An Addition – When Most Things are Going

Most of my time now is spent cleaning, sorting, and divesting.  But last week I added.  My ten hens did not have a rooster.  I had given the one I had him to Otto so he could have fertile eggs if he got a broody hen.  I like having a rooster to protect the flock – and  also to have fertile eggs if I want to let a hen hatch.  A friend Erin was happy …

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Poultry in the Garden?

Ken has been moving portable shelters and coops to the garden.  Why?  Well, it is not only easier to feed everyone in one location fairly close to the house all winter, but also each of the poultry breeds by their nature will help us grow vegetables more easily next season!     Geese will take out weeds.  Chicken also take out weeds and weed seeds and any remaining insects. Turkeys will scratch the soil and …

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