IDS-ing my Broody Hen Issue
In the life of caring for chickens, there are only a handful of things that can happen: egg laying, rooster drama, illness, death (not always by a natural predator, sometimes, it’s a dog), broody hens, and flying the coop. I’ve had to address all of these issues in the past few years.
I entered this spring season feeling really good about what was happening up at the coop. We had plenty of hens laying lots of eggs, and an inquisitive rooster who hadn’t become aggressive (yet).
Should my chickens be able to live the EOS Life?
We are approaching my favorite day of the year! A three day weekend after a day with my family. My favorite way to spend the day is outdoors! But one thing is for sure: I toast the start of the holiday season with an eggnog latte.Every year, that latte reminds me that...
Finding the Optimal Chicken Interaction
I was talking with a business owner last week, and she mentioned she had an Instagram blog titled "My chickens are in love with my husband." Then she told me how, that very morning, one of her hens had flown up on the windowsill and started pecking at the window. She...
Exciting Announcement (and it isn’t about chickens)
Life is good out in the country. Our little chicks are now 11 weeks old. We have at least three young roosters (properly called cockerels). It is so entertaining listening to them learn how to crow. Quite honestly, I find it...
Addressing My Wrong Chicken, Right Seat Issue
It has been a while since I last wrote about my chicken adventures. In late June, our flock grew to 20. Our three broody hens hatched 14 peeps. At some point, I’ll share that whole rather stressful adventure, but for now, I’ll skip over becoming a chicken grandma and...
Three Strikes and You Are Out!
A few weeks ago, my husband and I went on vacation. I can’t tell you what the time in the sun did for my mental outlook. I’d highly recommend you take some time to decompress after the stress of the past few years. However, leaving our house requires finding a dog sitter and a chicken sitter.