Staying grounded and focused on the spirit of the holidays can be challenging with the constant noise of retailers trying to convince us that we must have whatever they’re selling. Chicken-keepers, however, need look no further than their own backyards in order to filter out the noise and tune into what’s really important. The humble, backyard chicken serves as a living example that giving of one’s self to others is the best, most meaningful gift we can give. Chickens naturally give of themselves each day without expectation of anything in return; I think their gifts are worthy of acknowledgement and admiration.
12 TASTY, NUTRITIOUS EGGS
11 BEAUTIFUL, VERSATILE EGG SHELLS
10 PHYSICAL BEAUTY, UNIQUE LAWN ORNAMENTS
9 NITROGEN-RICH, PREMIUM COMPOSTING MATERIAL
(Yes, even if they subsequently use the garden as a nesting area.)
8 GARDEN CULTIVATION
(weed eating and composting assistance)
7 EXTERMINATION SERVICES
(mosquitoes, ticks, grubs, spiders, snakes…)
6 A BRICK IN THE WALKWAY OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY
5 OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH
(teach children about responsibility, where food comes from and the circle of life)
4 COMPANIONSHIP
3 ENTERTAINMENT
2 BEAUTIFUL FEATHERS FOR CRAFTING
(or jewelry making or fly tying)
1 TWO WORDS: BABY CHICKS!
Kathy Shea Mormino
Affectionately known internationally as The Chicken Chick®, Kathy Shea Mormino shares a fun-loving, informative style to raising backyard chickens. …Read on
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Staying grounded and focused on the spirit of the holidays can be challenging with the constant noise of retailers trying to convince us that we must have whatever they’re selling. Chicken-keepers, however, need look no further than their own backyards in order to filter out the noise and tune into what’s really important. The humble, backyard chicken serves as a living example that giving of one’s self to others is the best, most meaningful gift we can give. Chickens naturally give of themselves each day without expectation of anything in return; I think their gifts are worthy of acknowledgement and admiration.
12 TASTY, NUTRITIOUS EGGS
11 BEAUTIFUL, VERSATILE EGG SHELLS
10 PHYSICAL BEAUTY, UNIQUE LAWN ORNAMENTS
9 NITROGEN-RICH, PREMIUM COMPOSTING MATERIAL
(Yes, even if they subsequently use the garden as a nesting area.)
8 GARDEN CULTIVATION
(weed eating and composting assistance)
7 EXTERMINATION SERVICES
(mosquitoes, ticks, grubs, spiders, snakes…)
6 A BRICK IN THE WALKWAY OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY
5 OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH
(teach children about responsibility, where food comes from and the circle of life)
4 COMPANIONSHIP
3 ENTERTAINMENT
2 BEAUTIFUL FEATHERS FOR CRAFTING
(or jewelry making or fly tying)
1 TWO WORDS: BABY CHICKS!
I love reading your articles, and i would LOVE a hen bag sent to me in Canada!!!!!
Some day I will win one of these bags….or break down and buy one. LOL. Love this site.
cluck cluck this ol hen wants a new bag shaped like a hen.
Thanks Lynn and good luck in the giveaway!
I love chickens (and ducks), and will start my first flock in the spring…armed with all of the great information I've received from you! I'd love to win a hen bag!