Chickens

Learn why some of our eggs are labeled “unwashed,” and how their natural protective coating helps preserve freshness. We also share how we handle quality control and why variation is part of real farm-fresh eggs.

Years ago, I cleared a patch of land with a simple goal: to plant several young Paw Paw trees. At the time, they were just fragile seedlings, easy to overlook. Now, those trees have grown into a thriving green corner inside our chicken enclosure. Watching this transformation has been rewarding in ways I never expected. Not only have the trees flourished, but they have also created a peaceful retreat for our chickens, who love to relax beneath their shade. Clearing the Land an

One of the last great photos I took of her, this past March of 2026. On April 3rd at approximately 3:20pm, Sally the Plymouth Rock was grabbed by a bobcat. She was free ranging in the back field with the rest of the flock, and was the last hen to follow back. I was in the chicken run when it happened and was in the process of gathering them all inside the pen. When I was one chicken short during my headcount I went around the yard looking for her. What I found was a pile of f

Adding new members to a backyard flock always brings excitement and a bit of mystery. Recently, we welcomed four Americauna chicks to our growing family. These chicks share the same breed as our beloved Poofy Head, Chad, and Brad, and we eagerly anticipate the unique bluish green eggs they will lay. While we suspect one of the chicks might be a rooster, it’s still too early to be certain. This post shares their introduction to the flock, their playful adventures, and the nami

I’ve been adding to the main coop run by connecting an expressway to the Pawpaw grove. Now the chickens can come and go from each coop, and choose where they want to hang out. View from the rooster coop, looking over the chicken run.