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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

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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

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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

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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

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