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First Egg!
We have our first layer! I was giving the chickens water yesterday and discovered this little beauty in the middle of the hen house. I motioned over to Zoe to show her what I found, and she shrieked, “Mommy, there’s an … Continue reading
Chicken Breeds and Names
When we selected our chicks, we decided to get a variety of breeds for our flock–not only breeds that lay eggs consistently, but also lay uniquely colored eggs (blue, brown). Below are the breeds we chose and pictures of what they … Continue reading
Coop Construction Update #2
The nice weather last week allowed me to make some significant progress on the coop since my last update. And now that we have our chicks, the clock is ticking. After a trip to Lowe’s, I was able to install … Continue reading
Chick Chick Here
On Friday we loaded up the family and went to Baxter Barn in Fall City to pick up eight chicks for our new flock. As stated on their website, “the mission of Baxter Barn is to demonstrate sustainability and conservation … Continue reading
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