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Chickens

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2015 by

Just an infomercial about how much I like my chickens.  Feeding western barbarians like me since 500 B.C. Chickens clean up your yard, patrol garden areas and give us great eggs for virtually nothing per month.  Most dogs can be … Continue reading →

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Backyard Chickens

Posted on Sunday, August 11, 2013 by

I’ve been lucky as a chicken owner for quite a few years.  Very few have been stolen by predators, and we’ve had very little illness.  Right now, with a dozen chickens both old and young, I get between three and … Continue reading →

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Snake in the Henhouse

Posted on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by

This is the second one I have fished out in the last few weeks. I like having them around but these big ones eat too many eggs.  She was relocated well away from the house and will hopefully stay away … Continue reading →

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