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Sea Kelp Supplement for Backyard Chickens

November 21, 2016

Today I wanted to share with you the benefits that I have seen over the years in my flock by adding sea kelp to their diet. I originally started sporadically adding sea kelp to their diet years ago, when I first learned how my lobsterman friends, would set their traps out in the yard for…

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DIY Gold Feathers

March 15, 2016

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated with the beauty of feathers. Often a rare find from walks in the woods, I always considered finding them good luck and a gift from the world of feathered friends. Over the years, I have collected hawk feathers, turkey feathers, backyard bird feathers…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

The Attitude of a Geriatric Chicken

October 1, 2015

Since getting started with chickens in 2010 we have always had Silkies. I selected this breed because of their gentleness, small size, ease of handling, and their undying desire to mother. The breed lived up to all of its promises and more. I have to say I love Silkies. Read more

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A Gift from The Hair Potter

June 19, 2015

When I lost Tilly a few weeks ago, I was feeling such a profound loss. I shared it with you all and the outpouring of love and support was nothing short of amazing. Thank you! I received a special message from a woman named Shannon asking me if I happened to have a few of…

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Chickens Crafts Holiday Seasons

Simple Thanksgiving Table Placesettings

November 14, 2014

Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Each year, I like to provide our guests with their own little table placesetting to take home with them. Sometimes, I tuck my guest’s names into the table placesettings. Last year, I made sweet personalized dessert cups each filled with a gourd and succulents. Other times, I gather things from…

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Chickens Eggs Stories from Our Nest

Pearly Whites

June 19, 2012

Silkies are funny little chickens. Last week, all four Silkies, Dolly, Autumn, Feathers and Fifi were broody. It doesn’t take much to convince a Silkie that they should be broody. Clearly this was the trendy thing to do this week. There they were piled on top of one another inside the nesting boxes. Toward the…

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Chickens Eggs Health Issues

Tilly’s Feat

May 25, 2012

This morning around 9am I found Tilly sitting in the right nesting box. Sitting in the neighboring nesting boxes were Dolly and Feathers. Dolly and Feathers are both broody. I quickly checked beneath all of them for eggs. There were none, so I went on my errands for the morning.Read more

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Habits

May 3, 2012

Robins return each year habitually to hatch eggs. Habits can be classified as good and bad. I think that we all tend to have both. Good habits can benefit us directly and some are even chore-like. When I think of good habits, I think of brushing my teeth, setting a bed time, eating healthy (or…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Art by Mr. Tilly’s Nest

December 15, 2011

My children love to draw. Sometimes, they like to sit back and watch my husband draw things for them. Many times these involve drawing aliens and animals. I can remember one day, my kids asked him to draw lots of animals. When he completed drawing everything that came to their minds, the kids asked him…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Saturday Serenity

November 26, 2011

This morning I awoke to one of those peaceful and quiet Saturday mornings. There was a serene calmness about everything outside. The wild birds were quietly bouncing amongst the branches in the trees. Neighbors were still sleeping and not even distant cars could be heard zooming past in the background. The woods surrounding our…

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Sea Kelp Supplement for Backyard Chickens

DIY Gold Feathers

The Attitude of a Geriatric Chicken

A Gift from The Hair Potter

Simple Thanksgiving Table Placesettings

Pearly Whites

Tilly’s Feat

Habits

Art by Mr. Tilly’s Nest

Saturday Serenity

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