Category Archives: Chickens
Pullets in the Tractor!
I received my new chicks on February 6th – all 26. They stayed in the brood box for the first 6 weeks until they were fully feathered. When the chicks are fully feathered, they’re able to be moved outside. I … Continue reading
The Incredible, Edible Egg!
Courtesy of John Ingraham Eggs themselves are remarkably resistant to germs like salmonella. The shell and proteins in the egg white normally do a good job of fending off pathogens. But eggs laid by a bird infected with salmonella will … Continue reading
Chicken Workshop – March 19
From Eggshell to Nest Egg Date: March 19, 2011 Time: 9am – noon Place: Lazy B Farm Cost: $25 per person; $40 per couple Chickens have become the new “niche” pet in recent years and they’re not just the old … Continue reading
Meat Chicks Arrived
Lauren came to me the other day and announced that we were running low on chickens in the freezer. While I may be able to butcher a chicken faster than I can get in the van and run to the … Continue reading
New Chicken Tractor
I visited a farm several months ago and really liked their tractors. Not John Deeres, Kabota, or Farmalls. These were cages that held turkeys and were portable. The designs were great! So I took lots of pictures, brought them home … Continue reading
Those Darn Broody Hens!
I have a broody hen in the chicken house. Every year it’s the same story. Spring arrives and her maternal clock begins to tick. She becomes a little more ornery and starts hoarding all the eggs. She puffs herself up, … Continue reading
Chickens: from Chick to Pullet
Our chicks have been outside in the brood box for the last several weeks. I’ve been turning the light on at night for them so they don’t get chilled. The chicks will “tell” you when they’re hot or cold. If … Continue reading
Training Dogs and Chickens
Molly is a Border Collie – an intense herding dog. We rescued her from a family who bought her as a “family” dog. They lived in a suburban neighborhood with an unfenced yard. The family had 2 small boys. We … Continue reading
