Category Archives: eggs

Chicken Bumps?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jkmcintyre

Some of you know our chickens had an Unfortunate Molt a few weeks ago. Someone asked whether that meant they lose all their feathers. Well, yes and no. Moulting occurs about once a year for most hens, usually in the … Continue reading →

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An Unfortunate Moult

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jkmcintyre

Two weeks ago we left our hens to fend for themselves for a long weekend. We left the door open and arranged no hensitter. Food was nearly out in the coop, but there was plenty in the compost bins, and … Continue reading →

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Hatch Rate = 43%

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jkmcintyre

So, three chicks is it. The Rockin’ Egg (Copper Black Marans) didn’t make it.  The following morning (Day 22) it sat alone outside the nest, fuzz sticking out one side, but cold and quiet. I peeled the chick out of … Continue reading →

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Fuzzballs and the Rockin’ Egg

Posted on June 14, 2012 by jkmcintyre

SO excited to come home and check on the baby chickens.  I was pretty sure Momma was doing a good job, so I only let myself worry a bit. I crouched down and took the video above. OMG so cute.  … Continue reading →

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