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Indian Runner Ducks
Since we no longer have a rooster we thought, hey let’s sit her on some duck eggs. I’ve read where a chicken hen will raise duckings so we decided to give her a chance. We gave her 7 eggs (kept 2 for breakfast). Duck eggs take about 28 days to incubate (chicken eggs take 20-21 days) so Red has about 21 days to go. Continue reading
Spring at The RiverRest
Probably the most exciting thing to happen is with the chickens. Red, one of our hens, went broody. She started sitting on a few eggs so we jumped at the chance to let her hatch them. Continue reading
Simple Entertainment
What a great addition the chickens have been. Not only are they providing food, the best eggs we’ve ever eaten, and meat, they are a great source of entertainment. Continue reading
Chicken and Egg Report
We have at least 3 laying now. 2 Wyandottes and 1 Ameracauna. One is giving us double yokes & one is giving us green eggs.
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Simple living, Living Free
As I was enjoying my morning coffee, listening to the birds, chickens, and the creek as it tumbled across the rocks I began to feel a bit poetic. Susan and Tony suggested that I post it so here it is. … Continue reading