Category Archives: animal behaviour

Little Sister: Still mothering at 6 weeks

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jkmcintyre

Calamity Jane was a good momma hen. She taught, she warmed, she protected. And she had a re-integration plan. At week 1 CJ moved the family from the broody box to a nest box in the coop. At week 3 … Continue reading →

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Hot enough to beard

Posted on July 1, 2013 by jkmcintyre

Very uncharacteristically, it has been hot in Seattle. Really hot. Nearly unheard of in June. Last year the high today was 68 degF, close to the 57-year average of 70 F. Today reached 92 F – and the bees noticed. … Continue reading →

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