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.
Those darling hen bags again! I love them! Hope to win one soon. Love the sunset picture. I live near the Bull Run Mountains in VA and see beautiful sunsets out my dining room window in the winter. It is my favorite room in the house.
I would be lost without your site . I am a newbie at raising chickens and you have helped me out tremendously ! Thank you Chicken Chick ! I need one of your bags to advertise your site for you .
My sweet Hanna is trying to hatch a golf ball…next year I will give her eggs to hatch! We are allowed roos here, but I think she will be ok with adoption.
My girls just started laying eggs last week. I am so excited!!!! Thank you for all of your great information.
Would love a hen bag!