The Chicken Run

The Chicken Run

When we built the original coop, we only had a few Buff Orpington hens.  Although the coop itself could accommodate more chickens, the run, despite being generous in size, seemed just about right for a half dozen hens. After we moved the older hens out to the ark in...
Going to Seed I – Natives

Going to Seed I – Natives

With summer fast approaching, many of our spring blooming plants are busy setting seed.  As much of this property is natural woodland, the vast majority of plants growing here were not intentionally planted.  Some are natives, others are foreign invaders.  However, as...
Seeing Spots

Seeing Spots

In the past week we’ve been seeing lots of spots here, on our hillsides, in the meadow areas, and near the office.  These spots…   One, two, three…awwwwww. Some of you are no doubt well aware that our resident deer population has caused us more...
Feather Patterns

Feather Patterns

I spent a little time outside in the run with the girls this afternoon.  Our chickens are now 11 weeks old, and growing almost as fast as our spring weeds.  For a couple of the breeds, most notably the Golden Laced Wyandottes, and the Delawares, their feather patterns...