The flock hasn’t been the same since our fearless leader Blaze passed away. The preliminary necropsy report ruled out trauma as a cause of death, so we know for certain that none of the other roosters were to blame for his untimely departure. An enlarged spleen was the only abnormal finding in the post mortem exam, but the results from the tissue samples offered no definitive cause for the enlarged spleen.

Rachel & Blaze, The Royal Couple. ♥

If you missed my recent Facebook Coop Photo Contest, please feel free to view the amazing entries on Facebook or my Pinterest Chicken Coops Board!

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The flock hasn’t been the same since our fearless leader Blaze passed away. The preliminary necropsy report ruled out trauma as a cause of death, so we know for certain that none of the other roosters were to blame for his untimely departure. An enlarged spleen was the only abnormal finding in the post mortem exam, but the results from the tissue samples offered no definitive cause for the enlarged spleen.

Rachel & Blaze, The Royal Couple. ♥

If you missed my recent Facebook Coop Photo Contest, please feel free to view the amazing entries on Facebook or my Pinterest Chicken Coops Board!

Friday Happy Dance
Coffee Ready Yet
Coffee becuase morning people cant be trusted
If it requires pants or a bra its not happening today
Did someone say coffee
Coffee is my favorite coworker
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Sarah Fusco
Sarah Fusco
2024 years ago

Hi Chicken Chick! I have found your website and the resources you offer to be extremely valuable. I researched and learned a wealth of knowledge from many sources but as a soon to be new chicken owner I have found your blogs and compilation of experiences to be absolutely invaluable. This site will be my gold standard for caring for my new girls! I am so grateful that you provide this information to help out all chicken owners from newbie to consummate pro. It was also helpful to have a fellow CT resident giving out specific info on winter prep… Read more »

Ian Crosser
Ian Crosser
2024 years ago

Sorry to hear about Blaze

Denise Allison Magil
Denise Allison Magil
2024 years ago

grandpas feeder looks great less wasted grain!!!

Christine Smoot Zoellner
Christine Smoot Zoellner
2024 years ago

My new babies would love to learn this trick! I raised them on nipple waterers and never gave them a dish to drink from. They are fast learners and do better than my olders girls when I transitioned over to nipples instead of bowls.

Jessie Taylor Goodwin
Jessie Taylor Goodwin
2024 years ago

What a neat feeder! I’d love to see it in action in our newly built coop!