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Why, When & How Chickens Molt
If you're new to raising chickens, it can be a little alarming the first time you walk into the coop and find it looking like a feather...
Rachel Brown
Aug 7, 20254 min read


Heritage Vs. Hybrid Breeds of Chicken- Which is the best choice?
Left- Hybrid (Baby Girl Rudolph- named by my daughter), Right- Heritage (Skunky- Exchequer Leghorn) As you build your flock, or add to...
Rachel Brown
Jul 24, 20252 min read


What My Chickens Have Taught Me About Life
Sonic the Silkie When I started keeping chickens, I thought I was just signing up for fresh eggs and a quirky hobby to meet my weird,...
Rachel Brown
Jul 18, 20253 min read


Things You Might Not Know About Chickens
Strawberry Shortcake is a Weird-One... Chickens Are Smart Chickens can recognize over 100 different faces of people or animals. They...
Rachel Brown
Jul 7, 20251 min read


Garden Surplus & Your Flock in the Summer Heat
Refreshing Minted Cucumber Water for the Flock- Straight from the Garden Pringle & Sunny In Virginia, the summer is in full swing, and...
Rachel Brown
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Beating the Heat & the Summer Solstice
Miss Piggy keepin' cool in a shaded dust bath Did you know that many chickens often fare better in cold weather than in the extreme...
Rachel Brown
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Eggcellent Adventures!
Cindy Lou, the Roo, and Head-Hen, Rachel Adventuring away in the chicken-yard. Friends! I am so happy that you are here! This is my...
Rachel Brown
Jun 13, 20252 min read
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