With everything going on, both stuff we intended and stuff we did not expect, we have been navigating caring for our chickens as the weather grows colder and the days are shorter. [Read more…] about For the Love of Chickens
Gutters Up! (And Beans. And Squash.)
And now it’s September. First: YAY! I love fall. 😀
But wow, September? Whoosh. Here we are.
I hope you had time to read August Life, Sliced and Diced (lots of photos) because this post below is sort of the wrap up to all things August.
We knew when we were building the coop that we wanted [Read more…] about Gutters Up! (And Beans. And Squash.)
August Life, Sliced and Diced
Well, it is August and this summer is rolling towards its end. I can’t say that I’m sorry: 2020 is no one’s favorite, it’s been way too hot, and the garden has been challenging. BUT, the chickens are a riot and laying now, so I am seeing my glass as half full. [Read more…] about August Life, Sliced and Diced
Chicken Hope Chest
There’s been a lot going on… So, I’m putting up a group of posts at once.
- You might want to start here: What’s Going On? (Sing me some Marvin Gaye.)
- Loss
- When Gardens Don’t Go As Planned
- End on a High Note: Relish Happiness
This Post: Chicken Hope Chest
Okay, am I showing my age? Do you know what a Hope Chest is? (Wiki definition.) [Read more…] about Chicken Hope Chest
Relish Happiness (Mostly Photos)
There’s been a lot going on… So, I’m putting up a group of posts at once.
- You might want to start here: What’s Going On? (Sing me some Marvin Gaye.)
- Chicken Hope Chest
- Loss
- When Gardens Don’t Go As Planned
This Post: Relish Happiness
I’m was going to title this post: My Chicken Is Prettier Than Your Chicken. But [Read more…] about Relish Happiness (Mostly Photos)
Chicken Chores, by Daisy and Tracy
When we brought our chicks home, I thought at first Penelope (Australorp) would be the chicken in charge because she seemed a little bossy. But it was Daisy (another Australorp) who was leading the flock by the time we were ready to move them from brooder to coop. I’d say Daisy takes her job very seriously and holds the leadership role with little challenge. Every now and then one of the Barred Rocks will [Read more…] about Chicken Chores, by Daisy and Tracy
