Every morning, I have a fairly set schedule: Get up Let Smidge out Unload the dishwasher Load the dishwasher Start the coffeemaker Feed and water the living room chicks Check the incubators' humidity and add water if needed Let the chickens out Feed and water the outside chickens and chicks Feed the dogs Feed the … Continue reading Coffee and chickens
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In my living room right now…
My first official day off was Friday which is always spent just vegging out on the couch, binge watching tv and movies. That morning, I found this newly hatched little chick in the coop along with two others (who didn't make it). The other chicks (two weeks old) and the three mama hens were horrible … Continue reading In my living room right now…
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WE HAVE CHICKS HATCHING!!!
We were heading to dinner to meet friends last night when Ted heard peeping in the coop! This little chick was peeking out from under the mama hen's tail feathers!!!
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Happy hen pics
I love taking pictures of my hens out free ranging in the yard and forest. They're so happy and healthy. Their feathers are sleek and shiny and thick, and their combs are brightly colored. Their feet are clean and just beautiful. Their eyes are alert and always on the hunt for a few bugs … Continue reading Happy hen pics
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Where do your eggs come from?
Do you know? If they're from the grocery store, they're probably from what are known as "battery cage hens". That means those hens are kept individually in cages the size of a sheet of printer paper THEIR WHOLE LIVES. They don't get to scratch, peck, dust bathe, eat bugs, eat grass, stretch out in a … Continue reading Where do your eggs come from?
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Meatbird time again!
The day before we went to Chicago, we went to Tractor Supply for some little item...and I saw these... This happened to be the half off bin which made the meatbirds 99 cents each, and I could not pass up such a great deal! I came home with 13 of the little boogers. I couldn't … Continue reading Meatbird time again!
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Chicken hawks!
I was heading to town at lunch the other day and noticed the chickens were all grouped inside the covered run. The rooster was crowing every so often, and he was keeping the hens behind him. Suddenly, a heavy shadow broke from the trees and drug across the chicken run like fingernails on a chalkboard! … Continue reading Chicken hawks!
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Too cute not to share…
Yes, that's a hen standing on top of Eeny. LOL. The hen and two roosters pictured live in the pig palace with the pigs. They eat and drink with them. I'm pretty sure they think they ARE pigs as well!
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Two big farm announcements
Two big farm announcements: 1. Our pastured pigs are ready to go to freezer camp! We are selling these for $2/lb hanging weight (you pay the butcher fee) or $4/lb (we pay the butcher fee). These are sold as half or whole hogs. Contact me now to place your order. This is some of the … Continue reading Two big farm announcements
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Rural King has chicks!
On the way home from our staff meeting, I stopped at Rural King. Guess what cute feathery little fluffballs I found? Yep! Chicks!!! There were just a few bins of them, but they were all pullets. Farming tip: Let your local store know your name and number in case they can't sell the chicks they … Continue reading Rural King has chicks!
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