So, if you find yourself leisurely strolling through the woods in early fall, listen carefully to the cacophony (that is a $5 word for a bunch - took me three tries to spell it correctly) of sounds as the forest prepares for a winter slumber and the various woodland creatures scramble to stockpile food either [...]
In part 5 of our "Getting started with Chickens" series, I want to introduce the Phone Booth Coop. No, there is no need for quarters, superman outfits, or phonebooks on cables (those of you born after 1990 probably can't appreciate any of those three references). The Phone Booth Coop is a structure that I designed and built [...]
Well I am a bit excited today. Not because it is Friday. Not because the Star Wars movie is out. Not because that uncomfortable itch has finally subsided... No, I am happy today because of what is in the back of my truck as I type this. What is in the back of my [...]
Ok, I'll admit it. I'm rich. Now, I'm not cruise-to-the-Bahamas-on-my-own-yacht rich nor do I dress like the Monopoly guy (although, I would totally rock the handlebar mustache if I could grow one). I don't even own a bow tie. But I am loaded. So, with that confession what pops into your mind? Pompous? Jerk? Loser? [...]
In part 4 of our "Getting Started with Chickens" series, its time to start our conversation about housing your chickens. There are as many options for housing as there are for breeds of chickens. Whether you are planning on free-ranging or keeping them in a small run, you still have to give them a place to [...]
Part 3 of our discussion of getting started with chickens begins with a confession. I really like the Australorp chicken, but they aren't exactly my favorite breed. Please don't feel defrauded and demand your money back. Take a deep breath and hear me out. There are many really great breeds of egg laying chickens. In [...]
