Comments on: New Chicks! http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html It's a blog about Martha Stewart and her daily adventures. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:41:18 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Kari http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-49022 Kari Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:24:47 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-49022 Hi :) I love animals- currently have 3 dogs and 2 rabbits- and how to encourage my mom to let me raise some chickens on my own ( keeping them away from the dogs ) thanks for the tips :) And when the chickens were done laying- i would let them live- but thats my opionin Hi :)
I love animals- currently have 3 dogs and 2 rabbits- and how to encourage my mom to let me raise some chickens on my own ( keeping them away from the dogs ) thanks for the tips :)
And when the chickens were done laying- i would let them live- but thats my opionin

]]> By: Rachel H. http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43891 Rachel H. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:16 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43891 Hello Martha, I also raise chickens and prefer the rarest. One type of breed that is very hard to find, at least around here, are Marans. There are several varieties of this breed which originated in the town of Marans in France and these are the birds that lay the rich, chocolate brown eggs preferred by French chefs. The French Standard of Breeding requires most chiefly, the feathered legs. You may really enjoy this breed. We have recently started Copper Black Marans and they are bold and beautiful. The eggs are truly gorgeous and I catch myself staring at the striking beauty of these birds. Hello Martha,
I also raise chickens and prefer the rarest. One type of breed that is very hard to find, at least around here, are Marans. There are several varieties of this breed which originated in the town of Marans in France and these are the birds that lay the rich, chocolate brown eggs preferred by French chefs. The French Standard of Breeding requires most chiefly, the feathered legs. You may really enjoy this breed. We have recently started Copper Black Marans and they are bold and beautiful. The eggs are truly gorgeous and I catch myself staring at the striking beauty of these birds.

]]> By: Laura http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43715 Laura Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:55:48 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43715 The photos of the chicks arriving were wonderful. Thanks for sharing them along with the valuable info. You have a lot of baby chickens there - 68 if I counted correctly - you aren't planning on keeping them all in that small coop throughout their entire life are you? (I'm guessing no, since I don't see any laying boxes for eggs, etc. These pictures must be of a 'nursery' coop.) To Sally (and others) asking about 'spent' hens - every farmer of sorts is different as every hen has a different end. Breeds that are classified as layers are neither meaty nor tender by the time they reach the end of their egg laying career. All of the chicks that Martha has ordered this year are, however, larger birds (classified as dual-purpose or specialty breeds) - they can handle cooler winters and make a decent stew at the end of their laying cycle. Most hens are at their prime laying age between 18 months and 2 years of age. After that they still produce but not as frequently and it becomes uneconomical to keep them further. Hope this helps. Laura Childs GoodByeCityLife.com The photos of the chicks arriving were wonderful. Thanks for sharing them along with the valuable info.

You have a lot of baby chickens there - 68 if I counted correctly - you aren't planning on keeping them all in that small coop throughout their entire life are you? (I'm guessing no, since I don't see any laying boxes for eggs, etc. These pictures must be of a 'nursery' coop.)

To Sally (and others) asking about 'spent' hens - every farmer of sorts is different as every hen has a different end. Breeds that are classified as layers are neither meaty nor tender by the time they reach the end of their egg laying career. All of the chicks that Martha has ordered this year are, however, larger birds (classified as dual-purpose or specialty breeds) - they can handle cooler winters and make a decent stew at the end of their laying cycle.

Most hens are at their prime laying age between 18 months and 2 years of age. After that they still produce but not as frequently and it becomes uneconomical to keep them further.

Hope this helps.

Laura Childs
GoodByeCityLife.com

]]> By: Sally Gisler http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43609 Sally Gisler Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:35:22 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43609 I enjoy reading & learning from many of Martha's well-wishers re: her pets & animals. However, I wish Martha would answere the questions asked of her from these admirers b/c it would help us all to understand & appreciate more of what it takes to have domesticated & undomesticated animals. I was especially wanting to know (one blogger asked) what Martha does with the older hens? Does she eat them when their egg laying days are over & how do you know when the hen's egg-laying days are over, etc.? Thank you, Sally Gisler I enjoy reading & learning from many of Martha's well-wishers re: her pets & animals. However, I wish Martha would answere the questions asked of her from these admirers b/c it would help us all to understand & appreciate more of what it takes to have domesticated & undomesticated animals.
I was especially wanting to know (one blogger asked) what Martha does with the older hens? Does she eat them when their egg laying days are over & how do you know when the hen's egg-laying days are over, etc.? Thank you, Sally Gisler

]]> By: Thelma http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43547 Thelma Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:12:06 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43547 Hi Martha, I check your Blog every day enjoy you show. What do you do with your chickens when they get too old to lay eggs. Are they good to eat? Keep up the good work Thel Hi Martha,
I check your Blog every day enjoy you show.
What do you do with your chickens when they get too old to lay eggs. Are they good to eat?
Keep up the good work
Thel

]]> By: dalia anik http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43540 dalia anik Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:01:34 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43540 shalom Martha, I recently moved to Israel and am thrilled to be able to watch your show every day. I so look forward to seeing all your great ideas and I loved your show on everyday cooking. While watching how to prepare shepards pie I remembered that my mother used to make shepards pie often and she would also add a bit of curry to the meat. Another idea is to add a thick layer of mashed potato's to the bottom of the dish, and blind bake that till it is firm and then add a thin layer of breadcrumbs to absorb the moisture of the meat, add the meat and the top layer of potato. It is delicious and adds extra to the meal. Thank you for a great show. dalia anik kinadee@aol.com shalom Martha, I recently moved to Israel and am thrilled to be able to watch your show every day.
I so look forward to seeing all your great ideas and I loved your show on everyday cooking.
While watching how to prepare shepards pie I remembered that my mother used to make shepards pie often and she would also add a bit of curry to the meat. Another idea is to add a thick layer of mashed potato's to the bottom of the dish, and blind bake that till it is firm and then add a thin layer of breadcrumbs to absorb the moisture of the meat, add the meat and the top layer of potato. It is delicious and adds extra to the meal. Thank you for a great show.
dalia anik kinadee@aol.com

]]> By: Libby http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43525 Libby Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:18:26 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43525 i have 5 buff orpingtons and they are full of personality... almost loveable and hearty also.... good luck with them libby...chatham VA i have 5 buff orpingtons and they are full of personality... almost loveable and hearty also.... good luck with them
libby...chatham VA

]]> By: Jan Erickson http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43517 Jan Erickson Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:14:25 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43517 Hi Martha, Thanks for another interesting and informative fabulous blog. These little baby chicks are absolutely darling and I just love the look on Chhiring face as he teaches each one how to drink and sets it in front of the food. What a fantastic start they have. I remember you doing the exact same thing years ago on your original TV show. The website for Murry McMurry is absolutely fascinating. I had no idea there were so many varieties of chickens and other fowls. Loved your Palm Springs show today. It was wonderful. Sure hope Francesca is doing better each day. She is in my prayers everyday because I adore her as I do all animals. Love, Jan Hi Martha, Thanks for another interesting and informative fabulous blog. These little baby chicks are absolutely darling and I just love the look on Chhiring face as he teaches each one how to drink and sets it in front of the food. What a fantastic start they have. I remember you doing the exact same thing years ago on your original TV show. The website for Murry McMurry is absolutely fascinating. I had no idea there were so many varieties of chickens and other fowls. Loved your Palm Springs show today. It was wonderful. Sure hope Francesca is doing better each day. She is in my prayers everyday because I adore her as I do all animals. Love, Jan

]]> By: D Williams http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43510 D Williams Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:49:03 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43510 The little chicks are so very cute. Because you keep ordering new chicks to produce quality eggs, what do you do with the ones that have grown old and less productive? Just curious... The little chicks are so very cute. Because you keep ordering new chicks to produce quality eggs, what do you do with the ones that have grown old and less productive? Just curious...

]]> By: nina zeumer http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/09/new-chicks.html/comment-page-1#comment-43509 nina zeumer Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:26:37 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2938#comment-43509 HOW ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!! Thank goodness You and Your helpers create such a warm, inviting home for those little guys!! Again thanks and admiration to you. . .Looking forward to see their progress down the road!! regards,Nina HOW ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!! Thank goodness You and Your helpers create such a warm, inviting home for those little guys!! Again thanks and admiration to you. . .Looking forward to see their progress down the road!!

regards,Nina

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