The beginning of this week started with some rain, but that didn’t stop the flockers from getting out and about. Peak foliage is upon us here in New England and we are enjoying every minute of it.
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A few of the late spring chickens have just begun laying eggs while the older flockers finish up their molt.
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A significant milestone was hit on my Facebook page this week as the fan ticker hit the 50,000 mark! I have been blessed to be able to interact with so many wonderful people around the world daily, sharing our love and appreciation for backyard chickens.
When I wasn’t on Facebook or writing magazine articles this week, I was busy shipping Spruce the Coop Herbal Fusion. I had a little trouble keeping up with demand, but am now fully stocked and herbal pest control is on its way to nest boxes all over the country!
Spartacus, (Serama x Red Sex Link) the son of Brutus and Vera, got named this week. Look at how quickly he feathered out this week- the top photo was taken last Friday and the photo below was taken six days later.
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The beginning of this week started with some rain, but that didn’t stop the flockers from getting out and about. Peak foliage is upon us here in New England and we are enjoying every minute of it.
A few of the late spring chickens have just begun laying eggs while the older flockers finish up their molt.
A significant milestone was hit on my Facebook page this week as the fan ticker hit the 50,000 mark! I have been blessed to be able to interact with so many wonderful people around the world daily, sharing our love and appreciation for backyard chickens.
When I wasn’t on Facebook or writing magazine articles this week, I was busy shipping Spruce the Coop Herbal Fusion. I had a little trouble keeping up with demand, but am now fully stocked and herbal pest control is on its way to nest boxes all over the country!
Spartacus, (Serama x Red Sex Link) the son of Brutus and Vera, got named this week. Look at how quickly he feathered out this week- the top photo was taken last Friday and the photo below was taken six days later.
Yippie!!
Okay whispering into my incubator of the possibility of a Grandpas feeder must have worked because over night 2 of the 7 eggs have pipped wahoo. Just like kids, the promise of something new gets them all excited…okay I confess I get excited to. (day 20)
That is an awesome giveaway!!
That feeder is the coolest! Grandpa hit it out of the park coming up with that invention! Fingers and toes crosse
I'm sorry to hear that there is discontent between blogs. I guess as everyone has an opinion it is not a stretch, but one would hope for calmer heads especially when offering information to new folks like myself just trying to do right by my flock. I've been around the block so of course I know to study study study when undertaking something new and important.I found your blog among others in my search when I started. I've poured over all of your tips I've made my decisions as they applied to my situation. Your advice has been helpful and… Read more »