07/06/2026
Chicken update — July 6, 2026 🐥🐓
Our Sapphire Gem chickens are about 7 weeks old now, and they are definitely outgrowing the brooder. They’re getting bigger, eating more, feathering out, and showing us they’re ready for the next stage.
We have a coop on the way, and we’ll also be building and setting up their outdoor space so they can move into their new home. They’re ready to go outside, stretch their legs, and start enjoying life in the coop.
For anyone thinking about starting with small chickens at home, it really can be done. You can start them off in a simple brooder bin for a little bit of money, as long as you make sure they have food, clean water, warmth when they’re little, and regular care. That’s how we started ours.
We’ve been able to raise five chickens right in our spare bedroom until they became big enough and ready to go outside. Lord willing, they’ll be giving us eggs one day soon, and we’re waiting on the day we get that first egg! 🥚🐓
The next update will probably be when they’re officially moved into their new coop and settled into their new home. 🐓🏡