The most embarrassing thing to do as a small hobby chicken farmer is to buy eggs from a store. I cringe just thinking about it. But it's a hard truth. In late September, my girls went on strike for the first time since I started raising chickens in 2016. It's been a full-on egg drought, … Continue reading The Walk of Shame
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Rainbow Eggie Goodness
Ever wonder why chickens lay colourful eggs? Me too! So, I did a little research and found some neato facts about chicken eggs! Did you know? The colour of an eggshell is directly associated with the breed of bird - not by what she eats! Only the yolk colour is determined by diet. Chicken eggs … Continue reading Rainbow Eggie Goodness
Hello Dear Old Friend
Holy Dina, where has the time gone? I feel like it's been so long, I don't really know where to begin... It's been a busy year and a half to say the least. In the spirit of a new year, let me bring you up to speed with this top 3 countdown! 3. We had to … Continue reading Hello Dear Old Friend