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And Then There Were Seven…

And Then There Were Seven…

Warning: This post may contain photos that could be offensive or shocking to readers.  Please do not read this post if you are squeamish or have issues with the slaughtering of chickens.   You have been (officially) warned.   Alrighty then, now that that's out of the way...if you're still reading this, then you must want to hear about our adventures in…
June 22, 2011
Hot Chickens?

Hot Chickens?

With the temperature continuing to rise, I have just a little PSA for you: If you're hot, your chickens are probably hot, too! Give 'em some watermelon to munch on, throw some ice cubes in their water, make sure they have some shade.  They'll be happier for it and so will you :-) xoxo, M
June 14, 2011
How Do You Know You’ve Got a Rooster?

How Do You Know You’ve Got a Rooster?

We've been wondering for months now if Prim is a rooster so let's look at the facts: She was a bully as a baby, but sometimes babies can just be bullies. She has continued to be a bully as an adolescent, but we all know how teenagers can be. Her comb is has grown larger than our ameraucanas and larger…
June 12, 2011
Looking Back, Moving Forward – Part Three (Backyard, chickens…more rocks)

Looking Back, Moving Forward – Part Three (Backyard, chickens…more rocks)

Alright, here's Part Three...the back yard...When we moved in four years ago, it was literally just rocks and one single tree...Mr. was happy to have a yard, but looked pretty confused about the emptiness of it all...Rocks, rocks & more rocksOh look!  You can see the tiniest part of a branch!!!Although we don't have many pictures of the beginnings of…
June 3, 2011

Dear Chickens…

I know there have been some changes around here lately that may have caused you a little stress, however, this whole "let's get together and only lay 1-2 eggs a day for the humans" thing is completely unacceptable.  There are five of you currently laying! STEP. IT. UP.You were brought into our yard to help us be more sustainable, not…
May 31, 2011
Garden Happiness(es)

Garden Happiness(es)

Random happy happenings in the garden over the past week...The beans, sunflowers and blue corn are starting to peek!The snap peas are flowering!I think this might be might very first tomatillo sprout!The radishes are looking happy!Tool Lady is looking happy, too!One of the Newbies has been "roosting" on the edge of one of the nesting boxes.  Silly girl.Cheers!!!
May 24, 2011