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Psychology for Chickens

December 6, 2010

Chocolate is getting feisty! When I went to look for eggs over the weekend, I was pecked at twice. I was shocked to see this from my usually docile boy. He was definitely telling me that he did not want me in the coop, but this was never going to fly with me, I need…

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Stocking Stuffers and More

December 5, 2010

I thought that it would be nice to suggest some terrific items for under the tree this year. Here are somethings that make me happy! 1. Chicken Pot Pie–Centerville Pie Company http://www.centervillepies.com/ This is a fabulous potpie from right here on Cape Cod. As featured this year on Oprah’s favorite things, we on the Cape…

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Humpty Love

December 4, 2010

I knew that at some point it would begin. This morning was strange. Maybe love was in the air. Yesterday, Chocolate decided to crow like crazy in the morning. He was non-stop for about 20 minutes. That had never happened before. I just kept thinking, I can’t let you out until eight. So, after about…

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Barnstable Rooster Ordinance Update

December 2, 2010

I am so glad that I went to the meeting last night regarding the rooster regulations in the town of Barnstable. I was happy to see that seven other residents from town were there too, all in the defense of their roosters. Apparently, the rooster subject is not a new one. The Barnstable Agricultural Commission has…

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Cocktail Conversations

December 1, 2010

Our first three eggs So, over the past four days, someone has laid 3 eggs! I still think that they are from Dolly, but I cannot be entirely sure, as I have only caught her in action once. Today, I thought alot about the eggs. I am really proud that the dream of having eggs…

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Updates from the Coop

November 30, 2010

Well it has now been about a week since Dolly, Autumn and Meesha were introduced to the flock. The transition has been surprisingly smooth. They are quickly reestablishing a new pecking order. I think that Feathers is the happiest. She is no longer at the bottom of the order. She is even doing a little pecking herself. …

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Book Review: Minnie Lovgreen’s Recipe for Raising Chickens

November 29, 2010

Rating ***** This book is one of the sweetest and most clever books I have ever read about chickens. In 1888, Minnie Lovgreen was born in England. As one of 18 children, she learned to work her family’s farm. At age 11, she supported herself by becoming a mother’s helper, eventually moving to Canada and…

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Chickens Eggs Stories from Our Nest

Our First Egg

November 28, 2010

Our first egg I went out to the coop this morning and this is what I found, a small Silkie Bantam egg! I think that Dolly laid it because I saw her sitting in the nesting box this morning. I am very excited! The egg is absolutely adorable and about half the size of a…

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Sweet Dreams

November 26, 2010

I was worried about the first night for the three new girls. During the day, the pecking was minimal but when night time came around, would they go up into the coop at night? Would my old flock allow it? So as dusk grew near, I kept checking. Finally they went into the coop. I…

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New Chicks on the Block

November 24, 2010

I found a local woman who is selling Silkie pullets and she lives about 5 minutes away from me. Ironically, our paths have crossed before but I did not know that she had chickens! This past Spring, she ordered straight runs of various colors of Silkies. They were born in May making them about 4 weeks older than…

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Psychology for Chickens

Stocking Stuffers and More

Humpty Love

Barnstable Rooster Ordinance Update

Cocktail Conversations

Updates from the Coop

Book Review: Minnie Lovgreen’s Recipe for Raising Chickens

Our First Egg

Sweet Dreams

New Chicks on the Block

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My Chicken Family

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