What’s going on at our place this January: the skinny on the farm
It has been a few months since I’ve written a What’s Going On post and, as usual, there’s plenty going on around here. I can’t possibly do justice to All…
Read moreThis Year’s Menage*
*Ménage: simply put, a household And heavens to Betsy, why doesn’t WordPress allow for cool little characters (like the é above) in blog titles? How can I use “ménage” without…
Read moreHow to Ground the Chooks (and when you may need to) *video*
Gentle Readers. Today I’m going to inch out onto a shaky, slender branch that I am not comfortable with at all. I am going to share a video with you.…
Read moreThe flap about Diatomaceous Earth and why your chickens need it
Anybody who keeps chickens ought to know about diatomaceous earth and why it’s such a marvelous and smart thing to regularly offer to your flock. I’m going to suggest right…
Read moreHow to assemble an Emergency Care Kit for your chickens: be prepared!
It’s always an emergency situation when you have a sick or injured chicken. Emergencies happen in and about the chicken yard, and you usually don’t have the luxury of much…
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