[To get caught up or just to refresh your memory click here for… The Chicken Saga Part 1] Eventually the metamorphosis was complete and each chicken’s comb (or lack thereof) became as distinctive as a fingerprint and with that each hen became somewhat easier to identify. Each had a unique personality and several hens were […]
Over time I did win the battle of the rats but admittedly at this point I was beginning to see why pressing that “BUY NOW” button to purchase my chickens might have been a bit of mistake or, at the very least, premature. Honestly though, most days were entertaining and enjoyable with my little flock. […]
I have found that many of my life’s lessons have come from unlikely places and I’m a hardhead so those lessons are something I need to step in, personally. Like getting poo on your shoe and then trying to wipe it off onto the grass … that’s how I learn. This latest lesson-learned started […]
It was early when the post office telephoned to say my chicks had arrived and since I’d been dressed and waiting for their call since 6:00 a.m., I grabbed my keys and darted out the door. I remember clearly walking into my small, rural post office to a choir of ruffled chirping. I don’t know why I expected […]
You might wonder why I decided to build the chicken coop myself instead of calling in a handyman and I would answer with two words… pure economics. The truth is I try to do whatever I can myself and only call in the professionals when I must… for things like electrical and plumbing work. Honestly, […]
It’s been a long while since I’ve written for my blog and truthfully I’ve missed it. I have been writing in my journal regularly, but that kind of private writing is very different from writing to share and so I’m glad to be back at it. Writing to share makes you think harder, research […]
