I raise chickens. I prefer hens to roosters. I am not interested in raising new generations of chickens. I am interested in eggs. Hens lay eggs, roosters do not. Hens will lay eggs in the absence of a rooster. A rooster is only used to fertilize eggs to make baby chickens. A hen will lay … Continue reading Chickens = Eggs = Cake
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A Winter Hobbit
The farm is shifting into winter mode. January and February always prove to be the hardest months to keep things moving along safely for the feathered and furry residents in the barn. There is no heat in the barn. And no water source. During the warmer months, a water hose is hooked up at the … Continue reading A Winter Hobbit
Poultry Problems
We got up earlyish on May 25th as we were hoping to set out on our road trip to Florida by 7am. Man-Farmer went out to the barn as he normally does to open the pasture gate for the pony, Buttercup Luck. He opens the chicken coop door so that the 4 chickens and 8 … Continue reading Poultry Problems
Spring Chicks
I THOUGHT spring was coming last week. It was warm and sunny. I propped the back door open so the cats could go in and out as they pleased. Then, yesterday...ACK! It was so cold! The sun was a no-show. It was drizzly and my bones felt wet all day. My kids came home from … Continue reading Spring Chicks
Cheshire Farm 