Poultry

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2015 Flock Additions – Marans

2015 Flock Additions – Marans

For a short while this winter I thought that, for the first time in years, we wouldn't add any new chicks to the flock this year. With all of the transitions and upheaval, I guess I was thinking that adding some Newbies to the mix might not be the best idea this spring. Luckily, I was wrong :-) Really, is…
February 15, 2015
2014’s Most Rockin’ Posts

2014’s Most Rockin’ Posts

As we approach the closing of yet another year, I debated on whether or not I should get all deep and introspective on you, my dear readers...you know, go into all of the changes we've seen over the past year...talk about the challenges we faced...the goals that were crossed off the all mighty To-Do list and those that will be…
December 28, 2014
The Great Chicken Mansion Move

The Great Chicken Mansion Move

Well, it only took us two months to get a bit clearer on our path from the city and into a whole new way of living, but clearer it is...which means projects we've been putting off have to be taken care, no matter what the weather, time or energy allows for. While the Urban Farm hasn't sold, we have found…
November 19, 2014
Easter Egger Feather Variations

Easter Egger Feather Variations

I'm hoping you all can help me with a bit of a mystery as the feather variations/coloring of three of the five have been a complete surprise!  We purchased five Easter Eggers/Ameraucanas that looked normal in their couple-of-days-old-selves and have wound up with two being the typical rusty/auburn colors, two being black and white, and one having these dusty.almost lavender feathers…
May 30, 2014
The 2014 Pullets Are In The Coop!

The 2014 Pullets Are In The Coop!

Remember those cute, fluffy chicks that, just a few months ago were peeping up a storm in their brooder in our garage? They're all grown up now! Well...almost! Technically, they're still pullets, which means they're like teenagers...eating everything in sight but not contributing anything (like eggs) yet! ;-) This weekend we finally got them out of their outdoor brooder and…
May 28, 2014

How to Pressure Cook an Old Laying Hen

One of the hardest parts about keeping laying hens is the act of culling them. Hands down. No matter how intentionally we began on this path of keeping chickens or how many times we think about or talk about the process, it just doesn't get any easier. I know I have said this before, but I do believe that this…
April 24, 2014