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Taming The Storm 10/13/23
Meet Storm, my young Deathlayer rooster and a little fireball. I hatched him in April and he was a sweetheart … he was a sweetheart up until his girls started laying. One day, I went in his run with my granddaughter and he charged…
Coexisting With A Rooster
Living with a rooster can be difficult, stressful, and wonderful … all at the same time. A rooster’s number one role is to protect “his girls.” When you have a young rooster, he is learning his role and acting on instinct. My rooster Storm,…
Eggs & Incubator Photo Gallery
Eggs & Incubator: The joy of hatching chicks is a magical experience that unfolds like a story of new beginnings. From the anticipation of the first cracks in the eggshell to the moment a tiny, chirping ball of fluff emerges, the journey is nothing…
Cluck-tastic Capers: Ironman
Clucktastic Capers: A short story inspired by my hen Ironman … Once upon a time, on a quaint little farm, there lived a remarkable hen named Ironman. Unlike the other hens, Ironman possessed extraordinary strength and resilience that made her stand out from the…
Eggs: US vs European Standards
Here in the US, we buy our clean refrigerated eggs from the grocery … but Europe is very different. There are no regulations for cleaning and the eggs are stored at room temperature. Both methods are designed to prevent salmonella but the strategies are…
16 Healthy Habits To Form Before Your Next Birthday
You can have more to show for your birthday than cake crumbs and burnt candles. Let each annual celebration serve as a trigger to develop habits that contribute to a longer and healthier life. Take a look at these suggestions to help you get…
Growing Sprouts: A Flock Favorite
With the winter cold coming and no more grass until spring, I like to provide my flock with sprouts throughout the winter. Wheat berries are one of their favorites! These are one well-balanced and nutritious food to include in a chicken’s daily diet! Here’s…
Tips To Stay Healthy During The Winter
How do you stay healthy during the winter? The long, winter months and short days can increase your risk of getting sick. However, there are many things you can do to stay healthy, even when it’s cold outside and many around you have the…
The A to Z Guide to Becoming More Optimistic
Studies show that optimists live longer, achieve more, and enjoy greater happiness and health. Even if you tend to see the glass as half empty, you can tap into these advantages. Psychologists believe that about 50% of your optimist quotient is determined at birth….
