Christmas week here at Blazing Trails Farm was a challenge with on again, off again snow alternating with rain and sunshine. We are expecting eggs to hatch this coming week and are looking forward to sharing that experience with you as it happens, live!

Guess what? :)
This Olive Egger has made it her mission to remove the berries from the coop garland.

The Olive Egger in the nest box on the right has been broody for nearly two weeks. When the eggs in the incubator hatch, I’ll slip them underneath her to raise.

Lola (Columbian Wyandotte hen) has finished molting and her new feathers look spectacular.
Sparky (Black Copper Marans roo) and ellen deHeneres, (a Marans hen cross between a Black Copper Marans and a Wheaten Marans).

Christmas morning breakfast consisted of steel cut and regular oatmeal with blueberries, apples and bananas. I put out several loaf pans so that there was no bickering and nobody left out.

Spartacus (Serama X Red Sex Link) and his mom, Windy (a Blue Splash Marans)
Caesar, a Serama cockerel began crowing this week and it was adorable.
Nobody loves eating snow more than Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle)
Most chickens dislike snow, but mine have gotten used to it. I suppose that’s what happens when you live in New England.

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Thanks for joining me and have a great week!
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Christmas week here at Blazing Trails Farm was a challenge with on again, off again snow alternating with rain and sunshine. We are expecting eggs to hatch this coming week and are looking forward to sharing that experience with you as it happens, live!

Guess what? :)
This Olive Egger has made it her mission to remove the berries from the coop garland.

The Olive Egger in the nest box on the right has been broody for nearly two weeks. When the eggs in the incubator hatch, I’ll slip them underneath her to raise.

Lola (Columbian Wyandotte hen) has finished molting and her new feathers look spectacular.
Sparky (Black Copper Marans roo) and ellen deHeneres, (a Marans hen cross between a Black Copper Marans and a Wheaten Marans).

Christmas morning breakfast consisted of steel cut and regular oatmeal with blueberries, apples and bananas. I put out several loaf pans so that there was no bickering and nobody left out.

Spartacus (Serama X Red Sex Link) and his mom, Windy (a Blue Splash Marans)
Caesar, a Serama cockerel began crowing this week and it was adorable.
Nobody loves eating snow more than Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle)
Most chickens dislike snow, but mine have gotten used to it. I suppose that’s what happens when you live in New England.

>

Thanks for joining me and have a great week!
Rachel Divider
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Leo
Leo
10 years ago

A new follower and fairly new chicken raiser :) my husband built me an awesome cook this past Valentine's Day and still learning with my 7 chicks that I raised but producing eggs fairly nicely

Laurie Farley
Laurie Farley
10 years ago

Having our first REALLY cold weather challenge today. Have tried to use the suggestions given earlier. Hoping for the best! Thank you for this blog! OH! My girls LOVE the treats you are giving away today. Fingers crossed!

Scoobychick
Scoobychick
10 years ago

my chicks would love to win!

Amanda Blackmon Brown
Amanda Blackmon Brown
10 years ago

Thank you for all of your tips, advice and general chicken updates!

Amanda Cheatham-Hurd
Amanda Cheatham-Hurd
10 years ago

I love that you give yours oatmeal! We've been doing the same thing and all our chicken friends think we spoil them, but goodness, they need a good warm meal on these cold mornings! I would love to sprinkle some mealworms on top of the oatmeal for an added treat.

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