I am so thankful our girls survived Hurricane Ian. We left for vacation the Sunday following Ian, making sure there was plenty of water and food in their secured run. A very dependable young man agreed to look in on the girls twice a day. He was instructed to let them into their play yard...
This is Elegant Elgie. She is a 7 week old ISA Brown and loves to perch on my lap, rubs and hugs. It is too funny as I sit with all the girls every morning and evening. Now they push each other off so they can get their turn. I'm loving this new hobby and the girls!
I am SO new to being a chicken mom! I am supposed to have six pullets and now I wonder if I have a roo or two. Big Bertha is my main concern at this point, she is large, curious, head hen already putting the girls in their place. She shows no fear of anything, swings and like to be up as high...
I am SO new to being a chicken mom! I am supposed to have six pullets and now I wonder if I have a roo or two. Big Bertha is my main concern at this point, she is large, curious, head hen already putting the girls in their place. She shows no fear of anything, swings and like to be up as high...
I make fresh Apple Cider Vinegar regularly and after straining there are a lot of apples to dispose of or compost. I was wondering if these fermented apples would be harmful to our girls (not now, because they are too young (almost 3 weeks). What are your thoughts on this type of snack?
Y'all I'm thrilled my husband is finally onboard with my chicken adventures. Who knew all you have to do is pose a problem of "what do you think would work best" to a retired engineer, lol. He designed a roost for the girls, wrapped in jute to make holding, sitting easier ($5.00 well spent)...
Ten days into raising six little chicks. We live in central NC and are happily retired. How did we suddenly become chicken farmers? Our granddaughter is a senior at NCSU majoring in Food Science Engineering and Biomanufacturing. She is constantly sharing "you should think about" and "did you...