Category / henopause

May 4, 2015
Much to my surprise, I discovered our 5 plus year old hen, Oyster Cracker, sitting in a nesting box full of freshly laid eggs. I squatted down next to her and inquired about her role in the box. You see, she had not laid an egg in over 8 months! I thought she was in …

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September 19, 2014
Patience. Love. Understanding. Encouragement. It all happened in under a 5 minute time period out in the coop yesterday morning between Tilly and Oyster Cracker. Yesterday morning, I opened up the coop door and let the vivacious young uns out along with the old ladies. I could hear everyone chattering up at storm out in …

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