During the work week, I leave for work before it is light outside.  I was excited to be home this morning to see the chickens enjoying the… Read more “New additions”

It has been quite a soap opera in the barn over the past couple of days.  Lately, Rushmore has appeared to be getting a little more aggressive… Read more “Chickens are getting twitterpated”

So far we are sure El Presidante Ringo is a rooster but are wondering about a few more. RINGO But am wondering about this ameraucana.  It is… Read more “Are they hens or roosters”

We have had some weeks of frigid temperatures and have finally had some temperatures that I can open up the barn and clean it out.  The silky… Read more “Warm spell”

We have been in a cold spell for the past couple days and have discovered that the water is freezing, even under a heat lamp.  With the… Read more “Cold Temps 😨”

The silky’s are 16 weeks and the little ones are 12 weeks.  We have been watching the difference between the two lavender Orpington and one has been… Read more “January 9, 2016”

Over the last couple of weeks we have realized Ringo is a roo.  Here is a picture of the tail feathers starting to grow. The other thing… Read more “Ringo update”

We headed to a goat breeder and have made a deposit on 3 nigerian dwarf goats.  We ordered 2 does and 1 wether.  Here is a picture… Read more “Phase 2: goats”

The silky chicks are 11 weeks and the baby chicks are 6 weeks.  All the chicks are enjoying the mild winter temperatures.   This chick is a… Read more “Thanksgiving”

The baby chicks are 5 weeks old and the silky chicks are 10 weeks.  All the chicks are settling into the barn and the mild temperatures.