Recent content by mpennell

At least two feet of snow on the ground. It's been one of the snowiest winters on record... We just keep digging out--but the chickens seem to have had enough!

Here's a pic of one of our hens braving the Northeast snow...

I've noticed something similar with one of my hens (of 6). I'm not sure which one it is yet, but one has started laying very small eggs. The other hens' eggs are staying consistent in size and frequency.

My chickens were out free ranging today when I heard a loud noise. I got outside just in time to see a fox chasing one of the barred rocks. I scared it off but it got some of the bird's tail feathers and left a little gash/cut in the bird's lower back. After coaxing the attacked bird from under...