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• Lesson 710 – In the Eyes of the Beholder

  

  The other night, my son, home for college spring break, went out to the hen house to give the flock our kitchen scraps.“Some of those chickens are really... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 709 – Quotable Chicks

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks“It’s the circle, the circle of life.”Lion KingYesterday I talked about how I would rescue mice from the Biology lab at my college... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 708 – Meat Birds and Mouse Wars

  

  Because I’m getting a lot of questions from readers about getting chickens (yet another sign that Spring is on its way) today I’m going to address the topic of... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 707 – The Disney of Spring Chicks

  

  There’s a lot of buzz right now in the chicken world.  As of today we have 28 days to go until Spring (I know, can you believe it? Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 706 – Getting Ready for the Spring Hatch Using Incubators

  

  Not only do you know that Spring is coming when it’s President’s Day, but also because you start hearing a lot of talk about incubators. Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 705 – Happy President’s Day (I Think)

  

  It’s President’s Day.Happy day to all! I guess.What I mean is I’m not sure how we’re supposed to celebrate the day.Unlike other years, the kids are in school... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 704 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks“May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night and a smooth road all the way to your door. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 702 – Getting into the Act

  

  How do we know that backyard chickens have become a trend? Because everyone wants to get into the act. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 701 – Order in the Flock

  

  I recently taught one of my chicken workshops and as some of my students were getting ready to buy chicks (some for the first time) and to add chicks to existin... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 700 – Why Throw the Bacon Grease Out?

  

  If you follow this blog, you know that I’m a big believer in giving your flock small amounts of meat. I also think that for those of use with cold winters, you... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 699 – After the Storm

  

  Here it is, we’ve made it through to the other side of the storm with nary a scratch.While we did get a boatload of snow, we never lost electricity – to which... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 698 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks“The pine stays green in winter… wisdom in hardship.“ Norman DouglasSchool was cancelled last night, the kids are still sleeping... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 WEATHER

• Lesson 697 – Bumpy Rides and Heat

  

  It looks like we are in for a big one here in New Hampshire. The weather forecasts for our area are calling for from 24-30 inches of snow.  (That’s roughly the... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 696 – Mama Hens Throughout the Ages

  

  When you receive a box of old family photographs, you go through them one by one trying to find any family similarities. Trying to see if a quirky trait of your... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 695 – Chicks and Dresses

  

  Parents of many children have tricks they use to cut costs, and to keep order and sanity. When I was growing up in a family of seven children, one trick my... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 694 – Photos and Chickens in the Blood

  

  This past weekend, not only did I accompany Trevor to his gymnastics meet at West Point (where he did well enough to qualify for finals in pommel the next day)... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 693 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks“Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition – in having put forth the best within you.“ Henry... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 692 – What Chicken Feed to Use?

  

  Boy we’re having odd weather here in New Hampshire today. High winds last night and now it’s 58 degrees outside, in January.  Weird.Anyway, regardless of the... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 691 – A Nesting Box of Her Own

  

  Although chickens can function well without one, most hens very much appreciate having access to a nesting box when it’s time to lay their eggs. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 690 – More Lessons Learned from the Flock

  

  Good news for those who like to read about lessons learned from having chickens in your lives. I’ve recently been asked by Grit magazine *and* by Community... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION