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• Lesson 593 – A Limping Chicken

  

  I recently got the following question from one of my readers: Hi, I have a chicken with a limp and happened to stumble upon your blog. I just wanted to know... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 592 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks When one flock member gets injured you pull not only your weight but the weight of the other until he gets back on his feet. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 591 – Seed Blocks in the Summer

  

  Although this may look like something else (a somewhat disgusting something else), it is actually a seed block. We usually put seed blocks into the hen coop in... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 590 – Axes and Strawberries

  

  He doesn’t want me to talk about it. “Mom you always make a story about everything.” He’s right. I do. It’s how I cope. Last Friday, I was tired of sitting... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 588 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 587 – Carefree Enzymes All Natural Water Protector Review

  

  A while back I was sent some samples to give a try. In this post, I’ll review the “All Natural Water Protector” from Carefree Enzymes, Inc in this post. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 586 – Dogs and Chickens

  

  A friend of my sister (hi Karen) sent me email yesterday asking about dogs and chickens. This is what she wrote: Our friends moved to Spain and we took care of... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 585 – Bridging the Gap

  

  I know. You were expecting a picture of Charlie in the house and while she still does come inside (to make sure she gets enough food, water, and one-on-one... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 584 – of Days Gone by

  

  Rain glorious rain has come, banishing our stifling heatwave to the middle of summer where it belongs. Our chickens are cowering in the corners, staying away... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 583 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities. Aldous Huxle... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 582 – When Will My Chickens Start Laying Eggs?

  

  It’s not tough to figure out when your chickens will start laying eggs. Chicks gotten in the spring usually start to lay eggs in the fall. It takes a few... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 581 – Those Beautiful Toes

  

  Charlie. It’s going to be a post about Charlie. She’s doing well out in the henhouse but I’m still a little concerned about her eating and drinking and because... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 580 – Members of the Flock

  

  This post isn’t so much about chickens as it is about the chicken community. Last week, when I mentioned in a Friday post that Marc was fixing our mailbox, I wa... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 579 – Poison in the Yard

  

  If the weather is good, you will always find our family eating outside on the deck. Always. It’s just part of summer. Last night while we were having dinne, we... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 578 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks “I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it. Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 577 – One Lady’s Trash is Another Chicken’s Treasure

  

  Okay, I’ll admit it. I HATE oysters. Really, I can’t stand them. I think I’m the only person in New England who would rather pass on the Thanksgiving dinner tha... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 576 – The Way Home

  

  Charlie has been out in the hen house with her sisters since yesterday afternoon. This morning I went out to check on everyone and while Charlie was down on... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 575 – Eggs Baskets and Graveyards

  

  It is difficult to get rid of things that have served us well. Oh sure, after awhile they start getting rough around the edges, they may even start sporting som... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 574 – The Splendor That is Charlie

  

  It’s difficult to describe what Charlie looks like. When people ask, I usually tell them that she is a black chicken sporting a copper mantle. But that’s my... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 573 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks “Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION