleaning up after him, but it hasn't happened. They're not interested. Even ones that were still alive and moving around. I figured they'd attack. The craziest thing I've seen them eat so far was a huge crawdad out of the creek.

[@WaderHunts]

@@jrboutdoors7771 I have had a few that follow at my heals for whatever I stir up. Some that hang around like a puppy when I am cooking at the grill. Other follow the cows or horses and pick apart the poop. There are also ones that refuse to roost in the hen house, but on too of it. Owls have taken a few of those over the years. When they get broody some will go find a bush to lay under rather than a nesting box. I find about ten percent of the hens will raise about ninety percent of the successful broods. I usually slip them a few extra eggs. Muscovy ducks sit good too and don't know or care when they have half a brood of chicks following them.

[@lynnclark4208]

I guess you could name the smaller one Scrappy or Scrapper. LOL.

[@CFarnwide]

How is Chip doing now? Also, I noticed the bag of chick starter I bought today has really big granules as well! Thanks for the tip, I’m going to try and reduce it somehow.

[@elkhunter6746]

Wow! You did a lot of work around there. It's looking good

[@jrboutdoors7771]

Thanks!

[@littleridgefarm4073]

I hope to start my chicken flock in a tear from now .. Would love to chat with you about your chickens and operation

[@litesronno1shome]

they do sell helmets for chickens, seriously

[@number40Fan]

Might look into a smaller wood chipper after renting the larger one to be able to use the smaller chips for the chickens.

[@stephaniethomasson8812]

You can use whatever you want for bedding. It doesn’t have to be wood chips. But, I bet you have wood mills in your area. You’d probably get their sawdust/chips really cheap or even free

[@cheryljason9617]

Sight

[@seantierney3]

that little one needs a good name. I am thinking Big Enus.

[@annehord4262]

Mine are crazy too.

[@katee2231]

Yes, my first group of chickens the 3 hawks got them . So the only way they free range is a large movable run totally enclosed. I’m not losing any more of my babies.

[@M.H.D.actual]

Team Red Bull lol 😆

[@robwells1480]

Great looking flock JRB. My neighbor just got 8 Rhode island reds and they are growing fast. How are your egg recipes looking?

[@theelwhastrummer7166]

Well now you did it. you named Chip. You're gonna just hate it when you gotta wring his neck and pluck him. Hopefully he'll be the one you keep for breeding, otherwise he'll be hard to kill and eat. 🧑‍🌾🍗🥚

[@jepkratz]

Thanks for the update Johnny. really have enjoyed the series and evolution of the project. How is your egg production?

[@jrboutdoors7771]

It's been 7-10 per day since they started laying! I'm overwhelmed with eggs.

[@subshooting8414]

Really enjoy these videos. Any plans to raise some turkey's or ducks? Looking forward to the pig videos saw your comment about having three pigs bought.

[@jrboutdoors7771]

No immediate plans for other animals. If I survive this year with chickens and pigs, my next big focus will be gardening. I'm gardening this year, but I want to go bigger next year and build those skills. I hope to continue chickens and pigs, obviously.

[@tjw9985]

Wet chicken feathers are annoying.

[@ddubd3771]

Your eggs and chicken meat are going up in value the way things are going. Have you thought of installing some kind of rain catch watering system for the chickens?

[@jrboutdoors7771]

Yes, I would like to set up an automated watering system for both coops that are fed by the creek and/or rain. Right now I'm just walking small waterers over to the creek and filling them manually.

[@ddubd3771]

Sounds awesome, I’m sure you’ll come up with something cool. I’m still thinking things through if I get chickens and what I need to build. Always overthinking everything.

[@AnErrorWasFound]

NO KILLING POOR CHICKENS I ALREADY LOST 2 CUTE, ADORABLE PULLETS, ONE OF THEM DIED IN MY ARMS, AND IT WAS AN ADORABLE BARRED ROCK NAMED STRIPES AND THE OTHER ONE WAS A STRIPED BLACK AND WHITE BEARDED AMERAUCANA CHICKEE WITH NO TAIL BECAUSE IT WAS PICKED OFF, SHE SADLY DIED ALONE. HER NAME WAS GOODGIRL, BECAUSE SHE SHOOK HER HEAD EVERY TIME ME AND MY MOTHER SAID "GOODGIRL"

[@selwynnewson851]

It’s only what you think a chick is a chick

[@garyh.7282]

How much longer before the pigs show up? Looks like you got the chickens figured out time for some bacon to go with the eggs.

[@jrboutdoors7771]

I am hoping this weekend. Finding pigs has been the biggest hurdle but I finally have 3 with my name on them. I'm ready!

[@lisaholliday6816]

The darker the chicken feathers means female chick, the lighter the feathers means a male chick.

[@lynnclark4208]

The one you called scraggly, what breed is she? She's pretty.

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

She looks like she might have the lavender or blue gene. Can't tell what she is... she has some gorgeous markings on her feathers!

[@jrboutdoors7771]

She is a Lavender Orpington.

[@jeffallen3382]

How many eggs a day are you getting?

[@fredmcmurray6308]

Will they eat Asian jumping worms, look just like earth worms but are just under the mulch layer and literally jump like a snake. destroying my perennial garden since they eat mulch and all the tender shoots from your plants and shrubs.

[@nakclahan6445]

Ur not the chicken how do U know

[@pauljohnston9446]

That smallest one looks like a she ...