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Teacher’s Page – FAQ

...a nesting box. Classrooms that do a hatching program usually give the chicks away before they feather out and become adults. The HenCam is a way to introduce mature chickens to the students. Fun craft projects and other things Make a chicken mask. Glue on feathers. Make a yellow chicken crown. Glue on cutouts of eggs, chicks. Add feathers. Do the chicken dance. Here is the dance on The Lawrence Welk Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UV3kRV46Zs Make a chicken “purse” from a plate. http://www.freepreschoolcrafts.com/easter-chick-purse-from-paper-plate/ Use a plastic cup to make a chicken clucker. http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/chicken_cup.php I welcome your ideas! Please email me at terry@terrygolson.com...

Gail Damerow Visits The HenCam (and a giveaway!) – HenBlog – Thursday, March 15, 2012

...can see the other stops here: 2-Mar For the Love of Chickens http://fortheloveofchickensblog.blogspot.com/ 3-Mar Vintage Garden Gal http://www.vintagegardengal.com/ 4-Mar The Garden Roof Coop http://www.thegardenroofcoop.com/ 5-Mar Common Weeder http://www.commonweeder.com/ 6-Mar Chickens in the Road http://chickensintheroad.com/ 7-Mar Garden Rant http://www.gardenrant.com/my_weblog/ 8-Mar Fresh Eggs Daily http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/ 9-Mar My Pet Chicken Blog http://blog.mypetchicken.com/ 10-Mar Coop Thoughts http://www.thegardencoop.com/blog/ 11-Mar BoHo Farm and Home http://www.bohofarmandhome.com/ 12-Mar Happy Chickens Lay Healthy Eggs http://happychickenslayhealthyeggs.blogspot.com/ 13-Mar A Charlotte Garden http://acharlottegarden.blogspot.com/ 14-Mar Farm Fresh Fun http://farmfreshfun.blogspot.com 15-Mar The HenCam http://www.hencam.com/henblog/ 16-Mar Life on a Southern Farm http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com/ 17-Mar A Dozen Girls, the Chicken Chick http://eggcartonlabels.blogspot.com/ 18-Mar North Coast Gardening http://www.northcoastgardening.com/...

Books by Terry Golson

...cook. All of the recipes come with nutritional breakdowns. A review in The Washington Post stated, “Golson accomplishes something that’s often lacking in low-fat cooking: She makes it interesting, delicious, creative and family-friendly.” Sample recipes from this book are available at cookstr.com. Available from Amazon.com. Wholehearted Cooking If you want to cook healthy, creative foods on a daily basis, but don’t know where to begin, Wholehearted Cooking offers a fresh start. The more than 175 delicious recipes prove that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring. (Note that at the time of publication, the author’s name was Terry Joyce Blonder.)...

It’s Here! – HenBlog – Tuesday, March 11, 2014

The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook is officially here!   If you’d like to try some recipes from it, the Boston Globe ran an excerpt in their magazine section (try the Pickled Beets and Eggs!) Cookstr.com also has recipes from the book (try the Cinnamon Sugar Puffed Pancake!) The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook can be found at your local indie bookstore (please shop there if you have one in your town!) It is also available from Amazon.com. I am selling autographed copies through my HenCam store. Make sure that you fill out the order form telling me who you’d...

Signs of Spring – HenBlog – Tuesday, January 22, 2008

...the question “when will the hens start laying?” or “what’s wrong with my Orrpington?” The only thing amiss with your chickens is the dark of winter! So, even if it well below freezing, go out and check your nesting boxes – if possible twice a day, so that the eggs don’t sit there and freeze and crack. Also, if you have pullets who have never laid before, put a wooden egg in each box to give your girls a hint about where to lay. (Purchase these eggs from poultry supply houses, like EggCartons.com. See my site, chickenkeeping.com for a list.)...

How I Know What I Know About Chickens – HenBlog – Thursday, June 24, 2010

...chicken forums on the web, like BYC. It’s a great community, and there’s some good advice, but there’s also a lot of guess work and erroneous information being dispensed. Some of the state agriculture commissions have useful information. On the other hand, some are geared to commercial farmers, and the advice is wrong for the backyard keeper. I’ve got an annotated list of some good sites on chickenkeeping.com. Ultimately, I take what I’ve gathered and make my own conclusions. I keep chickens for eggs, but also for pets. My hens are individuals to me, and each one is valuable. I’m...

Taking Care of Business – HenBlog – Friday, June 4, 2010

You might have noticed a couple of new links at the bottom of the HenCam homepage. If you haven’t yet checked out the ringtones by the Little Pond Farm Animal Choir, please do! I’ve no idea how many people have purchased ringtones by Marge and the other vocal enthusiasts here, because iTunes charges for that info (and it’d probably cost me more to find out than I made – we’re not exactly music moguls here.) It’d help if you left a review on the iTunes site. I’ve also opened up a store at Cafepress.com. I came up with this logo:...

Automatic Chicken Coop Door – HenBlog – Tuesday, June 25, 2013

...My question is when I look at this door what keeps it from being forced open? I can see a crafty coon getting his little mitts in the opening in the door and jamb and forcing it open. Jonathan Terry perhaps a silly comment or question but cant you kist flip the door and then it will open the correct way? i would think they would be kind of universal Melissa Forgive me for an off subject comment--I'm getting a kick out of the fact that Phoebe seems to have staked out a cool spot under the nesting boxes, while...

Tillie Takes New York – HenBlog – Thursday, April 1, 2010

...I was taping your show and he came in about 20 minutes into it and CHANGED THE CHANNEL!!! I didn't notice, until it was over and I pulled the tape out and saw what channel the tv was on. I may still kill the old fart. LOL- seriously, I was so looking forward to seeing you. My sis says Martha doesn't do reruns, so guess I AM SOL. Terry Golson Your husband is in luck. Someone taped it, and it's up on youtube, divided into 4 segments. Mine is the last. http://www.facebook.com/l/d0b1f;www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmmUkXH4irI http://www.facebook.com/l/d0b1f;www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEkS-N0tYAA http://www.facebook.com/l/d0b1f;www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMmF03ucw_k http://www.facebook.com/l/d0b1f;www.youtube.com/watch?v=aauKznUux4A Dianne Oh! Thank you, thank...

Giveaway! – HenBlog – Friday, April 2, 2010

...something so adorable?) So, this one is up for grabs. All you have to do is send an email to me, with “chicken purse” written on the subject line. (You must follow these directions or your entry won’t end up in the drawing!) You don’t have to write a message, but I’d love to hear from you! One entry per person, please. This contest closes Friday, April 9 at 10 pm EST. If you don’t win, you can always purchase it from mypetchicken.com. It’s a gorgeous, sunny, warm day. I’m going outside to plant peas – talk with you later!...

Homemade Horse Treats – HenBlog – Monday, January 27, 2014

...wheat flour 2 tablespoons dried peppermint 1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line two cookie sheets with Auto Amazon Links: No products found. http_request_failed: A valid URL was not provided. URL: https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?SearchIndex=All&multipageStart=0&multipageCount=20&Operation=GetResults&Keywords=B00EU80LGQ&InstanceId=0&TemplateId=MobileSearchResults&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US Cache: AAL_47d3f8e37b3ff080fab7f446e8e3819f or nonstick liners. 2. Shred the carrots and apples. Please use flavorful apples, like Macouns or Macintoshes. Do not use drab delicious.   3. Put the shredded apples and carrots into a bowl, preferably of a Auto Amazon Links: No products found. http_request_failed: A valid URL was not provided. URL: https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?SearchIndex=All&multipageStart=0&multipageCount=20&Operation=GetResults&Keywords=B00005UP2P&InstanceId=0&TemplateId=MobileSearchResults&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US Cache: AAL_324c2ea58a6d068f8e4456081dc26512 . (You could do this by hand, but the mixer will create...

Goat Notes Giveaway! – HenBlog – Monday, November 15, 2010

Goat Notes are now up on Etsy.com! They are available for purchase, either individually or as a custom set of your choosing. To celebrate the re-opening of my Etsy shop, I’m having a drawing for a set of all five cards (and a small, surprise gift!) All you have to do is tell me the title of the photo that you like the best. To read the titles, click on each picture. It’ll link you right through to Etsy and you can see all the details. Leave your entry in the comments below. One entry per person, please. The contest...

Chicken Butt – HenBlog – Friday, May 8, 2009

...It goes without saying that my favorite chicken joke (of sorts) is: You know what? (What?) Chicken Butt! I also crack up remembering the time that George Bates and I both wore our chicken hats to an American Library Association conference and then tried to cross a major road wearing them. Without realizing it, we had become the famous “get to the other side” joke! Terry: Thanks for stopping by the HenBlog. HenBlog readers can mosey over to Erica’s blog, http://ericaperl.blogspot.com/, leave a comment and you’ll be entered in a drawing for CHICKEN BUTT! tattoos, bookmarks, and a signed book....

Pip and Caper are Here! – HenBlog – Tuesday, June 23, 2009

...the two. Pip, the one with the caramel splotches, is a tad shyer. But I think he’s going to be the one who gets into more mischief! Give goats a shelf, a ledge, a manger to squeeze into, and they will. Caper is checking out the goatcam.com camera. It should be working in a few days. Meanwhile, I am training Lily Dog to be calm around the goats. This involves patience, lots of little hot dog pieces, and a training tool called a clicker. And, I’m spending a lot of time sitting in the stall with the boys. Wouldn’t you?...

Blog Tour Stop #5! – HenBlog – Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Today’s Blog Tour stop is at Chickens in the Road. Stop by Suzanne McMinn’s website for a chance to win The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook.   My book has been getting great press! Library Journal and Shelf Awareness have each given it starred reviews. Publishers Weekly says “Golson’s wisdom (is) infinitely helpful.” You can purchase a signed copy from me, or support your local bookstore. It is also available on Amazon.com....

“Hen Mother” – HenBlog – Thursday, August 19, 2010

I’m in the local paper. I love my new title of “Hen Mother.” Don’t you? http://www.wickedlocal.com/concord/news/lifestyle/x1371493473/Concord-Carlisle-residents-find-their-way-to-local-food...

Happy Birthday, Scooter! – HenBlog – Wednesday, January 8, 2014

...worry! Terry Golson I agree! People are clueless. They don't read their own dog's body language, nor understand others. I have trained Lily to sit and let others pass, but that does no good if the other dog isn't under control and comes bounding up. I've also heard from people with small children who can no longer go to certain trails in town because dogs come running up and knock down their children! And the dog owner says, "he's friendly!" Very, very frustrating. Marie Happy Birthday Scooter! I thought you were much bigger than 10 1/2 pounds. Ellen It's lonely...

Accolades – HenBlog – Wednesday, May 13, 2009

I’m pleased as punch (do my overseas readers use that expression?) because HenCam has been selected as a Top Ten Cam by EarthCam! EarthCam has an international audience, and I’ve already heard from new viewers in Italy and London. Not only did I get this news on Mother’s Day, but I also got the sweetest present from my husband – he bought me the domain name goatcam.com, and as soon as the babies are old enough to come home (about the end of June), the goatcam will be up and running. Here’s a teaser for what you’ll be seeing: I’ve...

Thanks CBC Radio! – HenBlog – Wednesday, January 3, 2007

On December 29, the Canadian radio show, Freestyle, mentioned HenCam.com as one of it’s five favorite Time Wasting Web sites. I’m honored! So, fess up and email me. How much time do you spend watching HenCam at work? Don’t be shy – you’re in good company. I’ve heard about company-wide Candy watches (loud hooting when the bunny hops by the camera). I know about the manager who keeps a window on her computer open to HenCam all day. And I’ve heard about the IT manager who banned some engineers from watching HenCam because they were using up too much bandwidth....

And the Winner Is… – HenBlog – Monday, October 8, 2007

I thought that the chickens should pick the winner, so I wrote entrants’ names on bright orange pieces of paper and put them in the Hencam.com hat. The girls were very interested, and Marge, of course, was very loud in her questions of “what is this?” and “is it safe to approach?” and, most importantly, “can I eat it?” The girls stretched their necks out to peer at the paper and Eleanor pecked at the brass buckle. But, surprisingly, these hens who don’t hesitate to peck my earrings, my shoelaces, my pants legs, refused to peck at the orange paper!...

Gorgeous Eggs – HenBlog – Tuesday, March 17, 2009

For decorative baking at a level that I don’t do, take a look at this: http://fancyflours.wordpress.com/...

I've Got an Etsy Store!and other fun things for you – HenBlog – Monday, March 10, 2008

Etsy is a sell site for crafters – each seller gets their own “store” on Etsy. It’s one of my favorite web sites. Not only is it fun to peruse (great user interface!) but since everything listed is made by the sellers, the individuality and creativity of each craftsperson/artist comes through. I apologize in advance if you lose work productivity today because you get entranced and can’t leave. I opened an Etsy store of my own to sell pinbacks and magnets. There will be more chicken-themed items up soon. But, if you know any knitters, I’ve got some lovely magnets...

Leftover Pie Crust Cookies – HenBlog – Monday, November 22, 2010

I’m elbow-deep in pie crust for my annual pie party. I’ve already frozen 10 all-butter crusts and two sweet orange crusts. Today I’ll be making four savory crusts for the butternut squash and pomegranate free-form tart. I take great pride in my flaky, soft butter crusts. Thank goodness I’ve learned how to freeze them so I don’t have to make all 20+ crusts on the day of the party! Making crusts really is easy, but it does take experience to get a perfect result. The ingredients are basic, it’s how you handle them that makes all the difference. I make...

Crafts – HenBlog – Friday, March 28, 2008

Are any of you artists? Crafters? Are you inspired by your chickens? I’m not an artist, I’m a writer. But I love the immediate gratification of making something tangible that comes from crafts. Recently I bought a pinback/magnet maker. Find some fun images on paper, cut it, pull the lever, and I have something to hold and wear! Right now I’m struggling writing a book (the words are all tangled up so far), and so I take breaks and make things. Here’s the latest. Chickens of course. They’re for sale on my etsy.com shop....

Country Living Magazine and PETA – HenBlog – Monday, April 7, 2008

I subscribe to Country Living magazine. They have lightweight articles on collecting, decorating and “country life.” So, I was excited to see, in the May issue, a page about backyard chicken keeping. (Do you realize how trendy we are? Little flocks have made it into a national magazine!) But, at the end of the page, was this, “Baby chicks are often purchased as Easter gifts – then sadly abandoned. Lucky ones find new homes, like the cover model of the 2008 Rescued! calendar (peta.org).” So, I’ve just sent this off to countryliving@hearst.com. Dear Editor, I keep a flock of fifteen...

Pimp My Bookcart – HenBlog – Wednesday, November 25, 2009

For all of my librarians out there, here is a link to one of my favorite contests of all time: http://www.unshelved.com/PimpMyBookcart/2009/ Next year, don’t you think there should be a Tillie cart? I’ll help!...

Truth in Blogging – HenBlog – Wednesday, December 24, 2008

...& Noble (my teenager loves their superb magazine selection), and I buy off Amazon and Abebooks.com. Obviously, there are a zillion choices out there. I try to be thoughtful about them, but not a self-righteous localvore. That said, I stand behind yesterday’s blog in that if I can find it on Main Street, I’ll go there first. And then I’ll get a cup of coffee. Not at Starbucks, but at Nashoba Brooks Bakery. It’s really good. Their chocolate biscotti are made in-house. They don’t come in a plastic wrapper like at Starbucks. I’ll meet you on Main Street. Happy Holidays....

Good Reading – HenBlog – Monday, January 12, 2009

I love a book with chickens in it, but I’m very fussy. I want the chickens to have their innate chickeness intact. I don’t want a human character dressed up in feathers. And I don’t want the chicken to stray too far from what a chicken would really do. I’ve a carefully edited selection on my chickenkeeping.com site. Yesterday, Sonja Bolle, writing in her column in The LA Times, had her own opinionated take on good chicken books. I was thrilled that she included Tillie! Her list was somewhat different than mine, though we agreed on a number of books....

Suburban Chicken Keeping – The Vintage Hen – Thursday, December 20, 2012

Chicken keeping in the suburbs is considered a trendy thing to do these days. But this “trend” is almost a hundred years old, as seen in this Lay or Bust Yearbook and Almanac from 1921. illustration from the Lay or Bust Yearbook, 1921 collection of Terry Golson, HenCam.com This coop style remains a practical design, and books from that era give directions for how to build them out of piano crates....

Fatty Liver Disease In Hens – HenBlog – Thursday, July 16, 2015

...age, they become more susceptible to the disease. I’ve seen and heard of many cases of fatty liver disease in backyard flocks. When hens in commercial flocks die of fatty liver disease, it’s because the companies are cutting corners, feeding cheap grains, jamming the birds into cages, and not keeping the buildings clean and dry. Our chickens don’t live under those conditions, but they’re still getting FLHS. Why? The answer is that we are loving our hens to death. Cracked corn is like candy to hens, and once they learn the sound of a can of corn rattling, they’ll come...

Terry Golson

...Harcourt, 2014). I share the joys of my backyard animals with a worldwide audience via HenCam.com, which features live-streaming cams on my flock and goats. For ten years my blog chronicled the on-going joys and travails of a life with chickens. After years of riding other people’s horses, I once again have my own – a paint gelding named Tonka, who I trail ride and do dressage with. I’ve spent years steeped in the science and theory of positive reinforcement training and in animal ethology. I’ve been applying that to horse care and riding. I have my Professional Training certificate...

Mail Order Chicks – HenBlog – Tuesday, January 1, 2013

...backyard keeper, like myself. There are also suppliers, like MyPetChicken.com, that act as middlemen for a number of hatcheries. If you are interested in just one type of chicken, and want high-quality stock to show or breed yourself, then I suggest purchasing from someone who specializes in that breed. If you want just a few chicks, and aren’t too particular about the selection, you can probably pick them up at your local feedstore (which likely got them in from a big hatchery.) But, if, like me, you want a wide range of breeds, and you want them all to arrive...

Happiness at the Zoo – HenBlog – Wednesday, March 23, 2016

...In some cases, some species would be extinct if it weren’t for the knowledge that they’ve gained studying the animals in the zoos, that has enabled resultant reproductive programs.   The conference was inspiring, but for me the highlight was the pre-conference backstage tour of the Cincinnati Zoo. We watched cheetahs get their exercise and fun by chasing a toy at 40 MPH. Afterwards, this cheetah purred as loudly as a car engine, while licking her handler. This sort of relationship only comes through training, respect, and providing the animal with what it needs to thrive.   A tortoise was...

The Winner! – The Vintage Hen – Saturday, June 2, 2012

...really no overwhelming consensus. Now, when people ask me, “what’s the best breed of chicken to get?” I’ll send them to your comments. I tell people that picking which chicken to get is as personal as selecting a dog. You’ve confirmed that. Robin Jordan, a lover of Rhode Island Reds, won the prize. Crooked Brook, the maker of the tees, is not set up at this time for e-commerce. However, if you would like to purchase one from them, you can email the company. They have other breeds printed on tees, too, like the Blue Andalusian. Contact them here: info@crookedbrook.com...

Scooter Keeps Up – HenBlog – Friday, March 5, 2010

Three years ago, I decided that Lily needed a dog companion, one that she could rough-house with and challenge to tug-of-war games. On petfinder.com, I located a twenty-four pound corgi-mix who had just found her way into foster care and had whelped a litter of pups. I went to see. I was sure that the boy pup was just what I had in mind – a corgi-terrier -a tough mid-sized farm dog. I was wrong. Dad must have been a chihuahua. Scooter maxed out at 10 1/2 pounds. I’ve never been a toy dog lover. I’ve no desire to dress...

What a Crowd! – HenBlog – Monday, February 22, 2010

More than 150 people came out yesterday to the Westford Farmer’s Market Backyard Chicken Program. This is a good-sized crowd by any measure, but even more so considering that it was a gorgeous sunny above-freezing day, the sort of afternoon meant for walks and outdoor chores, not being cooped up in a church hall (pun unintended but noted.) But, there they were, people of all ages, interested in keeping poultry. I’d be delighted to bring my presentation to your town. Email me at terry@terrygolson.com for details....

Tote Bag Winner – The Vintage Hen – Friday, July 13, 2012

...me a photo of the quilt when it’s finished! Even if you didn’t win, you can still have a chicken feed tote bag. There are bags on etsy.com. I even saw bags for sale at the Brimfield Flea Market! Totes at Brimfield Flea Market I sometimes have bags for sale. I’ll be at the Carlisle Farmers Market on and off this summer with the bags and other things. (Tomorrow I’ll have canning jar vases brimming with hydrangea flowers.) If you can sew a straight line, you can make a tote yourself. The pattern that I use is one that I...

Birthday Wishes – HenBlog – Thursday, November 12, 2009

...few years ago. Bought it at a poultry show (you never know what you’ll come home with!) It was adorable. But also nocturnal. Very noisy play at night. And quite messy, stinky poo. Still, I’d welcome another one into our home. So, I still don’t know what to answer my husband. I could use a new pair of winter barn boots, but that’s not exactly a “birthday wish” sort of gift. I know – I’ll ask for homemade goat milk soap. It’s indulgent and small farm-based. There’s a nice selection on Etsy.com. Then again, we do have room for geese....

HenCam 2013 Calendar – HenBlog – Monday, November 19, 2012

I’ve selected twelve photographs of the animals that you’ve come to know here at HenCam, and put them into a 2013 calendar. It’s available now at Zazzle.com. And, right now, calendars are 25% off at Zazzle! At checkout use CALENDARTIME in the “Zazzle Coupons/Gift Certificates” box. Calendars come in three sizes. The small is perfect for a work cubicle. Enjoy!...

Egger's Good Day – HenBlog – Wednesday, January 27, 2010

...those annoying hens, Siouxsie and Tina. The children fed her lots of cracked corn, and it was ALL HERS. No sharing. She was held and pet gently by little hands. This made her very happy. The children were happy, too. They tried to capture Egger’s beauty in their drawings. Of course, it’s impossible to paint a chicken who is so perfect in real life, but they came close. If you would like one of the “actresses who play Tillie” and me to come to your school email me (terry@terrygolson.com). Eggers, Betsy and Coco are all eager for more road trips....

Goat Eyes – HenBlog – Friday, January 25, 2013

...animal needs to watch out for predators and make a quick escape. The goats can see about 320 to 340 degrees around them. Unlike horses, they don’t have a blind spot in the front. They have good night vision, too. My goats can see so well that when standing in the corner in their paddock they can spy me, through the screened porch, and then through the kitchen window, to where I’m working at the sink. They like knowing where I am. There are other animals that also have rectangular pupils, like toads and octopi, photo from howstuffworks.com which are...

Funny Food – The Vintage Hen – Tuesday, October 22, 2013

NOTE: this contest is closed! Which is a good thing as I got very, very hungry reading the entries. Joan is the lucky winner! MyOwlBarn.com is one of those retro and stylish blogs that posts a daily serving of eye candy. Recently, it showed off photos from a ridiculously silly book, aptly titled Funny Food. It’s by husband and wife duo, Bill & Claire Wurtzel (© 2012 Welcome Enterprises, Inc.) The book is based on breakfasts that Bill has made for Claire over the years. The love comes through.   I contacted the publisher to tell her how wonderful I...

Gift Giving – HenBlog – Friday, December 11, 2009

...to get me. I got the pitchfork and manure shovel of my dreams for my birthday. Steve already has my wish list. I sent him some links to etsy.com. I didn’t ask for anything from Agway. But, thinking about it, I’d sure like those insulated, waterproof gloves designed for women. We celebrate Hanukkah, so the gift-giving starts tonight. I wonder what I’ll get. What do you want? I hope that Tillie Lays an Egg is on your list, or that you’re giving it to someone you love. If you want a signed copy, go through Books with Flair. This site...

More Bunny Photos – HenBlog – Tuesday, June 4, 2013

...neighbors. I wanted a neutered bunny, so it would already be through that stress before moving into the hutch. And young, because I want her here a long time. I went onto Petfinder.com, and this one year-old mixed breed rabbit was at a shelter in Brockton, which is about a 45 minute drive from home. The listing said “friendly and playful.” Spayed. I saw those ears and that stripe on her nose, and that was that. She was exactly as described on-line. She’ll stay in the hutch for a couple of days to get a sense of home and surroundings....

Broody Coop – HenBlog – Friday, April 8, 2011

...did not seem to be aggressive together and did as a joint effort. Have you ever heard of that happening before ? Terry Golson I haven't heard of that, but I'm not surprised - especially since you're talking about Buff Orpingtons, the most amenable of birds. Kit Here are the links to the videos if that is okay, Buffy and Betty together in their brood house. Buffy won't leave Betty so she decided to go broody as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuO3xkMJBLI&feature=channel_video_title Betty and Buffy with the chicks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXbZBiaVO2s I don't know if they are still alive because the video is from two...

Previous Appearances – January 7, 2016

Want to pet a real hen and hear a good story? Families are invited to a special Chicken Storytime at Community Nursery School in Lexington where kids can pet a real hen! Come spend an hour with author Terry Golson and one of her hens. Terry will read from her book Tillie Lays an Egg, then then talk with kids about all their newly hatched questions about chickens! Each child will receive a signed copy of Tillie Lays an Egg. Cost is $30 for a family of 3, $5 more for an additional guest, and all of the proceeds go...

1916 Eggs – HenBlog – Thursday, January 6, 2011

...and make a good living. In NYC, a dozen eggs sold for 31¢. That’s $6.22 in today’s dollars. Eggs were valued and not yet a cheap commodity. Of course, the farmer didn’t see the full 31¢. It would have taken as many as 5 middlemen to get that egg to market. Still, the farmer would have received 20¢ – about $4.00 today. $4.00 isn’t bad – it’s about what those of us who keep backyard hens sell our eggs for, and, as my numbers in my previous post showed, it’s enough to cover feed costs and then some. But, why...

Steamed Eggs – HenBlog – Wednesday, March 2, 2011

...be watching thrift stores and garage sales for those old egg cookers. Kit They do have modern egg steamers for those who can't make it to flea markets, http://www.eggsteamer.com/ and I found these on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=egg+steamers&x=18&y=16 and some people suggested using rice cooker or steamers as well http://wize.com/rice-cookers-and-steamers/t10457-egg Terry Golson Click on the photo and it links to the blog I found this picture on. I wouldn't trust that cord, even if I could plug it in! Terry Golson Glad to have it confirmed! Terry Golson Thanks for these links. I have a rice cooker, but it doesn't have a...

A Break From the Barn – HenBlog – Tuesday, December 14, 2010

...greats get the animals right stories.) Also agree that Temple Grandin is worth watching - as is reading her books. I loved the Cranford series on PBS, so will look into those British costume dramas. Sometimes they don't come with closed captions... some of the older Miss Marples, (which I love) aren't close captioned, which makes them inaccessible to me.(Shout-out here to the ADA. Like many laws, not always enacted with common sense, but oh, how it improves the lives of those with hearing loss!) Keep those suggestions coming :) Brenda wishing you a speedy recovery and happy hearing again...

Egg Holders – HenBlog – Tuesday, May 18, 2010

...and down the aisles always pay off. This year, what I saw made me think about egg holders and how eggs used to be handled and how precious they were. There were plenty of egg baskets at Brimfield. I already have a number, and didn’t purchase a one. There are large baskets for the commercial farms, and smaller ones for backyard chicken keepers. They are utilitarian and beautiful. Cardboard egg cartons are a comparatively recent invention. (If you can believe it, I don’t collect them, even though the graphics can be wonderful.) In fact, it wasn’t until the 1930’s that...