Posted on May 02, 2009 under building a chicken coop |
Just a little clip of my hens and my rabbits on a sunny Thursday morning in Montana. Chickens are quite hardy - but when you first start, do make sure you choose breeds that thrive in the cold, if you have cold winters.
Damp is another problem which can lead to health issues so when you are building a chicken coop, do consider one with good protection for rain and snow and space for them to roost together to keep each other warm.
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Posted on Apr 07, 2009 under Breeding Chickens |
Chickens of January are too snooty to try some rice cakes while white doggy watches.
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Posted on Mar 21, 2009 under Breeding Chickens |
Bamboo, zip ties and deer netting provide shelter from aerial attack for poor backyard fowl.
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Posted on Mar 19, 2009 under Breeding Chickens |
Here is a clip about our family enjoying out newest additions to our household…Mary and Clara, the chickens. If they survive the dogs, the cats and the children, these chickens will be very lucky.
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Posted on Mar 10, 2009 under Keeping chickens |
A simple answer to winter chicken keeping.
A 60 watt incandescent lightbulb under a flower pot keeps my coop warm and the water liquified…so far!
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Posted on Mar 09, 2009 under Breeding Chickens |
A good guide to a simple backyard set up for keeping chickens. About three eggs a day
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Posted on Mar 02, 2009 under Breeding Chickens |
As Ann Arbor considers permitting city residents to keep backyard chickens, The News turns to rural neighbors for advice and expertise.
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