We are fast approaching the time when we need to integrate our new hens into the existing flock, but I am a little troubled by the somewhat aggressive nature or our new chickens. Maybe they are just tired of each other and their limited surroundings – I probably would be too. But sometimes I’ll reach [...]
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Roosters, or Hens with Attitude?!
Posted in Baby Chicks, Behavior, Chickens, tagged Chicken Beak, Chicken Behavior, Chickens, urban chickens on June 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Organic Feed & Chick Update
Posted in Baby Chicks, Chicken Feed, tagged organic chicken feed on April 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I just had someone ask about how our chickens were liking the organic feed from our local IFA Store, so I thought I better provide a quick update. The Salt Lake store only has 16% layer feed in pellet form, and our girls seem to be eating it just fine. They prefer mash, maybe just [...]
Baby Chicks!!
Posted in Baby Chicks, Chickens, tagged baby chicks, chick, Chickens on March 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We decided to increase our flock since we are now down to four adult hens, and the laying hasn’t been as consistent as we would have liked. So, the new babies are here: six beautiful, fluffy golden sex links. I forget how they know how to behave like a chicken almost immediately – scratching around [...]
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