Tag: chicken behavior


  • Fine Feathered Friend

    Fine Feathered Friend

    We had a busy weekend of socializing with friends and family – something we don’t often have the opportunity to do, and so it was quite enjoyable to spend some time with them all! We didn’t get to close up the animals until late on Saturday night, and George discovered that he has a new…

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  • Defrosting Chickens

    Defrosting Chickens

    Some of the snow has finally started to melt, and does this ever make for some happy chickens. They have been thrilled to spend some time outside scratching at the patches of grass that are gradually peeking through – a nice glimpse of Spring on its way. Today was especially delightful for them, as I…

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  • Sneaky Nest!

    Sneaky Nest!

    Last Thursday morning, when I opened up the coop in the morning and released the flock, I noticed a little hen beelining it for the North end of our property. I wondered what she was up to, and sauntered up to the little circle of pine trees that I thought had been her destination, but…

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