All things Chickens
I’m convinced that broodiness is contagious. I knew it was bound to happen. I’d have a broody hen eventually. I didn’t expect to have 8 of them compete for the cutest chick/best momma hen within the same 3 month period. But here we are…killing it.
I’m sure this comes as no surprise to any of you reading this, but it’s cold outside. Stupid cold. The main goal this week on the farmstead is to keep my animals alive through the onslaught of this polar vortex. Here’s how we’re doing it.
I nearly killed my baby chicks yesterday. I had them for less than two hours, and I nearly killed them. Yesterday was […]
A year end review to catch you up on the happenings of WayMaker Acres. A lot has happened in the last 7 months. Buckle up, friends…here we go!
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the animals here at WayMaker Acres. My heart aches, but I know that God is always good.
Once we ordered our chicks, we knew we’d need to set up a brooder for them. Without a momma hen to care […]
Oh friends! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I have been for this day to arrive. The baby chicks […]
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