Category Archives: baby chickens

The Big-Little Chicken Wars (or Introducing New Chickens to the Flock)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jkmcintyre

First our wee chickens were in the fireplace. Then we took them out to the shed. On warmish, sunny days, we started placing them in a pen so they could learn of Sun and Wind and Grass.

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Chicken TV

Posted on April 14, 2011 by jkmcintyre

One of the benefits of having chickens, particularly baby chickens, is watching Chicken TV. We were surprised how easily amused we are by their antics. There is something about watching small creatures do simple things that is meditative. Continue reading →

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Brooding Chickens in the Fireplace

Posted on March 28, 2011 by jkmcintyre


Yes, we have baby chickens again. Fun, cute, and – time to get creative. Continue reading →

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‘Bin Composting?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by jkmcintyre


Finally! I took on the compost corner, strewn about by scratching chickens, and turned it into a tidy system. I’d been struggling with what to do about composting since we moved in. This would be my first opportunity to make compost, not just have food ever-decomposing in a large neglected pile Continue reading →

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