by Daisy | Aug 26, 2010 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
In discussions of what sets fresh eggs apart from their factory counterparts, you’ll likely hear the word “bloom.” What exactly is “bloom” and what is it for? In short, it’s a coating, courtesy of the hen herself, deposited on the...
by Ivory Soap | Feb 24, 2010 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
What do you do with them in the winter? Do they come inside? NO! Here is the great thing about having farm animal pets. They’re hardy! The chickens, you need to do nothing. NOTHING! They roost in my window sill or up in the bushes and puff themselves out and...
by Daisy | Feb 5, 2010 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
Information is good. It clears up misunderstandings, calms fears, and promotes harmony. I put together a pdf, a one-page handout for urban and suburban chickeners to give to their neighbors along with that goodwill basket of eggs/goodies: Printable Neighbor Handout It...
by Ivory Soap | Nov 13, 2009 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
Is that not one of the grossest things you’ve ever seen? GOSH, molting is nasty looking. And, all of them are molting at once, which means every morning it looks like a chicken exploded in my back yard. The first time I thought one got eaten! Anyway, at over...
by Daisy | Oct 9, 2009 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
My compost pile is located inside the chicken yard– part coincidence, part deliberate decision, and it’s been a good combo. The compost pile has always been beside the outbuilding which is now the chicken house. When I enclosed a space connected to the...
by Daisy | Apr 27, 2009 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
Building a chicken fence seemed like a really big deal until I did it. Here’s the recipe:-Enough 4 or 5 foot “T” or “U” posts at Depot or Lowes to space them about five feet apart. (This is the pricey item.)-ton of long zip ties-50 or 100...
