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Good almost spring morning! I seem to be encountering lots of people who are planning to…
Tag: backyard chickens
It’s a Yard Party!
To keep them safe, the chicks had spent most of their time in the chicken tractor until the other day. … More
Out In the Tractor!
Today is the first day that it’s been warm enough for a little jaunt to the yard. I wish … More
Gangly chicks
I can’t believe they’ve grown this much! Where did the time go? That cute, fluffy stage is winding down fast. … More
The Lovely, Motherly Cochin
If your deciding on breeds of chicken to raise, another fun possibility is the cochin. Cochins originated in China in … More
Poop-poop-e-doop
That’s what Michael always said when we were dealing with a really poopy diaper back in the diaper days and … More
Feathering Out
Baby chicks grow so quickly! We’ve had ours since Saturday and they already have wing feathers. They’ll all be teenagers … More
Consider the Australorp
We love our australorps. They’re classic chickens… very beautiful, good layers, just nice to have around. One of ours tends … More
They’re Here! Baby Chicks 2014!
What could be in this box? Maddie thinks it sounds familiar She’s heard this before… Yay!! Two buff orpington, a … More
The Chicken Bucket
One of the most important parts of our role as chicken keepers is to provide food for our girls. We … More