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The Silver Linings Will Come Eventually

March 3, 2021

We are in trying times. It’s weird to think that we are living in one of the biggest historical events of our lifetime. I wonder to myself, how will this be written down and recorded in history and what will life be like after this is over? Sometimes, when we are in the thick of…

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Photo Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week

May 1, 2020

This week it has rained quite a bit on Cape Cod. We’ve had stolen glimpses of sunshine and took full advantage of those infrequent moments. Living in the Northeast, I always feel that we are behind much of the country. We still don’t have any leaves on our trees yet, although we can finally see…

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Snow Blind: Why Won’t My Chickens Walk on Snow?

January 24, 2020

It wasn’t until the first snow fall, that I discovered chickens are snow blind. At first, I could not figure out why the chickens did not want to leave their coop. I tossed out some mealworms to entice them, but they did budge from the coop door. Was it too cold? Too windy? Too wet?…

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Chickens Lessons from the Flock Stories from Our Nest

New Book: Chicken Wisdom

November 6, 2019

Over the past ten years, I’ve come to learn that chickens can teach and remind us of many life’s lessons. If you take time to watch, listen and engage with a flock, they will share their chicken wisdom. For my latest book, I wanted to create something that made me happy! I wanted to celebrate…

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Chickens Findings Gardening Seasons Stories from Our Nest

Spring’s Promises Arrive

March 27, 2019

I’ve always loved birds. The intrigue and the lure of their world has always called to me, even in my dreams. As a little girl, I can remember having the most amazing dreams about flying. I was just high enough that when I would soar over the crowds, no one could reach me with their…

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New Year Resolutions for Chicken Keepers

January 7, 2019

Happy New Year friends! It’s hard to believe that we are ushering in a new year already. Did you have time to make any new year resolutions yet? It seems the most popular ones each year often have to do with getting into shape, eating better, or getting motivated to reach new goals. This got…

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Giveaways

Giveaway: Literary Chickens

October 22, 2018

Good morning! I have a special treat for you. As you know, I was honored to be one of two essayists for Beth Moon’s new book, Literary Chickens. I was so thrilled to be a part of this project as it celebrates all things chicken. This coffee table size book is for any chicken lover…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Chicken Language: Listen to Common Chicken Vocalizations

April 25, 2018

I’m having so much fun traveling and sharing my new book, How to Speak Chicken. I can’t tell you how many emails, messages, and in-person requests that I have received to create recordings of the chickens’ vocalizations that I share and “translate in my book”. Chickens have their own language, and over the years I…

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Chickens Health Issues Seasonal Care

Can I Get Salmonella From My Backyard Chickens?

March 5, 2018

It is in the news again and I suspect that as the popularity of keeping backyard chickens continues to rise, so will the cases of salmonella. I haven’t really chimed in on this topic, so I think it is time. I also think that it is very important not to leave our common sense at…

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Giveaways

A Leather Travel Tote Giveaway

November 27, 2017

Exciting news today friends, from our sponsor, Up a Tree Cup a Tea Co! Today, Jo is giving away to one of you lucky winners a Leather Travel Tote of your choice up to a $220 value from her shop. All of Jo’s bags feature vintage and repurposed materials – everything from 1960s pennant flags…

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The Silver Linings Will Come Eventually

Photo Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week

Snow Blind: Why Won’t My Chickens Walk on Snow?

New Book: Chicken Wisdom

Spring’s Promises Arrive

New Year Resolutions for Chicken Keepers

Giveaway: Literary Chickens

Chicken Language: Listen to Common Chicken Vocalizations

Can I Get Salmonella From My Backyard Chickens?

A Leather Travel Tote Giveaway

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