Somehow I seem to have inherited the state of keeping hens. I remember from my childhood that Dad always kept poultry for eggs and dinner! Then, in my Genealogy hunt I find that my G Father and GG Father also raised poultry. It must be in my genes. These days I raise them for enjoyment! We started with three bantams - Sable Poot, Pekin and Silkie. We've learned on the hoof since then, and have successfully hatched and nurtured, although have also experienced loss through foxes and dogs.
