Hello friends!
Won't you join us again, on November 5th, Hug a Chicken Day? Take the time to hug and honor your chickens for all that they provide to your family and the world. We are lucky to have them as pets and for eggs. Today is the day to say THANK YOU! Spread the word and invite your...
For a long time now, my chickens were emptying their feeders. Who knows why- perhaps from boredom, looking for the perfect pellet or just for fun! I wanted to share a creative solution to just this problem. It is cheap and easy and works will all hanging feeders. Plus you probably have the...
Hi friends, I could really use your help! I would love for your to vote for our Christmas Tree in this contest. Would you please help support our tree number 20?
Thank you!
Hi Friends!
We are a family of four that keeps a flock of backyard chickens. Many of you may know us by our blog, www.tillysnest.com. We also started a new tradition, Hug A Chicken Day, every November 5th! We have entered our Christmas Tree in a holiday contest. Our bird themed tree, is...
Have you found yourself asking this question over and over again? Controversial things too sometimes like garlic, onions, potato peels and citrus!
I have done some research over the past two years and put together this post. I found a lot of good information here and I combined with other...
Hi there,
Here are two articles with tips and suggestions to help keep your flock happy and comfortable this winter.
http://www.tillysnest.com/2011/10/tips-on-preparing-for-winter.html
http://www.tillysnest.com/2011/10/heating-coop.html
Hope these help!
Have a great day~Melissa
Hi friends,
I decided to post today on my blog about the lessons that I am thankful for that our flock has shared with us.
I hope some of you feel the same way as I do!
http://www.tillysnest.com/2011/11/thankful.html
Happy Thanksgiving peeps!
~Melissa
Tilly's Nest won Country Living Magazine's Blue Ribbon Blogger Award in the Pet Category- backyard chickens!!!! We are so excited, chicken will be featured on their website and also in their print magazine, tentatively scheduled for this November/December issue...
How cool would it be to send your friends holiday cards this year featuring chickens?! These cards feature week old chicks of various breeds and clever captions. These are sure to bring a smile to your familys' and friends' faces! Each set of 20 notecards features 7 original photos. Stop on...
Here is a post that I did on this very topic. It helps to have responses for the most common reasons people will give you why you should not be allowed to have backyard chickens.
http://www.tillysnest.com/2011/10/not-in-my-backyard-or-yours.html
Good luck all!
Hi all,
I thought that my chick had a splayed leg. Splinting has not worked, I cannot tell of the achille's tendon is displaced
I started with some range of motion, and I was curious if anyone can help my poor little silkie or has any other ideas about this.
Do you think it has the...
Hi All,
I started a website where I talk about my chickens everyday. I am new to this and am loving the backyard flock. Dolly just had babies! Come by, we would love for you to visit sometime!
www.tillysnest.com
Thanks,
Melissa
Hi all,
We started our flock last year for the first time. To put it simply, I feel in LOVE with keeping chickens. I created a website where I talk about our adventures. It has been great fun. If you have the time, you might enjoy taking a peek! Our Dolly, a lavender silkie bantam, is a...
Hi,
I have a 1 1/2 day old Silkie Bantam with a Right splayed leg only. I tried making a hobble splint with a bandaid, medical tape, and pipe cleaner. Unfortunately, the chick cannot even walk at all when I did this. I made sure each time to leave ample space so that the legs have movement...
Hi,
My BO seems completely fine. Her tail is up, eyes are bright, and she is interested in eating and drinking. For the last 2 mornings, when she comes out to drink, right after she leans over and water seems to come out of her mouth. After that her breathing seems congested. When she takes...
Hi everyone,
I encourage you to get involved because now is your chance to tell the Barnstable Agricultural Commission how much you do not want chickens or roosters regulated in the town of Barnstable, MA. Their next meeting is in January and I hope you will consider attending. The date is...
My silkie rooster is about 25 weeks old now. Up until now, he was the sweetest thing in the whole world. He loved to snuggle and loved to be held. Most recently though, the tries to peck at me when I need to reach into their coop! He has done this twice now and OUCH it hurts! I know that...