More from Chickens On the Farm
Feeding Time
The Freedom Rangers just came out of the brooder last Saturday. I get such a kick out of watching Paul feed them – they get so excited to see him!
Moving Day for the Freedom Rangers
Today was moving day for the Freedom Rangers. They’ve been with us for four weeks now and things in the brooder were getting a bit crowded. Now that they have feathers they can move outside to their new digs. Hannah … Continue reading
Under Water
This picture was taken during yesterday’s torrential rain. The rain came down so hard that the duck’s mortar box and play yard were under water. They were having a grand time frolicking in their new (albeit temporary) pond!
A Little Garden Therapy
Instead of tackling my mile-long work “to do” list I opted for a little garden therapy today. I don’t often play hooky from my desk when there’s work to be done, but sunny and sixty with a forecast of a … Continue reading
Shadow’s Babies: Day Three
Shadow has turned out to be a good mama. Here she is with her babies on day three.
Baby Peeps and the Great Outdoors
The two-day-old peeps ventured into the great outdoors of the Banty B&B today. A bit soon for this type of adventure in my eyes. I suspect that they led their mama on a merry chase. Shadow seems to be a … Continue reading
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Little Miracles
I’ve been on Shadow watch the last couple of days. When I poked my head in the banty coop tonight I saw an egg shell lying next to Shadow. Although I didn’t hear any telltale peeps, I all but danced … Continue reading
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Dilly the Broody Duck – Turkey Egg Update
Dilly’s broodiness continues. She is defending her nest with more gusto lately, refusing to be chased off it when we want to collect the new duck eggs she’s added to her clutch. She’ll leave the nest for a dip and … Continue reading
Brownie the Broody Buff
Yet another one of our girls has gone broody. Brownie is our broody buff orpington. She’s been sitting on eggs for about ten days now. It took us a while to catch on because nesting box five and six almost … Continue reading
The Not So Wild Duck Chase
I looked out the kitchen window this morning and saw this trio in my garden, madly nibbling away at anything green they could find. As soon as I stepped outside with my camera they were off and running. The jig … Continue reading
