Happy Easter! We always consider new life something to be celebrated. And, given this poultry Momma's huge (and impulsive) heart, we say "Welcome to the Flock" to new life on a regular basis around here. Easter is extra fun when chicks, ducklings, and homegrown flower bouquets are on the scene, but that never was and … Continue reading Celebrating New Life!
Category: Life and Death
Queen Anne
Every chicken matters to us. We are backyard hobby farmers, our hens have names, we take time to learn their personalities, and we truly enjoy each of them. Queen Anne was quite a prominent member of the flock. She was physically one of the larger birds, therefore a bit hard to ignore, but also consistently … Continue reading Queen Anne
My impulse buys have heartbeats.
The first grey puffball (silkie) I brought home didn't make it. (See first ever post on this blog- "New Littles") This time around, I went for two! They are thus far my absolute favorite chick- the fluffiness and puffiness is super amplified on these littles. I love the grey as a chick, but I imagine … Continue reading My impulse buys have heartbeats.
New Littles
 New littles are a huge joy at our house. The entire process is makes me giddy- the anticipation while heading to the local feed store, choosing which ones out of the big bins to bring home..the impulse adding just a few more to the box. After claiming the new littles as ours, we head … Continue reading New Littles
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