Author: mjbackyardingwithkids

  • Less eggs

    Chickens and quail can stop/slow down on laying eggs for a number of reasons. Could be do to stress, bad nutrition, they are molting, they are getting older, cold/heat, or less light due to the change of the seasons. For me its molting and the change of the seasons. Chickens need at lest 12 hours of light but 14 or 16 is best. Quail need at lest 14 hours but 16 is best. Some say this is nature’s way of letting the birds rest. If you want to keep them laying you can bring in artificial lighting. Just a normal light bulb will work. I saw some people use Christmas lights makes their coops/pens look very festive for the holidays.

  • It’s been a while

    It’s been a while sence I shared a photo of myself and with the girls ( chickens). Its gotten chilly where I live but I’m always cold. It was windy with some rain on the day I took these photos it was 51 out and yes I have on a beanie and gloves πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚.

    Medusa and I are just hanging out!

    #chickens #backyarding #quail #cuteandsmall #hobby #mygirls #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #cold #gloves #hat #rain #weather #rainedstoppedforabit #coturnix #celadongene #pearls #imalwayscold #medusa

  • My pearl hen

    I love all my coturnix quail but these coturnix quail that are pearls I’m totally in awe over them. Here are a few photos of one of my Pearl hens. She and I were hanging out in the yard enjoying the summer breeze.

    #coturnix #backyarding #quail #cuteandsmall #hobby #pearls #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #hen #birds #mjbackyardingwithkids #little #blackandwhite

  • Health

    For most people they don’t think about their health. When you are healthy it’s the last thing on your mind. That’s how it was for me. I’m still healthy but I have found a hard lump in my leg. It’s a wait and see game now. I’ve been keeping myself busy I got a paperweight made it’s a sea shell themed. The thing I love about the paperweights that I make is that they can be used also as knick knacks! I’ve also been busy with the girls (chickens), quail ( my Pearl’s are looking amazing hopefully in the next week or so I can get some good photos of them), and then of course there’s school with the kids. While doing all these things it’s still in the back of my mind about this lump will it go away ( been on meds already for it) or will I need surgery to have it removed? #hobby #backyarding #crafts #chickens #chook #coturnix #quail #cuteandsmall #health #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou

  • As fall comes

    As fall comes so does cooler weather! As we get closer to the colder months the quail and chickens will slow down in their laying. Nature’s way of taking a break. My goal is to get more jam and soapdishes made but with wanting to get those done comes birthdays and holidays! I’m happy that we are ready for Halloween! Now if I can just stay on track for the other holidays I will be happy! #hobby #backyarding #nature #slowingdownontheeggs #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #remembertosharelikefollowandcomment #reno #local #fall #chickens #chook #fluffybutts #chickensarefun #coturnix #celadongene

  • Extra eggs

    Look at these beautiful extra eggs! #extraeggs

    #reno #backyarding #quail #cuteandsmall #eggs #coturnix #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #remembertolikesharefollowandcomment #localonly

  • You can

    You now can follow me on mewe

    Mjbackyardingwithkids ( Delicious Cluckers Farm) https://mewe.com/i/mjbackyardingwithkids or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog

    But as always you can follow me here on my blog. #hobby #backyarding #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou

  • First week done!

    Our first week of school is done! There were a few hiccups but we are getting back into the routine! My oldest is liking most of his classes, my second oldest is getting the hang of middle school, and my third and fourth are getting the hang of their new school. Today number 3 got an 80% on her science she had no help. She was very proud of herself as am I. Along with getting school done I also got 12 dz eggs from the quail. I finally get to use my new eggs cartons!

    I like these cardboard ones much better than the plastic ones. #hobby #backyarding #quail #cuteandsmall #eggs #coturnix #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyouforreading #chickens #celadongene #new #school only 175 more days of schoolπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ #cantwaitforvacation #largefamily

  • New coturnix quail

    I got more coturnix quail but these ones are pearls! They just hatched last night.

    They are doing great eating and drinking. Love their yellow fuzz! When they lose their fuzz they will be white with black spots.

    #pearls #mynewline #backyarding #quail #cuteandsmall #coturnix #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #chicks #babies #supersmall #hatching
    #telleveryone #thepearlsarehere #nexthatchwillnegettingstartedonetomorrow

  • Garden

    I love seeing things growing in the garden!

    I know it’s hard to tell but there are carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, kale, currants, and, grapes.

    Love how the grapes are looking!

    Tomatoes are starting and looking good! Hoping I get a great amount this year.

    and last but not lest my currants. I’m planning on making currant strawberry jam soon! #hobby #backyarding #gardening #green #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #food #growing #jamsoon you can also follow me on mewe

    Mjbackyardingwithkids ( Delicious Cluckers Farm)

    https://mewe.com/p/mjbackyardingwithkidsdeliciouscluckersfarm