Hilarious tale of chickens. It brought back many crazy memories of my years with yard birds. Makes me want to write down some of the funny moments. My lack of pride about loving chickens and ducks makes it possible for me to tell my friends the wild things I do for my "girls". They all think I'm...
My Gretchen was a barred rock and the friendliest hen I ever had. When my family came out for a long weekend, Gretchen attached herself to my twin great nephew toddlers and followed them around. My next pullet will surely be another barred rock
RIP Ginger. 3 happy years is soooo much better than the life commercial birds get and even some farm birds. He's bragging you up to the other birds in chicken heaven
I live in Wisconsin and have ducks and chickens together. I keep food and water in the attached covered pen which I tarp for the winters with the south side open making it a nice place for them to spend all but the worst days.
I use a heated dog bowl and have two flat-bottomed buckets which I...
These photos have reassured me that my poor Penny is not having that rough a molt. I worry about her every year and she looks MUCH better than some of these bald hens.
My husband came in tonight to say Penny must have shaft lice again (she got them last year). I told him that I examined her closely and she's just molting...
she looks a bit like a porcupine. Will get a pic tomorrow
Why do I love chickens? Let me count the ways.
C is for the Clucking sound that calms me
H is for the Hens that make my day
I is for their Interesting habits
C is for the Coop where I can play
K is for the Keeper that they make me
E is for the Eggs that come what may
N is for the Nicest birds...
I thought I'd submit Pearl's picture that won the single comb contest since that's my prettiest hen right now. She's also my favorite but don't tell the other girls LOL
Been using Sav A Chick for a week now and so far so good. We're only in the 90's here so that helps. I've been letting them free range more so they can find spots under the bushes and even wade in the pond to cool down. My many gardens take second place to keeping my girls alive and well during...
I've had my three Muscovy hens (Poopy, Soupy and Peanut) for 5 years now and adore their silly antics. It's awesome to see them take flight and do a cruiset over the valley coming in for a landing on the pond.
I'm not fond of the drakes and have re-homed the 2 that I've had. They were both mean...