This week’s backyard highlights included bitter cold, high winds, driving rain, an aerial surprise and a tragic accident resulting in the loss of a flock member. We also gained a new flock member last night as this little one hatched after Thanksgiving dinner.
We lost Afrodite in a freak accident on Wednesday and while she wasn’t with us very long, she certainly left a lasting impression upon our hearts. Her presence is already missed. RIP girl.
Rachel (bantam Cochin Frizzle) spent most of the week in the Broody Breaker. She snapped out of it just in time for Thanksgiving and is happy to be back free-ranging with the rest of the flockers.
We received a visit from this bald eagle yesterday afternoon, which was a rare, if not frightening, sighting in our neck of the woods. He didn’t stick around long, thankfully. Blaze and Sparky alerted all of us to his presence with their unmistakable warning sounds. Everyone rushed immediately to the safety of the coops and runs.
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This week’s backyard highlights included bitter cold, high winds, driving rain, an aerial surprise and a tragic accident resulting in the loss of a flock member. We also gained a new flock member last night as this little one hatched after Thanksgiving dinner.
We lost Afrodite in a freak accident on Wednesday and while she wasn’t with us very long, she certainly left a lasting impression upon our hearts. Her presence is already missed. RIP girl.
Rachel (bantam Cochin Frizzle) spent most of the week in the Broody Breaker. She snapped out of it just in time for Thanksgiving and is happy to be back free-ranging with the rest of the flockers.
We received a visit from this bald eagle yesterday afternoon, which was a rare, if not frightening, sighting in our neck of the woods. He didn’t stick around long, thankfully. Blaze and Sparky alerted all of us to his presence with their unmistakable warning sounds. Everyone rushed immediately to the safety of the coops and runs.
My girls would love any of the give aways. They are always so grateful for the treats they get or the improvements we make to the coop. Love the rewards they give us for taking care of them. Nothing like fresh eggs and great entertainment!
The nest box liners seem like a really good idea!
We have at least one mated pair of bald eagles at the lake near me, who return every winter. That's one of the reasons I have my girls completely enclosed!
I'd love to win these, we just got our new coop built and these would go great in our nestboxes.
Thank you Chicken Chick! My girls would love the nest box liners!
I'm with Esther. I went to make an omelet and need a few more eggs. I started checking my different coats and coat pockets and turned up 3 more eggs :)