Posts by Scott Thompson
Petra drove to pick up our chicks and the geese rather than using the mail like last year. I remember a lot of consternation over on time delivery and whether our hens would be lost in the mail. That concern was understandable. There isn’t much space inside the box for the chicks to move around. Read more
Are you looking to create a sustainable and productive orchard? Incorporating chickens into your orchard can help maximize its output. Free range chickens can provide a range of benefits to a permaculture orchard, from pest control to fertilizer and eggs.
Our Italian bees arrived in the mail this weekend. We quickly transferred the bees to their new home and look forward to spending the summer with them on our farm.
We fed our hens overripe bananas and apples this morning. How did the chickens react?
We spent four nights trying to catch our racoon. The raccoon visited the chicken pasture each night to eat any scratch grains that were left behind. Last night we finally caught him! It was a rainy night and I moved the humane traps to areas underneath overhangs. I examined both traps this morning. You will Read more
You will deal with unwanted guests during your time as a chicken farmer. You spread scratch grains and other snacks for your hens every day. Although chickens are normally thorough in finding all this food, they are inevitably going to miss something. Those leftovers are going to attract a variety of different animals and many of them are predators for chickens.
We often take special treats to the chicken yard. Some foods are very popular while others are not touched. The purpose of these blog posts is to record our successes and failures with our Speckled Sussex hens and we try and cater to their “discerning taste.”
Every few days we need to refill the wild bird feeders. When that happens, our Speckled Sussex hens are always willing to help! Today was no exception!
A few photos of the hens on a beautiful, sunny March day!
Hemp bedding is becoming an increasingly popular choice for hen house owners looking for an eco-friendly and comfortable option for their feathered friends. Hemp is a fast-growing, sustainable crop that is naturally resistant to pests and diseases, making it an excellent alternative to traditional bedding materials.
