Tag Archives: Poultry

Free Range Chickens

Posted on May 3, 2012 by hortophile

When I embarked upon this chicken-keeping venture last year I fully intended to let them free-range in my yard.  It’s so much better for them to forage for food and have the freedom to run around and pursue their chicken … Continue reading →

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Happy Hens = Many Eggs!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by hortophile

If, as they say, happy hens lay more eggs, then my girls must be joyous!  Egg production has ramped up considerably, today I got 6 (from 6 hens).  Can’t expect any better than that! I recently screwed up my courage … Continue reading →

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Egg Farming

Posted on May 25, 2011 by hortophile

My New Garden Project for 2011 is almost complete!  I’m working on improving my food security, and to that end I decided a few chickens would be just the ticket, providing my family with fresh eggs and manure for my … Continue reading →

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