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Earlobes and Eggs

January 12, 2011

Did you know that chickens have earlobes? Well they do and some are very colorful! You might also find it interesting that chickens will lay a certain color egg based on the color of their earlobes. This is one of the most remarkable facts about chickens that I know. Chickens have tiny holes in the…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Farewell to Fuzzy

November 1, 2010

I got news today that one of my dear friend’s chickens passed away. I am praying and hoping time will heal all sadness and grief. Fuzzy April 2010-October 2010 She will be missed dearly. She was loved by her human family as well as her chicken family. She was always up for new adventures. She…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

A Surprise Visit from Peanut, Well Sort of…

October 25, 2010

I have a good friend whom I have grown even closer to because of our love for chickens. She helped Peanut for a week before he was rehomed. I was afraid that he was going to be too disruptive with his cock-a-doodle dooing every 5 minutes. Once he figured out how to do this, he was…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

When they were chicks

October 9, 2010

Here are the two Buff Orpingtons when they were 3 days old. Still as curious as ever. It is hard to believe that they look like full grown chickens within about 6 weeks. They are on an organic feed from Vermont. Who know there were so many options with the feed; mash, crumbles, pellets. Our…

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When they were chicks

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