Tag Archives: chickens

August Mid-Month Meanderings III

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

The garden…well, it is a bit of a mess. We were out-of-town for 10 days the end of July, had a brief (but roasting) heat wave, and just had our roof replaced. Summer creeps slowly in during July and tentatively … Continue reading →

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April Mid-Month Meanderings III

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Seattle is a fickle beast. Or maybe I am. Just as soon as I swear I’ll never, ever (ever, ever) remove my new rain boots and rain hat, the sun peeps out. When it stays for 5 or 6 days, … Continue reading →

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Compost I: Background and Tips

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

I’m a lazy composter.  It seems the amount I know about composting the less actual composting I do.  I want to be a rock star composter, really, I do. But, I am not committed to it (yet). Blame the city. … Continue reading →

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To Bathe a Chicken

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Yesterday I gave my chicken a bath. At the end of the post from yesterday I shared a picture of my feathered friend, Calypso.  Calypso was a hot mess.  She is a White Crested Black Polish hen and that big … Continue reading →

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March Mid-Month Meanderings III

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

I’m home alone this weekend. Which, to be honest, is super awesome.  I love the Ladyfriend and Babylady (obviously), but it is the first time I’ve been home alone (or anywhere actually) for more than about 9 hours in over … Continue reading →

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