Chickens

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