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Chickens DIY Projects

DIY: Chicken Run Ladder

September 29, 2014

I love going junking and antiquing. It’s one of my favorite pastimes. Now that fall has arrived, I am constantly thinking of boredom busters (scroll halfway down) for the flock come the cold snowy weather. I came up with this clever idea to create a chicken run ladder. Last time, exploring a flea market, I picked…

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How to Act Like a Lady

July 9, 2014

One thing about keeping chickens is that they are always fascinating to watch. Between watching the older girls and the new little chickens, one thing is clear, these girls do not behave like ladies should. Through having a presence on social media, it has become all too clear to me that some women have forgotten…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Being Vulnerable

January 17, 2014

Earlier this week, if you follow me on Facebook, you saw that I hurt my foot. I actually walked into the couch during my typical morning family routine. I was rushing and the couch surely won. At first, I felt no pain. This was how I knew that I had done a doozy on my…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Henpecked

September 13, 2013

I have a loner in the flock. Her name is Fifi. She is a Silkie Bantam at the bottom of the pecking order. She doesn’t seem to be concerned about power or authority. She is curious, happy, timid and shy and keeps to herself. She sleeps alone in the nesting box. She has a few…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Bully Hen

September 24, 2012

On a regular trip to the feed store over a year ago, I fell in love. Of course, I entered the feed store with blinders on. It was Spring. Signs of new life were everywhere. The leaf buds on the trees were bursting open. The air was fresh and clean, charged with new life. New…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

A Book By It’s Cover

February 11, 2012

Yesterday, I had time to catch up with a chicken friend and chat for a while. Of course, the conversation would not be complete without me asking about Dottie Speckles. The thing I love about my friend, who has been keeping chickens for over 45 years, is that she has a huge heart for…

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DIY: Chicken Run Ladder

How to Act Like a Lady

Being Vulnerable

Henpecked

Bully Hen

A Book By It’s Cover

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