Author Archives: jkmcintyre

The sun born over and over

Posted on May 27, 2013 by jkmcintyre

Cliche as it is, I present you with the Circle of Life (can you hear Sir Elton John?) After 21 days of diligent brooding, Little Sister hatched three chicks on May 25. Three wee damp fuzzballs so small they sit … Continue reading →

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RIP Greta, Rocky, and Golden Chicken

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jkmcintyre

This morning the hens were making an awful racket. Calamity Jane would not get down from the top roost of the coop. Later in the morning the hens and chicks were all up on the outdoor roosts and CJ would … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Buzz Down

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jkmcintyre

I am talking about flies. Fat black flies that emerge from moist chicken poop. The first year we had chickens, they ranged freely throughout our yard. Their freely dropped pooplets bred flies. Flies are annoying. And in sufficient numbers, flies … Continue reading →

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How To Plant Bean Seeds

Posted on May 20, 2013 by jkmcintyre

Yes, watering makes all the difference. Last year I planted bean seeds without bother to water them (It’s going to rain tomorrow or the next day anyways…). But it doesn’t. Or not enough. By watering the seeds at planting, and … Continue reading →

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