Monthly Archives: January 2011

I had a dream that I went out to the garage to find hundreds of baby chicks that only came out during the middle of the night. I frantically scooped up as many as I could put in the coop … Continue reading →

So again I found hens in the garage. Carried one gal in to the coop, saw an egg in a nest and put it in my coat pocket. Went back out to the garage and tried to catch the other … Continue reading →

Another cold snap is at our front door. I’m already noticing some discolored combs and wattles due to frostbite. It’s nice and warm in the coop, but for 3 roosters, there’s something oh-so enticing about the garage. Maybe it’s the … Continue reading →

Evidently there’s still plenty of tasty things to enjoy outside this time of year; specifically, chicken poopsicles. The dogs get down on all fours and chisel the frozen blobs out of the ice. Nice. Not so much.

Last night a few of the hens were hanging out in the garage with a rooster — long after coop time!  I put the girls in the coop, much to the dismay of the rooster.  He then wasn’t too thrilled … Continue reading →

Flock together and eat 24/7!  I have 20 Buff Orpington hens and 3 roosters.  Since I’ve made the coop so warm and cozy this winter, the birds are reluctant to get out and exercise.  Warm and cozy? Yes!  This year I actually … Continue reading →