Posted on February 26, 2009 by peacefulacres
As soon as I let the chickies out in the AM, they come running to see what snacks I’ve brought for them.
I think I’ve created a chicken monster! Anxious Annie is always the first to jump in. I’ve been bringing them Kefir and they just love it.
Milk Mustaches for all. Doesn’t Rockie [...]
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Posted on January 29, 2009 by peacefulacres
My friend Tammy and I both had our minds on eggs the other day. Maybe it’s our wish to see the sun and our need for Vitamin D. Tammy found some great info from Mother Earth News that says, eggs from pastured chickens (meaning-chickens who roam free eating bugs, grass, lettuce [...]
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Posted on January 28, 2009 by peacefulacres
My two new hens. Abigail Adams is on the left. She has a crooked butt. Henrietta is on the right.
I visited my sis the other day and she gave me two of her Rhode Island Reds. For some reason I got the runt of her group. She must really have [...]
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