Friday, May 30, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Happy Memorial Day
Thanks to the many men and women who have served and are serving now so we can enjoy our freedom.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Things I Have Learned so Far
In my continuing research about raising chickens this is
what I have learned so far.
Interior
floor space: A minimum of 4 square feet per chicken of
interior floor space. This doesn't count the nesting boxes.
Interior
air space: Chickens need to roost at least 30 inches up off of the
ground, and have head space to do that comfortably.
Roosts: They
recommend 6 inches per hen. Rounded roosts are the best because hens have
special ligaments in their legs that lock in place when they sleep. This is how
they can sleep without falling off the perch. To do this, they need to be on a
round roost. It is best to have roosts at varying heights which helps with
flock dynamics.
Windows:
Sunlight is essential in a coop. Hens have very poor night vision. Even if it’s
daylight outside, if it’s dark in the coop, your chickens won’t get moving,
eating, or laying their eggs if they can’t see to hop off of the roost. Also,
sunshine is a natural sanitizer. And, the hens appreciate a sunny spot on a
damp and cold day to sit in. Finally, windows allow you to look in, and
sometimes you need to know what’s going on in the henhouse!
Ventilation:
Soffits
in the eaves are important. Also Windows that open when it is hot are a
necessity. Another option is a cupola because it is very effective in pulling
damp air up and out.
Nesting
boxes: Plan on 2 or 3 for seven or fewer hens. For a large flock
have 1 box for every 5 birds. These can be homemade or purchased. Mine are
built on the outside of the coop.
Exterior
space or Run space: Should have at least 8 square feet per bird
for the fenced run.
Flooring: You
can have anything from dirt to wood to concrete. If you do have a dirt floor,
then make sure that you can protect your hens from digging predators with
underground fencing. If you have wood, you can add a sheet of inexpensive vinyl
to keep it from absorbing moisture and to ease cleaning.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
To cute not to share
1. A top hat on a cute chick-a-dee? We’ll… we can’t top that!

2. Who knew that chicks had so much style? Vogue Magazine, get ready!

3. What’s cuter than a chick in a boater? Maybe a chick in a boater sailing a boat?

4. Princess Chick is humble yet the most distinguished of her kind.

5. Chicks get wittle chilly at times… so only a cozy hat with a pom-pom will do.

6. This chick is ready for a red convertible ride down Too Cute Lane in her lace bonnet.

7. This Chick is heading to church in her lovely lavender topper! Praise the Lord for making all this cuteness!

8. These are the finest gentle chicks we've ever seen.

9. We said, “Little chick you look so adorable in your knit hat!” and the little chick said, “Oh, this old thing”

10. This fascinating chick-a-roni is ready for tea with the Queen.

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
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