Our original order with the hatchery was 25 female chicks. For shipping purposes two extras were included to bring our total to 27. (They want to ensure the chicks stay warm, and are packed tight enough that they don’t slide around during shipping). Ah, but then there was the ‘bonus rare or exotic breed’ chick [...]
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The California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) was selected as the State flower by the California State Floral Society, in December 1890. Other native flowers under consideration at the time were the Mariposa Lily (Calochortus), and Matilija Poppy (Romneya). The California Poppy though won the vote by a landslide. Eventually, in 1903, the California state legislature officially [...] This Fowl Friday, we have something new to share. Last week we were half crazed moving our chickens around the property. The hens moved out to their new coop in the gardens, and the chicks finally took up residence in the main coop. There was a reason why all that happened by last Friday. It [...]  |
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