Poultry

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Ducks!!!

Because we don't have enough to do already... Because Kim is the Queen of Craigslist.. Because the bugs here are insane... Because we're always up for learning about something new... Because sometimes the turn around time from idea to research to implementation is quite quick here... Because we enjoy challenging ourselves... And because we can... We have welcomed two Muscovy…
March 17, 2016
2016 Ameraucana Chicks

2016 Ameraucana Chicks

It's officially that time of year again! One of my very favorite activities each February is picking out the year's flock additions. So, yesterday, after a long, exhausting day at work, we thought eight chirping, fluffy butted babies would be the perfect answer. They were! We are still looking to round out our additions this year with some white layers,…
February 12, 2016
The Case of the Missing Chicken

The Case of the Missing Chicken

Last night, after a gorgeous day of free ranging, all the ladies put themselves to bed in their cozy coop, as per usual. Shortly after dark, and a little later than usual, I made my way outside to count and lock up the ladies for the night. They're easy to count, despite their huddled roosting, because they come in sets:…
February 1, 2016
The Changing Seasons – January 2016 in Review

The Changing Seasons – January 2016 in Review

In thinking about Cardinal's monthly photo challenge, I anticipated doing what I did last year by going back through the month's photos and trying my best to not include every single one of them in my review because 1) there is generally so much that happens each month and 2) because so many of my photos make me so happy…
January 31, 2016
It just keeps getting better…

It just keeps getting better…

Not only is one of our Buff Orpingtons on a roll with her almost daily laying of a sweet, pink, egg... But now one of our black and white Easter Eggers has started up again, too, with a very light green (and very long) egg almost daily as well! Oh yes, we just might get to stop purchasing eggs again!…
January 27, 2016
What may look like a simple egg…

What may look like a simple egg…

...is really a sign of hope... a sign that the days really are getting longer... a sign that Spring (though two months away) really is just around the bend... and therefore totally worthy of a photo shoot! Yes, for months we've only gotten one or two beautiful, dark brown, Maran eggs each day, but yesterday also brought us the tiniest,…
January 21, 2016