Articles by ChestnutRidge

The Chicks 'N Kids contest is for pictures of chickens or chicks with children as part of the Mother's Day Hatch-a-long! Contestants can also post pictures of chickens with another type of animal, such as a dog, cat, horse, etc. instead. The prize is two children's books: a little children's...

ChestnutRidge Hello, my name is Heather. Here I am with my dog, an Australian Blue Heeler named Talli. I live in the mountains of Virginia in a small hollow on 3.17 acres, and I just started keeping chickens in the spring of 2011. I began my flock by incubating eggs and now have: 4 Easter...

Blue Bird Brawl Here are the contestants for the Blue Bird Brawl. The winners have been decided! First Place: #19 - Billyj; Jersey Giant cockerel, "Elvis" Second Place: #7 - mopargal1972; 4-month bantam Easter Egger, "Gracie" Third Place: #11 - Jeremy; 8-month English Orpington hen, "Elizabeth"...

ChestnutRidge's Most Ingenious Chicken Design Contest WEEK ONE CONTEST in conjunction with Mahonri's 3rd Annual Easter Hatch-A-Long Vote here by 8pm EDT Tues. 3/27/12 During week 1 of incubation (17 to 23 March), post a picture and brief explanation of your cool brooder / feeder / waterer...