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Chicken Apartments
A few people have asked how the chicken transition is going, so I thought I’d give you all a brief update. You’ll remember from the last post that the introduction of my chickens to the winter quarters in the pig … Continue reading
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Winter Home
The chickens have had a rough week. It rained pretty much solidly for three days, and then last night gale force winds came blowing in. It was the kind of night when it is good to stay in and have some … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard chickens, chickens, eggplant, Japanese eggplant recipe, Japanese vegetable soup
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Chickens Update
I’m going to post twice today because I have some cooking to share for those with a few final ripe tomatoes, but I know you’re eager for a chicken update! A week ago, after a trip to Chicago, I came … Continue reading
The Warden
One day last week I opened both the chicken coop door and the pen door first thing in the morning. I was thinking they’d go about their usual business: taking turns going in the coop to lay their eggs, eating … Continue reading
Late Heat
I’m not really in a good decision-making place this late in the season, but my sense is that there’s been more quantity than quality in the garden this summer. Maybe the quantity just makes one weary! After several dozen cucumbers, … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard chickens, feher ozen paprika, garden, organic vegetable gardening, peppers, tomatoes
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Five Chickens Laying
The chickens are now all laying pretty regularly. Only one (I’m sure it’s Biggie) is laying full size eggs. The others will catch up. You may notice in this carton the first egg from Fred. It’s that dingy, scratched egg. … Continue reading
First Egg
First egg! Mark this date: August 12, 2015 (born March 22). Turns out when the chickens chase you around squawking at the top of their crowy little throats it means they’re “broody.” I was hoping that was what it meant, though … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard chickens, chicken coop, chicken yard, garden, homestead, homesteading, raising chickens
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Alpha Chicken
I had such a nice day Thursday with the chickens. Me and Biggie are good buddies and this morning while the other four were busy with the fresh water and feed she followed me out of the pen and stood as … Continue reading
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Harvests
The chickens have definitely discovered the garden, which might test my willingness to “share.” Here they are roosting on top of the compost bin, where I think they’re finding a good supply of bugs. They are welcome to them! But … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard chickens, beans, chickens, Orach, organic greens, organic vegetable gardening
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