Bitchin' Chickens

After three years of being dog-less, my partner and I recently adopted a six-year-old Standard Poodle.

Six years ago I posted an article entitled ‘Do As I Say, Not As I Do’, the story of one of my broody hens, Shona.

Whether you hatch or buy chicks, sometimes there’s one who just doesn’t keep up – smaller, quieter, maybe not eating or growing like the rest.

Carotene, the golden-orange pigment that gives carrots and marigolds their sunny glow, plays a surprisingly important role in chicken physiology.

I took French class for a few years through junior high which meant that I understood a bit of vocabulary, had a decent accent when reciting text but couldn’t put a sentence together.

I imagine that many of you are familiar with “What To Expect When You’re Expecting“, a book recommended to pregnant women about various scenarios that a woman could encounter regarding the health of her baby.

When it comes to chicken coop management, the deep litter method is one of the topics that generate debate.

Who doesn’t love stories about babies, especially those that involve overcoming some kind of challenge?

I’m always curious about what my chickens like to eat or not – and why.

Full disclosure: I hate the smell of chamomile.

When I was a kid my mum, would advise me to stop my whining and fussing over my boo-boos.

If you keep backyard chickens, you already know the constant balancing act between providing quality nutrition and managing feed costs.

I recently attended an ‘Ask A Vet’ workshop hosted by Dr Vicki Bowes.

In May 2022, I started posting profiles of artists, crafters and writers who depicted poultry in their work.

A few years ago, I took a two- week Permaculture Design course and the main beverage we were offered was green tea.