We had a great hatching of Black Copper Maran chicks and around a dozen or still available! Reach out if interested!
One of our young hens, named Jo Annie, went broody in late January (when it was definitely VERY cold) and managed to hatch out a ton of chicks, despite leaving the nest for extended periods during the setting time. Interestingly enough, they did seem to hatch out around days 22 or 23, instead of 21, […]
In an effort to increase our genetic stock, we ordered 15 chicks from Myer Hatchery. Although it’s only a few days since the chicks arrived, I must say that I am impressed. A lot. We ordered Welsummer and Cream Legbar chicks, adding to the genetic diversity of what we have. What’s truly amazing is that […]
Late January and early February are some of my fav times of the year and not just for the Snow skiing:) This is the time of the year when lots of prepping starts. We have lots of eggs in the incubator, setting to hatch out of the next 7 days, one hen that’s broody and […]
Although this was the second automatic chicken door that I purchased, it was my first venture into the solar powered doors. For reasons that I do not recall, I chose one from chickendoors.com – a standard pullet, solar with battery. They have other sizes, but they all appear to operate on the same design. To […]