Category Archives: chickens

Chicken Butts

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

It is unseasonably perfect in Seattle- which is to say that it isn’t raining, misting, or cloudy. I blew off everything to build a hugelkultur-ish bed in our parking strip.  I will tell you about that soon, but today is … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions. Or Something Like That.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I’m a bit late to the New Year’s Resolution game. Or at least I am late in writing about it. I do have some things planned. Several personal goals. A few things I’m participating in. Some garden attention.  There will … Continue reading →

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Top Posts of 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

End of the year. Wrapping things up. Looking behind.  Last year I gave you  Top 5 posts of 2010.  This year, I’m going for 10. While some posts from 2010 continue to rank higher, this list if for posts from 2011. … Continue reading →

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The Chickens are Molting! The Chickens are Molting!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Molt  verb  \ˈmōlt\  : to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically Chickens molt yearly, usually starting in very late summer or early fall.  I’ve read that it doesn’t happen to them until they are about 18 months … Continue reading →

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October Mid-Month Meanderings II

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

October? It shouldn’t surprise me.  The signs are there.The leaves are changing. I finally put away the fan that has occupied the hallway for weeks and moved a space heater upstairs. The dehumidifier is in business once again.  I should know … Continue reading →

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