Autumn is here and the hens and geese are incredibly active! Enjoy our LIVE camera feed. It’s a great way to enjoy a country farm from wherever you might be. Happy Autumn everyone and thanks for visiting our page! Also enjoy our LIVE chickens and geese, with TRUMP Rally Music!! FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! Full track Read more
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
We fed our hens overripe bananas and apples this morning. How did the chickens react?
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!
It’s a very dangerous world out there if you’re just a little chick. Introducing your chicks to the outside world can be very intimidating, especially after playing surrogate parent to your flock for several weeks. There are several important steps you should take to ensure a smooth transition from their brooder to their hen house.
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.
If you’re looking for a hardy, reliable breed of chicken that can withstand a variety of temperatures and weather conditions, look no further! The Speckled Sussex hen has an easy-going temperament and a natural curiosity for the world. They are beautiful birds with a coat of brown feathers with white spots. Their markings are very distinct, and no two birds look the same. They are normally very quiet but are prone to noise when they have laid an egg or when their owner is present (Yes, they love to talk to us.) They free range most of the day and are exceptional foragers. The Speckled Sussex is a dual porpoise breed, which means you can use them for both egg and meat production.
