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Observation not Assumptions – HenBlog – Friday, July 17, 2015

...none of those things. But, they greet each other with affectionate nose snorts and peaceably spend their days in the paddock. Mostly. Although there are two slow feed hay nets, I’ve noticed that when I arrive at the stable, I often see Tonka several feet from Maggie, while she polishes the last of the hay out of one of the nets. When there’s hay in both nets, I’ve seen her leave hers, threaten Tonka with pinned ears and move him away from his food. I’ve been concerned that Maggie isn’t letting Tonka eat all of his hay. (They get 2...

Workshops! – HenBlog – Sunday, September 9, 2012

...talk about chickens and writing. I’m giving a Chicken Keeping Workshop here at my home in Carlisle on September 22. A few spaces remain. It’s easy to sign-up on my Events page. On October 3, I’ll be in Somerville, MA to give a talk about Urban Chicken Keeping. If you’ve been thinking about keeping chickens in a small backyard, this is the program for you! If you have or know of a venue that would like to book an event with me, please get in touch via email. I look forward to meeting you on the ‘net or in person!...

White Legged Horses – HenBlog – Saturday, December 26, 2015

...thoroughly, then rinsed with warm water. Tonka enjoyed the attention, and I like to think that he’s more comfortable without those stains, which are likely itchy.   Lovely!   This, of course, is not the end of the story. Earlier in the day, we’d gone on a 4 1/2 mile walk through the woods. Then he had his partial bath. It was warm. I knew exactly what he’d do next. There’s a special area in the center of his paddock which isn’t too rocky. He made sure that Maggie was busy at her hay net,   because what he was...

Tonka Says Hello – HenBlog – Friday, December 12, 2014

Hey, Tonka, I haven’t talked about you on my blog lately! Look over here so that I can get a photo.   Thank you. That is your good side.   Show everyone how much you like your new home. Yep, those slow-feed hay nets supply you with an uninterrupted food source, which is good for your mental and physical health.   And I should mention that your good friend, Maggie can be seen behind you at her hay net. You don’t have to share. You like that, don’t you?   What do you think about the snow coming down?  ...

A Cautionary Tale – HenBlog – Monday, August 11, 2014

...you are too... So what will you use now for temporary/portable fencing? I've got a few angora goats and I've used similar electrified netting like you had. I'm curious what you'll use now. Terry Golson The electric netting is good IF it is on and IF the charge is very strong - because of how goats are built, they can withstand quite the shock. But, if the fence is off, they'll quickly know it… I will be saving up to pay for more woven wire fencing - I'll divide the pasture in two, and let one side rest while the...

Nursing Home Hen Article – HenBlog – Wednesday, December 11, 2013

The nursing home management, staff and residents continue to be delighted at the coop and hens that I helped to install this past summer. (This photo is from warmer days. I need to stop in to see how they’re doing in the snow!)   The program was recently written about on SeniorLIving.net. It’s an excellent article that captures the spirit and the possibilities of using chickens in facilities that care for the aged. Read, enjoy and share. Hopefully, it will inspire other nursing home directors to do what Ellen Levinson has done at Life Care of Nashoba Valley. Click here...

This & That – HenBlog – Monday, March 11, 2013

...all time favorite of the bunch!) https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/486100_453020994771046_2128199644_n.jpg https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/544440_453093008097178_281774353_n.jpg (kinda creepy in a cute way :-) ) I hope you feel inspired! :-) Pat Dennis Good job on the tote bag,Terry! I ordered your book,"Tillie", on Amazon. Loved the deviled egg pictures,Shelley! Thanks, Pat diane from Monterey Sure wish it was Concord, Ca!! Look forward to the new chicks and your bunny!... SHELLEY..Those eggs are so cute..never seen such original ideas! Lesley S Thank-you for posting these great Devilled egg ideas, Shelley! I can hardly wait to make these next week when the Grandkids all are here visiting. Sharon Alexander May...

Egg Record Chart – HenBlog – Monday, January 2, 2012

...the PDF, I love old-time ephemera! Is it too shameless to mention Eggzy.net here? We're a website with tools that help flock owners do just what your talking about in this article, tracking inputs and outputs, see: http://www.eggzy.net/flockowners. Thanks! Terry Golson Shameless, but I'll let it through :) I don't let people post just for self-promotion, but gosh, you mentioned me in your blog and said what I wrote was "poetic" - thanks! Mayapan Thanks Terry, and happy 2012! travelaine Thanks so much for the egg chart! I am pretty excited about tracking what my 7 girls produce. Saying "hey,...

Do Chickens See Colors? – HenBlog – Friday, May 22, 2015

...red tomatoes. Renata Carvalho Just remembered something. My hen Lorena stole my earring one time. I took it back before she swallowed it. But the very funny thing is that my mom was taking a picture of me and Lorena at the moment. She was supposed to stay in the ladder right behind me. As she was at the same hight as my face she got interested in the pearl shining in my ear. Here are the link to the pictures: https://scontent-gru1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/1237061_707162975967570_276594862_n.jpg?oh=c87fcf2e0b801fc67870ffece73bf8ef&oe=55F41340 https://scontent-gru1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1236018_707163022634232_913018730_n.jpg?oh=2eb7414718cb6f2335a7978f0c5faeb3&oe=55F26380 Christina Rose Great pictures! Chickens and other birds (crows) are curious, and they like pretty, shiny things!...

Dandelions – HenBlog – Friday, May 6, 2011

...and amusing book!). He says that nettles are enjoyed by poultry and may be shredded and given to chicks as a treat. Totally off topic- this passage from the same book kills me! From the chapter about chemical weed controls: "Kerosene and crude oil: Effective, but a sterile soil may result...However, California vegetable growers report the oil as successful against weeds in carrot and onion fields, but residues may give a kerosene taste to the carrots. To our organic gardeners, we say: 'caution.'" HA! No kidding! Terry Golson I'm sure the chickens will eat nettles - the question is, who...

Goat Beard Trim – HenBlog – Wednesday, February 13, 2013

...There is always the very popular New Zealand white rabbit or Californians that is all white with brown ears, feet and nose. For big rabbits you could get a Flemish Giant, they can easily over 20 pounds. Then their are Rex rabbits. Here is a website that shows pictures of all the rabbit breeds recognized in the USA and clicking on the pictures will lead to you the club of breeders that are breeding them. Look at that one called a Belgian Hare, he almost looks a greyhound version of a rabbit. https://www.arba.net/breeds.htm Their is also a picture that looks...

Odd Egg of the Week – HenBlog – Friday, April 30, 2010

...visit your hen cam often. I have been raising hens for over 20 years and truly enjoy them. When my husband walks in with the eggs each day.....he tells me he has some girl pearls for me. If you click the link below you can view a slideshow of our hens set to music. (Don't let the song alarm you.....we don't eat our hens, we love them." http://luannkessi.blogspot.com/2009/08/chicken-slideshow.html LuAnn in Oregon kessi@pioneer.net Donna Honestly Terry..It DOES look like a giant's tic-tac! Same exact shape! Too funny! Caryl I love it.... to me it show the unique personality of each Chick....lol...

Gone Fishing – HenBlog – Tuesday, September 14, 2010

...at least your dog tries to chase them off. Mine just look and keep on snoozin'. Have a great Tuesday. Ken Terry, I'm not trying to depress you or anything like that but a friend of mine lost every one of his koi, approx. 20 to a heron. He bought cheap feeder goldfish and the heron got them too. He finally had to cover it with a net and went with the cheap feeder fish again. So far no losses. He has a beautiful pond and fits perfect in his yard so he was determined to keep it with fish....

Herons – HenBlog – Monday, May 4, 2015

...have been long gone by now. Time to put out the Hummingbird feeders! Ken Good girl LIly. That's a great shot of her standing on point. A friend of mine that lives in St Louis proper had to cover his pond with netting as the herons were cleaning him out. Its odd that he lives further from the Mississippi River than I do from the Missouri River (I'm only 2 miles as the heron flies) and I've never had a problem with them, knock on wood. Marie Good dog Lily! Like I said on your "guess the breed" blog, I...

My Christmas Present – HenBlog – Thursday, December 25, 2014

...I keep adding new things each year, researching them first. I can't find anything listed about this herb and any indication if it's harmful to them. Thanks Terry. Terry Golson The first year the hens don't molt, so that's always the best year. Every year thereafter most hens will lay about 20% less than the previous year. As far as poisonous plants - if there's a wide variety they tend to avoid the worst stuff, I've never heard of chickens being poisoned by wintergreen, I think they'd have to eat a lot, but I'm sure the red berries will be...

Fun Holiday Shopping – HenBlog – Friday, November 19, 2010

...we don't need anything, but if someone wants to buy something for our animals.... I wouldn't say no to this gorgeous 8 foot leash I saw at the pet store today.... Jean Husson I am on a similar wavelength. I stick to indies, charities and local businesses for most gifts. For several years now I have done a canvas tote bag for each family that contains small things I wonder how I did without (kitchen tongs, net exfoliating scrubbie, favorite lip balm) and a goodie (Smith College scholarship pecans, Moravian ginger cookies, good cheese). There are homemade dog biscuits and...

Where’s Candy? – HenBlog – Friday, February 4, 2011

Ken My chickens are getting a litte cranky. We have not had winter precip since Tuesday but the chickens have not been let out of their coop since. We were expected to get about and inch of ice Tuesday which turned into 3-4 inches of sleet which I am very greatly for. But in preperation I took the netting off half of the run and just laid it on the ground. That much ice would have shredded it. So now the netting is buried under 3 inches of ice and can't be removed. I have too many red tail hawks...

The Night The Animals Talk – The Vintage Hen – Tuesday, December 24, 2013

...a wonderful holiday and I agree with everyone else, this just tops it off. Happy Holidays to you and your family Terry. Thanks for a great year of information and entertainment. Still believe Hencam best blog on the net. God Bless all of you at Little Pond. Pat D. Great story! My animals didn't verbally talk to me, but I confess, I sure talked to them! I gave them all extra treats for Christmas, too! Mikayla I remember my grandma reading me a similar book as a child, The girl wandered out with her doll or something and got lost...

Tonka Settles In – The Vintage Hen – Thursday, December 5, 2013

...I'll have to look into that brand. Terry Golson Kudos to you for turning his life around. Kit Do you have to buy saddles and other horse tackle new ? Because I have seen them used online, on Shop Good Will which is a website that is connected to over 200 Goodwill shops. So maybe that can be a resource for you Terry. Lee Ann Check out Endurance.net and look at the classified, there are a few used ones for sale and a Orthoflex Express (also a nice saddle) that might interest you. Jen from Va Both are beautiful animals....

Lash – HenBlog – Thursday, September 26, 2013

...but can’t find any solid information. There is nothing about lash in any of my poultry keeping books, not in Gail Damerow’s tomes, nor in my vintage guides. What I know about this comes from my hands-on investigations. I do necropsies and have seen such masses inside of chickens. It is not, as is often erroneously claimed on internet forums, a piece of the reproductive tract. It is not a tumor. It is composed of eggs that have become compacted and possibly infected. I’ve seen them small as jelly beans and as large as my fist. Sometimes, when you cut...

Will She Lay Soon? – HenBlog – Friday, July 19, 2013

Lesley S It`s amazing to think those chicks you brought home in early spring are getting ready to lay. I loved watching my pullets mature and I never had them as chicks. I think Twiggy is beautiful and a `model` chicken, with her flopping comb and sharp white feathers. Christina Rose Twiggy reminds me of a ballet dancer (in training) with her white net costume and long legs leaping across the yard doing "grand jetés" and other moves. A lovable wild thing who is fun to watch. jennifer bevins I always thought of Nadia Comaneci when watching Twiggy. Graceful, sure-footed,...

Protecting the Hens From Predators – HenBlog – Tuesday, July 12, 2011

...They complained, too. The HenCam run has netting stretched over the top. It keeps the taloned hunters out. But, it won’t keep out raccoons. Once, ten years ago, a raccoon climbed the six-foot fence, ripped off the netting and entered the coop. The next morning, three of my chickens were either gone or in shreds. I’ve learned my lesson, and at night the hens are inside and the door is latched. The Big Barn run is protected from predators a different way – I’ve run string back and forth and hung shiny CDs. A hunting hawk wouldn’t dare enter and...

Protecting Chickens From Predators – HenBlog – Friday, February 1, 2013

...top of the chicken area my friend had placed netting to keep out flying predators. However, she had not counted on the smarts of a red-tailed hawk. She finally saw it happen one day, and it was jaw dropping. A hawk swept down out of the trees and landed on a tall post that held up part of the netting. In amazement she watched as the hawk lifted the netting with its head, and neatly floated almost straight down into the pen, and then it WALKED up to a chicken, and killed it. Apparently chickens do not see a walking...

Sandy Blows Through – HenBlog – Thursday, November 1, 2012

Superstorm Sandy blew in on Sunday. It rained. Scooter did not want to go outside. It kept raining. The wind picked up. Trees swayed. Leaves came down. The pond filled to the top but didn’t overflow. The animals were snug and secure in the barns. The Gems ate their pumpkin and took dust baths. They even laid eggs. We were snug and secure inside the house. The power went out. We played a board game. Cable, internet and our telephone landline went down. We listened to the news on some very old technology. We were surprised when the power came...

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

...hydrated with fresh fruit now so it can't spill in front of her in her box and a couple raw eggs each day which she gobbles. If anyone thinks of other approaches, holler at me hylla@comcast.net. Jessica I have a question- we recently got some Bantam chicks- and they were a straight run, so of course we now have one hen and all roosters. We live in New Hampshire, we brought them to a chicken swap and were laughed at and told no one will want our roosters. I have put an ad on craigslist and uncle henrys, but havent...

Comfort and Joy – HenBlog – Sunday, December 23, 2012

...would catch up on any blogs I might have missed. I am so grateful for Hencam. Hencam has allowed me to visit Little Pond Farm where all of you are and connect a little. How wonderful and magical is that! To youTerry and to all the members of Little Pond Farm I wish a peaceful and happy New Year. Linda What cute pictures of the goats and chicken and Scooter! I never realized goats have rectangular shaped pupils. This is the most warm and personable site I have found on the net. It is a joy to read your posts...

I Need Patience – HenBlog – Thursday, July 26, 2012

...besides our original crabapple tree, is a few Asian Pears. But next year, I am sure we'll have peaches, cherries and Fuji apples. I will net the trees if necessary to keep the birds and squirrels away. We also planted Pineapple Guava bushes last year and hoped we would be able to try a few this year, but alas....not yet. Terry Golson Guava! That's not something I can plant here in New England! Jennifer Peach trees can be tricky so you're doing something right! I had a young tree die for no obvious reason. The other surviving tree had just...

Ivory Soap for Chickens – The Vintage Hen – Monday, July 16, 2012

...wendy ...and a certain champion chicken breeder we both know uses Glo-White net curtain bleach on her white birds to great effect. I had to bite my lip as she imparted this information... Sheri I remember my mom using Ivory soap but in another form. She used to use a powdered soap with a baby on it. I think it was Dreft. Betsy would enjoy a bath and she would smell so good too. Debi M I remember using Ivory Snow to wash my children's clothes and diapers when they were infants. I use to use Ivory Liquid as bubble...

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

...I do, so I was looking for help on the net. I will try the brood cage and see if that "cures" her. This is the first time I've ever had chickens and I love it - they each have their own personalities and it's so much fun to observe them. I sing to them sometimes in the morning, and every night and they run up to the backyard fence and "sing" with me, making their gutteral sounds. For the first 11 months I locked the hen house every night, then decided to leave it open because I don't like...

Oh, Agatha! – HenBlog – Wednesday, December 19, 2012

...a "chicken head count"? I always thought 20 was a good number and then I don't know what happened but I have 40. I think in the future I will keep it at 20...10 in each coop. :) Natalie, the Chickenblogger Oh dear, Agatha, you darling hen. This spring we are bringing home chicks, and this certainly has me considering Speckled Sussex! Terry, just so you know... I mentioned your wonderful blog in a post I put up. I am thankful for your gentle and practical advice on the health and safety of our pets. Kris You really know how...

Gardening With Chickens – HenBlog – Tuesday, February 7, 2012

...book sound intriguing. And yes, I entered that giveaway you mentioned. Thank you for that link! Sunday thank you so much! can't wait to read it (added it to my library queue) Magic Cochin I recognise that first picture ;-) and it's definitely not my own garden where I have allowed my flock of 10 to wreck a swathe of the lawn yet again! My infamous orange net fencing (which you weren't allowed to photograph!) is going back up as soon as the snow melts. Celia BTW the last photo is brilliant! Terry Golson And I didn't photograph that orange...

The Great Blue Heron – HenBlog – Monday, October 3, 2011

...of Lily. So are you going to change the name of the ChickCam to GemCam now that they are growing up? Kit Poor little Gems, and poor fish. I know you like that that birds will bathe in your fish pond, but seriously can't you do a comprise ? And have a net or something other than Lily run off the herons. I know the Beast is savy, but one day her luck will run out. And then what will you do if she is gone ? And fish are expensive, why not at least put something up to discourage...

This and That – HenBlog – Friday, September 23, 2011

...over, but Irene’s rains created a perfect environment for mosquitos. Two steps outside and I get bitten. I have gardening to do and can’t bear spending anytime in the clouds of insects. The goats’ coats are getting thick for winter, so they’re not getting bitten too badly, but I’m not spending much time with them. They don’t understand why not. Garnet continues to be the only Gem to be laying. She’s leaving me four lovely eggs a week. Ruby, the other Rhode Island Red of same age and same breed, isn’t laying. The other pullets make a big show of...