The trip of a lifetime to Little Rock Arkansas combined with a most inconvenient stomach flu 24 hours prior to my flight meant that I didn’t have time to prepare a Flock Focus Friday for you last week- you’ll forgive me though, right? I was invited to attend P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Retreat to be the guest reporter for him at his Poultry Workshop, which was an honor indeed! I knew that I would be filming television and radio segments with Allen the day before the workshop, but I didn’t realize that I was going to be the only chicken blogger/writer in attendance that weekend- holy pressure, Batman! I had the time of my life and can’t wait to share the scoop with you. I have been catching up on work and fielding new offers and opportunities all week, but I promise to share more details about my trip very soon!

The gate at P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Retreat.
The view from P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home, overlooking the sheep pasture, duck house and new poultry barn in the background.
P. Allen Smith’s Black White Faced Spanish pen in the new poultry barn, which was just built last fall.
Allen and me on the way to chat with his brother (who really needs his own reality show- he was a total hoot)!
Egglets from P. Allen Smith, safe at home in Connecticut! 
Back to the coal mines on Monday. :) The torrential rain created flooding in many parts of Connecticut, including my chicken yard.
The rain and flooding was just the start of the weather fun this week as Mother Nature reminded us how quickly things can change in New England in April. Snow. Seriously?!

What a difference a day makes! The snow quickly melted the next day and Caesar stood guard over the backyard while Mr. Chicken Chick built some new droppings boards for the coops!

Buff Orpington hen.
Freida, White Silkie hen.
Kate, Speckled Sussex hen.
Catch of the day.
Lola, Columbian Wyandotte hen.

Important reminder:


“He’s behind me, isn’t he?”
Thanks for visiting and have a great week!

Kathy Shea Mormino

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The trip of a lifetime to Little Rock Arkansas combined with a most inconvenient stomach flu 24 hours prior to my flight meant that I didn’t have time to prepare a Flock Focus Friday for you last week- you’ll forgive me though, right? I was invited to attend P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Retreat to be the guest reporter for him at his Poultry Workshop, which was an honor indeed! I knew that I would be filming television and radio segments with Allen the day before the workshop, but I didn’t realize that I was going to be the only chicken blogger/writer in attendance that weekend- holy pressure, Batman! I had the time of my life and can’t wait to share the scoop with you. I have been catching up on work and fielding new offers and opportunities all week, but I promise to share more details about my trip very soon!

The gate at P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Retreat.
The view from P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home, overlooking the sheep pasture, duck house and new poultry barn in the background.
P. Allen Smith’s Black White Faced Spanish pen in the new poultry barn, which was just built last fall.
Allen and me on the way to chat with his brother (who really needs his own reality show- he was a total hoot)!
Egglets from P. Allen Smith, safe at home in Connecticut! 
Back to the coal mines on Monday. :) The torrential rain created flooding in many parts of Connecticut, including my chicken yard.
The rain and flooding was just the start of the weather fun this week as Mother Nature reminded us how quickly things can change in New England in April. Snow. Seriously?!

What a difference a day makes! The snow quickly melted the next day and Caesar stood guard over the backyard while Mr. Chicken Chick built some new droppings boards for the coops!

Buff Orpington hen.
Freida, White Silkie hen.
Kate, Speckled Sussex hen.
Catch of the day.
Lola, Columbian Wyandotte hen.

Important reminder:


“He’s behind me, isn’t he?”
Thanks for visiting and have a great week!
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Lorelei Wolkens
Lorelei Wolkens
11 years ago

I've been subscribed. I love the articles

Frances
Frances
11 years ago

Beginning to get a kit together for my girls!

Jenn Werner-Williams
Jenn Werner-Williams
11 years ago

Not chicken related but I feel lucky. I was stung by a bee today. Last time I was stung I quit breathing, was injected with an epi pen and barely made it. I am so thankful I got to read this belated flock focus Friday. Thanks for all you do Kathy!!

Cheryl Tilton
Cheryl Tilton
11 years ago

I used Vetericyn wound spray on some of my hens when they were attacked by dogs, they were torn up pretty bad.. They are alive and laying eggs today because of the spray.. I keep a bottle of it on hand at all times..

Cindi Spencer
Cindi Spencer
11 years ago

Though I would probably not be one to have my own chickens, I am enjoying the pictures. I am amused by the variety. My friend is now raising them and really making it look fun.
Thank you for creating this wonderful site. I have referred many to your page.

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