It was a very busy week, which began by our acquisition of the additional acreage necessary to garner farm status, securing our right to keep not only hens, but our roosters. I’d say that’s something to crow about.

I continue working with the town and another attorney in preparing to present a regulation change to the town Zoning Commission to codify and legalize residential chicken-keeping for all residents of our town. We are, after all, a farm town- always have been, always will be.

Sunday and Monday were stressful as I found a visible infection underneath Blaze’s wattle. It is unclear whether the lesion caused his illness three weeks ago or was a result of that illness. In any event, we changed veterinarians this time and are satisfied with his current treatment plan.

We experienced near record high temperatures all week with horrendously high humidity. All of the heat-beating tricks were pulled out of the hat to keep the birds comfortable.

The heat didn’t seem to deter the ladies from contributing to the egg basket, although one could reasonably expect a significant drop in production in such high temperatures.Olive Egger hen, keeping cool inside the shaded run.Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle) missed her buddy, Blaze as I kept him indoors to recuperate.

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It was a very busy week, which began by our acquisition of the additional acreage necessary to garner farm status, securing our right to keep not only hens, but our roosters. I’d say that’s something to crow about.

I continue working with the town and another attorney in preparing to present a regulation change to the town Zoning Commission to codify and legalize residential chicken-keeping for all residents of our town. We are, after all, a farm town- always have been, always will be.

Sunday and Monday were stressful as I found a visible infection underneath Blaze’s wattle. It is unclear whether the lesion caused his illness three weeks ago or was a result of that illness. In any event, we changed veterinarians this time and are satisfied with his current treatment plan.

We experienced near record high temperatures all week with horrendously high humidity. All of the heat-beating tricks were pulled out of the hat to keep the birds comfortable.

The heat didn’t seem to deter the ladies from contributing to the egg basket, although one could reasonably expect a significant drop in production in such high temperatures.Olive Egger hen, keeping cool inside the shaded run.Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle) missed her buddy, Blaze as I kept him indoors to recuperate.

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Valerie Jensen
Valerie Jensen
10 years ago

We are also in a heat wave here in Wisconsin. I have given my flock a wading pool but they were a little leery of it. I just kept giving them fresh cold drinking water all day long and they appreciated it. We have lots of woods and a good breeze so things went well enough. I will not complain about the heat though, after the winter we had!

Peggy Schoenbeck Farley
Peggy Schoenbeck Farley
10 years ago

I absolutely love your Blog! Everything about your chickens is so pleasant and informative. Sure I wouldn't mind winning the soap, but I So enjoy everything you present to the chicken lovers community :)

Dawn E. Sarver
Dawn E. Sarver
10 years ago

whirl wind week! glad you made it thru! enjoy the weekend!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
10 years ago

So … Hogwash soaps … are they for hogs? chickens? or hoomans? ;) just kidding! But I love your blog and hope you get some cooler temps soon!

Angel Macias Wiles
Angel Macias Wiles
10 years ago

Love all your pics! :)