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10.02.2011

Fall Chickens and Updates

So that kimchi post is still a'coming, I swear it!  I've been swallowed by the yard, farming, and a bit of  art (finally!).  We had a bad run with the last batch of hens- multiple raccoon and possum attacks cleaned us out of our entire black star flock as well as Rand, my baby Old English Bantam rooster, and a Dominique hen.  We lost our friendliest birds and were left with a handful of roosters and flighty, aggressive Americanas.  But as time flows (well entropy at least is increasing) so does life... and we are back in the chicken business with a new batch of young hens and more hatchling black star hens and another bantam rooster. 
 
For your viewing pleasure (and as a distraction to the fact I'm slacking on the blog), here are some clips of the new birds.  The first is the young hen batch of 2 Australorp, 2 White Brahmas, and 2 Rhode Island Reds (who I mistake for New Hampshires in the video -- similar breed).  Our Dominique rooster Zebe is also in there taking up camera space.  He was the only bird we saved from the raccoons in the middle of the night when I woke up to chicken cries.  He had his rear munched on and leg hurt, but, after a short recovery inside, he is alive and well. 



And don't forget the black stars and Raj.  I need to hold onto this Bantam rooster- he's my third one and I'm running out of good r rooster names.  We've already had Roy and Rand.  Sorry Abba but we are not having a Ron :)


22 comments:

  1. This post is awesome for people it gives them a brief idea on where they need to start and start with. Thank you Cindy..I looking forward for your next post..

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  2. I must say that Possum Proofing is one of the most suitable method to avoid their Infestation. This post is really nice for newbies.

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  3. such a nice blogs thanks for share good information

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  4. Nice chickens! looks like I couldn't hurt one if I had so much proximity with him. One of my friend used to breed them in a caravan in his garden.
    So what about that Kimchi story?

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  5. I really enjoyed your thoughts and completely agree.

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  6. I just remembered my father's agricultural magazines. This is really a good one.

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  7. Good point of this post.I just remember when I have a number of chicken on my village..

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  8. Hi,,,,,

    Its very nice blog and interesting also that's why i bookmarked this blog. i hope you put more related to this kind of blog.
    Thanks

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  9. They're so cute at such a young age! Don't show my kids this! Ha.

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  10. I have had a bantam rooster when I was little and I adored him!

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  11. wow really amazing ideas! keep your thoughts to life

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  12. This post is awesome for people it gives them a brief idea on where they need to start and start with. Thank you Cindy..I looking forward for your next post..

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  13. Thanks Cindy, after reading your blog i think that i should also start blogging on my rooster

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  14. Nice Chicken blog. I have just read your some posts. The were really interesting. I like them.

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  15. I think I'm going to buy myself 2-3 chicken to always have fresh eggs.

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  16. It's a great idea having fresh products anytime in one's home. But it's kind of difficult having chicken at home if one doesn't live in a house. :)

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  17. My grand dad had one rooster and one mother chicken at home. I really miss that crowing sound in the morning like an organic alarm clock. Now that I live in the city I can only see them on plate. 

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