The slightest hint of autumn was in the air this week, but that was short-lived as the weather turned uncomfortably warm and humid yesterday and is currently pouring rain. Typical, schizophrenic New England weather.
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Lucy (Easter Egger hen) is beating the autumn rush as she begins molting a little early. Since feather loss from molting begins at the top of the head, this is currently her better view.
This swallowtail caterpillar was enjoying my dill plants. She’ll soon become a butterfly like the one below, which has been hanging out at the chicken coops.
I received some Lavender Ameraucana eggs from my peeps at Louden Farms this week! The light brown egg is Rachel’s- the baby daddy is to be determined (if it’s fertile at all).
Did you know that the larger sized particles of oyster shell are better for laying hens than eggshells? True story. Read more about why, here.
With both daughters back in camp at the Red Door Theater this week, I couldn’t resist inquiring whether they would sell me the basket. With no questions asked or dollar amount mentioned, they gave it to me! I made a respectable donation to the theater along with a dozen farm fresh eggs.
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The slightest hint of autumn was in the air this week, but that was short-lived as the weather turned uncomfortably warm and humid yesterday and is currently pouring rain. Typical, schizophrenic New England weather.
Lucy (Easter Egger hen) is beating the autumn rush as she begins molting a little early. Since feather loss from molting begins at the top of the head, this is currently her better view.
This swallowtail caterpillar was enjoying my dill plants. She’ll soon become a butterfly like the one below, which has been hanging out at the chicken coops.
I received some Lavender Ameraucana eggs from my peeps at Louden Farms this week! The light brown egg is Rachel’s- the baby daddy is to be determined (if it’s fertile at all).
Did you know that the larger sized particles of oyster shell are better for laying hens than eggshells? True story. Read more about why, here.
With both daughters back in camp at the Red Door Theater this week, I couldn’t resist inquiring whether they would sell me the basket. With no questions asked or dollar amount mentioned, they gave it to me! I made a respectable donation to the theater along with a dozen farm fresh eggs.
As pretty as chickens can be from the side or front view…I think we forget how pretty those fluffy feathered butts can be to. Okay maybe not when their in use…but in general they are full and fluffy, some stand at attention some just swoop together in a feathered organized chaos. Hmmmmm maybe the folks about me are right and I am officially a chicken addict…or maybe they are wrong and I just put one too many scoops of Tim Hortons coffee in the brewer…either way I stand by my Love of chickens :)
One of these is needed to complete the crazy chicken lady outfit
These hen bags are fabulous. The buff one reminds me a little of some buff brahmas we had when my children were showing poultry in 4-H. I love your Ameraucanas and Polish frizzles. We don't have chickens right now, since we'll probably have to move this year, and I miss the friendly business of the girls.
Oh, I can't even comment, I am laughing so hard! I LOVE those henbags, and I will have one, if I have to wring the money out of my husband to buy one! Thank you for all that you share with us.
Don't make me get another chihuahua purse lol.