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The Chicken Medicine Cabinet – FAQ – Health and Behavior

...irritated skin. (Follow the package directions.) Epsom salt, when ingested, can neutralize toxins, help get the intestinal tract moving, reduce runny poo and treat vent gleet. Olive oil is also one of those cure-alls. When a hen looks poorly and isn’t producing manure, I want to get things moving. A dose of a tablespoon, poured down the throat, can sometimes loosen blockages and help. Lastly, there are times when the only thing that will save your flock are antibiotics. These can be purchased online, at feed stores and from your veterinarian. There are many on the market, and you’ll read...

Chick Care – FAQ – Health and Behavior

...to take time and effort to consume. Also, the treats must be nutritious. Chicks require a higher protein content than adult hens. Bread and corn won’t provide that. On the other hand, don’t feed dried mealworms, as a few too many can lead to kidney disease. The first week I give the chicks a small clod of dirt with a clump of clover or dandelion attached. This is better than grass, which has long blades that can get impacted in the crop. The chicks peck and eat bits of green and they even find bugs to eat. You might see...

Chicken Necropsies – HenBlog – Monday, August 12, 2013

...way to go. Thanks for the information. Ken G I'll vouch for this. I'm fortunate enough to live near Terry, and even more fortunate that she was willing to do a necroscopy on one of my hens, who had been healthy and at the top of the pecking order before she became unexpectedly poorly and died. I scampered over when Terry agreed, and got a report later that my beautiful bully of a hen had pushed all the other birds out of the way when the scraps were tossed in their run and had apparently eaten enough chickpeas to pack...

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

...I’m lucky to have indie bookstores nearby, but I also shop online, especially for used books – that’s where I’ve found those old chicken keeping texts that I tell you about. (By the way, for you horse people out there, check out my friend, Robin’s, used equestrian horse books.) What I really enjoy are unique handmade items. I’ve found some wonderful crafts, and made some even more valuable friendships, through a combination of this blog and an online community of artists. Celia Hart is a printmaker and is now also collaborating with a jeweler. Jenny Tiffany makes the most adorable...

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

...keepers with years of experience. Use caution and commonsense when looking for answers on-line. If you do an internet search for chicken respiratory issues, gapeworm will pop up, as if this is a prevalent cause of breathing issues. I’ve seen countless on-line discussions which toss up gapeworms as a probable cause for coughing in a flock. It’s like when you have a sore throat, troll online for ideas for relief, and an hour later you’re sure that your windpipe will have to be removed due to a rare, tropical disease! If Gail hasn’t seen a case of gapeworms in 40...

Why I Don’t Use Avian Vets – HenBlog – Monday, December 17, 2012

...is very true. Also, you're right that it is much harder to add a hen to a small flock. And, oh, the misinformation out there about small flock care! And then, even the books with solid advice don't make a distinction between hobby farmers and urban backyard chicken keepers. What works for 25 pullets does not necessarily work with 3 older hens. I try to address many of those issues here. lauren scheuer I had to read that post twice to get my head all the way around it, and I'm sure I'll be reading it again. Over the years...

Sick Hens – HenBlog – Monday, July 8, 2013

...I dosed her with a syringe. I have directions and a YouTube video of how to do this here. I had some Terramycin eye ointment leftover from an injury to Scooter’s eye. I’ve kept it in the fridge, and although it’s well past expiration date, it is still useful. (You can buy this online, but there’s currently a shortage.) I squeezed a bit into Ruby’s crusty eye. Within two hours, Ruby’s eye was looking better, I could see that this wasn’t an injury, but rather that I had a respiratory infection to treat. I’ve seen this here before. Hens have...

Grit and Probiotics for Chicks – HenBlog – Tuesday, April 23, 2013

...is off animals don’t thrive and can sicken. You can provide your chicks with the right microorganisms by adding a product like Gro2Max to the drinking water. I did this consistently for the first two weeks. It doesn’t hurt to give it all the time, but I don’t, simply out of convenience. The chicks go through a lot of water and often make a mess. There are times when I do a quick clean up and refill from the outside faucet instead of bothering with water prepared with probiotics (which has to be mixed in advance and replenished daily.) It’s...

Warhol Goats – HenBlog – Tuesday, August 13, 2013

...toward the han cam. So where is the rabbit hutch? I missed the Warhol goats - just had a black screen when I checked in. Rebecca Me too.....I think the T-Shirt idea is great. I'd buy one. Pat D. Genius deduction! That's like---- got lemons, make lemonade! Messed up camera scenes----Warhol art!!!!!! Love it! Ke I thought you had upgraded to an infrared heat sensing camera with night vision ;-P Judy I like the Glowing Goaties better than anything Andy did...instead of Pop Art you've got Pip Art! Donna I actually like the goats "neon"! Carol I agree with the...

Goat Mineral Dispenser – HenBlog – Wednesday, October 10, 2012

...so much more from your posts than any of the books I read! Thank you. Terry Golson Hi All- I am so far from a goat expert that I hesitate to give any advice at all. Pip and Caper are wethers (neutered males) and I hear from other goat people that care of wethers is different than for milking does. These are my first goats and I'm learning, too! What I've been told and have read is that goats will eat exactly the right amount of minerals, kelp and baking soda that they need. Which is funny, because when it...

Tools for the Coop – HenBlog – Thursday, January 30, 2014

...in the chicken coop, too. Like in the kitchen, you don’t have to have a lot of tools, but they do have to be appropriate for the job and be in good shape. I learned this very early on. When I was sixteen, I spent 10 weeks at a riding school in England. There were three brooms for a dozen girls, and only one of the brooms had full, sturdy bristles. Woe to the girls who had to sweep with the worn out brooms! We’d hurry to the stable yard, hoping to be the first one there to grab the...

The Chicken Medicine Cabinet – HenBlog – Wednesday, August 3, 2011

...irritated skin. (Follow the package directions.) Epsom salt, when ingested, can neutralize toxins, help get the intestinal tract moving, reduce runny poo and treat vent gleet. Olive oil is also one of those cure-alls. When a hen looks poorly and isn’t producing manure, I want to get things moving. A dose of a tablespoon, poured down the throat, can sometimes loosen blockages and help. Lastly, there are times when the only thing that will save your flock are antibiotics. These can be purchased online, at feed stores and from your veterinarian. There are many on the market, and you’ll read...

Position is Everything – The Vintage Hen – Saturday, June 9, 2012

...eggs might be found in nest boxes or hidden in a pile of hay, it’s still good advice to collect them frequently and chill immediately. Cooling eggs and keeping them in your refrigerator remains the best way to keep them fresh. Read my FAQ for more about handling and storing eggs. That “pointy end down” advice is good too, as it’ll keep the yolk centered. I keep eggs in my refrigerator, in cartons, small end down. That is, when I can figure out which end is which. Tina lays an egg equally pointy on both ends, and Opal lays a...

Lily is 13 – HenBlog – Friday, April 1, 2016

...and I attended puppy classes. More control classes. Beginning agility classes. I had a private trainer come and help. It took time and attention but Lily did become a much loved member of the family. However simply being a pet was not in her nature. She had work to do. Ever vigilant, Lily has spent the last dozen years keeping all squirrels off of our property. Chipmunks, too. Lily excels as a farm dog. In thirteen years we haven’t had a single predator attack on our hens. Then again, I can’t put her out with the Girls. That reactivity to...

Goodbye Brooder, Goodbye (to some) Chicks – HenBlog – Monday, May 20, 2013

...weeks At nearly eight weeks of age, the chicks were fully feathered out and no longer needed the heat lamp or the confines of the brooder. It was time for half of them to go. A friend who lives two miles up the road has a flock of hens and a daughter with an egg business. She needed more layers. So, Ken came over yesterday and bought thirteen of the chicks. He knows what he’s doing, and they’ve already settled right in. Meanwhile, I had a brooder to disassemble. As I’ve mentioned before, chicks create a fine dust of manure,...

Feeding For Egg Production – The Vintage Hen – Monday, November 12, 2012

...had to rely on light, air, exercise, sanitation and observation. These remain the foundation of good backyard chicken keeping today. My favorite line in this pamphlet is the last, Every feeding mixture can be improved by the addition of a liberal amount of common sense. I purchased this booklet on eBay, but you don’t have to hunt down an original copy. You can read it online in the University of Illinois archives here. (Thank you to a librarian reader of HenCam who pointed me to this source!) For my commonsense take on what to feed your hens, read my FAQ....

Thinking About Pie – HenBlog – Thursday, November 10, 2011

...know how the pie party goes too. I am intrigued. I am sure its going to be great fun. Terry Golson Too funny! There's probably a website of such autocorrect humor. Terry Golson I've had a pie which had a crust made from crushed pretzels. It was crunchy and salty and quite good. Terry Golson You know how some doctor's waiting rooms have really out-of-date magazines? Five years from now you'll probably come across that article again! Terry Golson And I've just run out of bread flour.... Sean Congrats Terry! Side note: Are the Gems going to get a place...

Ta-Dah! A Revamped HenCam – HenBlog – Sunday, May 27, 2012

...admire it. Thank you, Terry et al for a job very well done. Terry Golson Thanks, everyone! Dianne, I usually just wing my fruit pies - no recipe used. I had rhubarb from the garden, peaches in the freezer from last winter, and a butter pie crust. I made a walnut-oat-brown sugar streusel topping. Maybe next time I'll write down the recipe (of course, next time, the pie will be different...) Bev The new site is lovely, Terry. Congratulations! I would love to come on your garden tour, but Australia is a long way away! I will keep reading with...

Good Goats – The Vintage Hen – Friday, September 21, 2012

...My heart goes out to Spencer...as a fellow photographer I know what it's like when your subject won't cooperate. Terry Golson Dan, do you have a link to your portfolio? The first time Spencer tried photographing the goats he discovered to never, ever set his equipment down :) I'm glad we supplied someone with a bit of amusement today. BTW, it's always Pip butting Caper away. Dan in Los Angeles I used to have an online portfolio. However since Apple changed to their iCloud my portfolio isn't online. I'll have to upgrade my Mac to get it back on. Oy!...

Jungle Fowl at the Museum – The Vintage Hen – Thursday, August 9, 2012

Last weekend, Steve and I went to Salem, a small city on the north shore, to go to the Peabody Essex Museum to see the Ansel Adams exhibit. The photography was beautiful, but didn’t move me. What did surprise me, and stop me in my tracks as we walked through a gallery, were a few pieces of porcelain. The museum is known for it’s collection of export Chinese ceramics, which is not an aesthetic that usually interests me. But, there was a small teapot (?) with a charming face. I looked closer. A crawfish held onto the spout. On it’s...

A Morning’s Work – HenBlog – Saturday, November 24, 2012

...identify each precious animal. Carol Hi Terry. Those pies look wonderful! At first I thought your onions were kraut. (I am brewing some at the moment.) If your pie crust tutorial is still online, could you please post a link? Being somewhat visually impaired, it's easier for me to read on the computer (I enlarge everything) than in a book. If not, alas, I can and will gladly struggle with the printed page. I too received the calendar last weekend. Zazzle sent it in a strong BOX which I so appreciate because of our rough mail delivery. It's beautiful, and...

Feeding During the Molt – HenBlog – Friday, October 10, 2014

...like handfuls of cracked corn and stale bread. You can purchase laying hen pellets that are designed especially for molting season with nutrients added that promote feather growth. I’m not convinced that this expensive feed is worth the cost. (Skeptical me thinks that the manufacturers are catering to the owner’s worries more than what is actually necessary for the flocks.) I caution against feeding a lot of high protein treats, like mealworms, because chickens will gorge on them whether they need them or not, and excessive protein causes kidney failure. I do what farmers did back before supplements. I feed...

The Best Scrambled Eggs – HenBlog – Monday, February 17, 2014

...were starting to really get going, then boom we were back to winter. Now it's warming again and they will have to start all over...BUT I do have eggs and I agree, I make mine the same way, sometimes adding cheese and/or veggies and if I'm feeling really indulgent, I might add a bit of cream instead of the milk, LOL We like ours with hot biscuits and homemade Pear Honey or Peach Butter. Yummmmmmmmm good eating. And you're also right, no need to add extra yolks, as our good farm eggs have beautiful very bright yolks! Happy eating and...

Candy’s Throne – HenBlog – Thursday, March 17, 2011

...put it in use. Terry Golson Candy would love those ramps, but then the goats would be jealous! Kit One lady I read online has acutal cardboard castle that her rabbit loves to chew and play in. Georgene from Florida Is Candy considered old ? What is the lifespan of this breed ? She sure is cute. Glad your snow is melting away. Tracy 56 degrees and sunshine- wow!! You must be in heaven! Love the pics of Candy! Terry Golson Glorious out! Last year it was this nice mid-March, we turned on the outside water and a week later...

Backyard Poultry Magazine Giveaway – HenBlog – Wednesday, January 15, 2014

...and chickens, but growing up I had a rabbit and they are such adorable and funny pets. Bert Arends Being from the Netherlands, I am partial to Onyx, but Beatrix is a close second! Amanda Pearl without question!!! I mean who can resist that fluffy butt? Jeremiah It is so hard to choose just one favorite. But I always enjoy the bunny adventures. So Phoebe it is! michelle torrey i like beatrix Lauren It would have to be Phoebe. I'm a bunny lover & I'm glad to see she's loving her home after being adopted! KRISTI MY DAD GOT THIS...

Changes With The Molt – HenBlog – Thursday, December 6, 2012

...layers), but really wanted a white bird to add interest to the group. I brought home a 1.5 year old mixed breed( not sure yet what), yesterday around 5 p.m. I just stuck her(in a cat carrier), right into the Hen house with the door to her cage open. This a.m when I opened their house door the Hens all came down to the coop, new bird in the lead and proceeded to eat their treats as a friendly group. Their has been no acting out by any of the birds so far...they are just being their usual calm selves....

A Sad Day – HenBlog – Wednesday, January 9, 2013

...delight in your coop. Celia Oh Terry, so sorry to read this. But Candy was a spectacularly wonderful bunny! When I was very young, I too had a bunny called Spot :-) the successor to Bobby and Bunty. I loved my bunnies very much, I should think you son too, feels sad today; but what a wonderful life Candy had. xx Robyn Oh, Candy, you will be missed. You were the light of my day, sitting in the sunshine of your hutch. We all love you. sue noy Oh that's so sad. I have been watching and waiting for Candy...

Apologies To The Orps – HenBlog – Friday, November 2, 2012

...I have had a (wet) summer of Boring Brooders. Now I have a (wet) Autumn of Moody Moulters. For days my coop looked like there had been a pillow fight in the night. My Welsummer girl, Gretel, now looks like she has been and sat on a porcupine. No eggs, obviously. *sigh* Donna I have always had Delawares. I have never had one go broody. They are resistant to diseases and are friendly and nice to look at and terrific layers. I love my Orpingtons. I call them my "Golden Retriever Birds". So far, none of them have gone broody...just...

Chicken Waterers – HenBlog – Thursday, September 20, 2012

...can potentially cause fires. The above photo is a tad blurry because I took it early in the morning when the light wasn’t good. Notice that no one is drinking from this fount. That’s because they’re all outside drinking from this one: Given their druthers, the girls prefer their water outside. I keep this fount filled until the temperature drops to freezing. Every few days it gets refilled. Even Candy likes drinking from it. Note that it’s up on bricks to keep it clean. An added bonus is that every once in awhile I move the base and the hens...

The Workshop – HenBlog – Sunday, July 8, 2012

On Saturday, the weather prediction was for a stifling hot day, but although it was humid, it was cloudy and the temperature didn’t rise above 90 degrees F. Perhaps it was this moderate weather that put all of the Backyard Chicken Keeping Workshop participants in a good mood. Or maybe it was the relaxing meandering around the gardens before we got started. In any event, they seemed a content group while on the porch, listening to what I had to say about chicken keeping. Then again, maybe it was the iced tea and cookies. After the lecture, I took the...

What Do You Want at HenCam? – HenBlog – Tuesday, January 10, 2012

...advice is always good but other than that its realy the best blog i have ever read i love everything about it:) Sharon O. I would love a tutorial on blowing eggs--Tools you use and rinsing techniques and how to sterilize/treat the insides etc. I am looking forward to your updated website. La'Nelle Love your site as it is! I only keep up with three blogs and yours is one. It's always nice to know, that of the three, you are the most diligent about posting something every day, so I always read yours first. I often make notes on...

On The Road – HenBlog – Thursday, March 11, 2010

...meet me at the Wild Center??? Bladerunner Hah! I live 15 minutes from the Bob's Red Mill store & cafe. Evil. Evil, I tell you! Stupid black hole swirling vortex that my money keeps disappearing into... Linda Symons Enjoy it Terry! This morning I'm going to one of the area schools to purchase 3 Rhode Island Reds to add to my flock. The new additions will make a flock of 5. I already have 2 Buff Orpingtons and am satisfied with them but decided I wanted to add to them. I'm looking forward to getting the new additions. I am...

Worms – HenBlog – Thursday, January 21, 2010

...of worming as a preventative measure, I take fecal samples to the vet. The vet tech looks at it under a microscope and lets me know if there are any parasites, which ones they are, and what I should use to get rid of them. The goat fecal cost $25, which is worth it. Yesterday, it came back negative, so I don’t have to spend anything on medicines. I’ve had the chicken manure tested, too. All healthy so far. Have you thought through a preventative health schedule for your animals? That old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a...

Merry Christmas Wishes – HenBlog – Wednesday, December 23, 2009

...yolks can be frozen, but you have to add a bit of sugar. If I have excessive eggs, I make pudding. Can never have too much custard! I promise a custard tutorial after the new year. Also, quiches freeze nicely, both baked and unbaked. Order "Tillie Lays an Egg" from any online seller, or ask your local indie store for it. Go here for links. Randy I'm sure you listen, and I'm sure they have plenty to say. Aren't the animals great?! Have a great holiday...Happy Hannakuh and Merry Christmas!! Stephanie Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Thank you for keeping...

Keeping the Girls Busy – HenBlog – Wednesday, October 6, 2010

...and a short roost (as is seen in coops advertised for “up to ten chickens”) there’d be bloodshed. Keeping the girls amused with greens keeps everyone healthy. I’ve attached a suet feeder inside the coop and on bad-weather days fill it with whatever vegetables I have around. Today my garden has overgrown lettuce, so I clipped a bunch and gave it to the hens. They’ll peck at it instead of each other. Also, feeding greens through the fall and winter is a good nutritional supplement. It’s also nice for the bunny! There’s no crowding problem in the big barn. The...

Egg White Magic – HenBlog – Wednesday, December 1, 2010

...almonds as called for in the recipe – I had some leftover from the pie party cooking) were gently folded in. Dollops of meringue were dropped onto cookie sheets lined with parchment, and baked until dry and crisp. I used both of my wall ovens, and 8 cookie sheets. By the way, the cookies bake up better on traditional thin sheets, not the insulated ones. Here they are. Egg whites are pure protein. Even with the addition of cocoa and ground nuts, these cookies are only 57 calories each. Just what I need after a week of eating custard pies!...

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

...the animators knew they were adding an anatomical feature - they said it was a conscious decision in order to get more emotion from the faces. It allows me to talk about how birds don't chew - they use gizzards. Kids love that fact. Terry Golson Adore A Little Princess. Years ago, I forced my sons to watch it - at the time, they were adamantly uninterested in movies with titles that had "princess" in them :) Wendy So glad you mentioned Big Night -not many people know it and it's one of my favourites ( I have a big...

Asparagus Season – HenBlog – Thursday, May 5, 2011

...is a bit fiddly and I prepare in advance). Roast untill crisp turning half way. I serve with some wilted salad greens. Amazing! I allow 3 or 4 each on both recipes. Lori I love asparagus!! I was thinking of building a perenial garden bed with that and strawberries. I have a favor to ask of you. I am setting up a FB page for chickens and I need a pic of a chicken. Can I upload some of your pics from the webcam for my page? LS Terry Golson Lori- You can capture a screen shot and use it...

Animal Update – HenBlog – Monday, May 30, 2011

...can't figure out who is what, so thanks for the enlightenment! What is the whitish one with fancy foot feathers? She is pretty big, so I don't think she is Little Blue. Also, while sorry about LuLu (such a crazy lady) I am very glad that all the Polish, Twinkydink, Buffie, et. al. survived. Do they build up any immunity to the disease? Linda I love the pictures of all the little chicken, I had no idea that there are so many breeds. I am so sorry for your loss but glad that you were able to keep the others...

Barn Boots – HenBlog – Sunday, October 16, 2011

...USA! Tracy Have you tried Bogs? I've had good success with them- though they are a bit warm in the summer and I usually end up wearing garden clogs instead. My sister in law gave me some crocs, first time I wore them out to muck the coop I realized all those ventilation holes are not conducive to barn chores!! Can't wait to see what cute boots you come up with next! Wendy Can you get Hunters over there? My first pair lasted me 14 years of pretty much daily wear, including digging (very bad for wellies). They're murderously slippy...

The Goats Get A Beard Trim – HenBlog – Wednesday, November 9, 2011

...So I watched the cats' dominance fights. Then *I* bit her head (well, I pretended). Now she just complains, doesn't try to bite. I had to speak "cat" to her! Ken (from MO) Never a dull moment at Little Pond Farm. Yesterday in the course of my job I saw a home with big barn almost identical to yours Terry! AND a couple hens in the photo. APPROVED!! ;-) Kit I have tried that, just playing with his feet. He won't allow me to touch them at all, and as acting domiant by grabbing the back of his neck. All...

At The Fair – HenBlog – Tuesday, August 14, 2012

...years ago, at the Fryeburg Fair, I fell in love with Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats, which is why I eventually got Pip and Caper. I fell in love at the Bolton Fair, too, but this animal is a tad too big to bring home. This boy isn’t even two years old. Look at those ears! He is up for adoption. He was brought to the fair by the Save Your Ass Long Ear Rescue. Not only did they have my favorite animal at the fair, but also the best tee-shirt. You can purchase one here and support a good cause....

Collecting Egg Cups – HenBlog – Thursday, January 5, 2012

If you’ve had hens for more than, oh, say two days, you start to accumulate chicken tschotskes (a Yiddish word for useless decorative stuff.) I admit it, I have hen-themed items, but try limit the display so you don’t think OMG, Chickens! when you first walk through the door. I do have a collection of egg cups. An egg cup is a little stand used to serve a soft-boiled egg. The nice thing about egg cups is they can be tucked into a cabinet. Here in America, egg cups have fallen out of favor. When was the last time you...

Book Giveaway! – The Vintage Hen – Monday, January 14, 2013

...Shared on Facebook Kit shared on FB and best luck with your new online store Dennis L Bought the book! Looks awesome, great price and glad to buy from you Terry. My wife and I love what you do. You're work adds quality to our lives and he lives of our hens! Dennis L Pinned it and Facebooked it... Tanya K. Sorry Terry, I'm "socially inept", but I tell everyone about you the old school way- word of mouth. Tracy Byers Congrats and how fun! Would love to win and share my passion with my friends! Jen ZenHen My Facebook...

A Project In The Works – HenBlog – Wednesday, March 14, 2012

...to keep. Hope you are feeling better. Diane Postcards...definately Terry Golson The caption says that these girls are named Dorothy and Edna. Sound familiar? Terry Golson Oh, you are evenly split! Thanks for all of the input! stephanie I would love the book with the info about the pictures. Thanks Terry Yemina Postcards! I just discovered a pic of my Dad in knickers holding a chicken as a child! It's a precious old photo. I would have been glad to share it but sounds like you're all set. I prefer the postcard idea! Louise The book sounds a lovely idea....

Digging Dandelions – HenBlog – Wednesday, April 18, 2012

...years as strong as Vodka and others mellow and sweet like a good desert wine. Kitty McKnight I would like to ask how you prepare your dandlion greens. Hot bacon dressing maybe? Sara Growing up we had a dandelion digger like the one you were using but it was on a pole like a shovel (albeit smaller in diameter). I'm sure my parents got it at just a hardware store like ACE. I was supposed to be the dandelion digger...needless to say, our yard had a lot of dandelions in it! Khris Januzik Our girls love thier "Toss Salad" supliment...

The Chicks I Picked – HenBlog – Thursday, January 3, 2013

...the end of my chicken adventure, as my youngest are 2 and a half now, but when I read this, I thought... well, maybe one more round? I have such a desire for "blue" birds and have never had one... Great choices on your girls. I have one cuckoo marans, and she is an absolute darling, but only lays once in a blue moon. Also have 3 Ameraucanas, with very different personalities and coloring. One lays blue eggs, one lays green, and one lays speckled green. 2 of them are dears, but one is a pushy little beast. My partridge...

Presents – HenBlog – Wednesday, April 7, 2010

I’ve been feeling a bit out of sorts for the last few days. Partly, it’s the post-MARTHA let-down. I’d been running on adrenalin, and you know that can’t last. Partly, I’m betwixt and between writing projects. My agent is shopping a few books around. Hopefully, one or more will be bought, and with the input of an editor I can get back to work on them. I’ve had a picture book rejected for “having too many words” so I need to get back to that and cut, cut, cut. Another book proposal needs rewriting and a sample chapter finished before...

In Bloom Now – HenBlog – Tuesday, July 10, 2012

...feet. Why? We checked online and we think that Golda is a Buff Rock! Or maybe even a Buff Rock/Buff Orpington cross. Very interesting! Golda behaves differently - is very hardworking - digs pits, catches more bugs and, we think, is 'head hen'. Do the other three hens realize that she is 'different'? We love your flowers and very much enjoy your new web design. Terry Golson I've always wanted a Buff Rock! I'm sure your hens recognize the difference. Sheri Just beautiful! What an assortment of fresh blooms. You even managed to get wild-life in the pic. Very nice....

I Milk A Goat! – HenBlog – Monday, July 23, 2012

...wearing a gas mask around him. Martha Aww Kit - Bucks really have gotten a bad rap ;) I just love my boys, they are loving and just want a little attention. I have (7) bucks and yes at times they do smell, but its only for a few weeks when they are in rut. Bucks will urinate on themselves (buck perfume) which is what makes the does sing when they are in heat. Its never gotten so bad that I've had to wear a gas mask - Its all apart of having a farm. :) P.S. Nice to meet...