Category Archives: chickens

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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Harbinger of Spring

Posted on March 1, 2011 by jkmcintyre

Perhaps this is truly spring; when our hens start laying again. That’s right, today, for the first time since late fall, each of our lovely hens sat in the box and produced one beautiful, perfect egg apiece. Last winter was … Continue reading →

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Chickens on the Loose

Posted on January 26, 2011 by jkmcintyre

Baracka ‘helping’ to level the soil Our rogue chickens have been free-ranging for a couple of months now. Destruction of ‘our’ part of the yard is progressing nicely. Whatever — better luck next winter. Despite the scratching to smithereens of … Continue reading →

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