Well, as one of the Kuegler Mini Farm farmers, I have seen some of the girls more recent antics. . .and THEY'RE NUTTY CHICKENS!!
First of all, there is now a very defensive mother in the coop. She is one of the Black Wyandottes, and if you go near her when she is on her egg, she squawks loudly, flaps her wings, and attacks you. Also, she is very nervous when around humans. To get some pictures for this article, one of my sisters and my brother had to coax her out while I photographed. Well, she is being a good
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Local Wildlife
by Jacob P. June 4th, 2009 | Baby Animals, Birds, Chickens, Dogs, Farming
A few minutes ago, literally, I was watching a deer ramble through my backyard. In New Hampshire, the deer is on the pinnacle of our very interesting, and diverse, wildlife.
Our yard has a variety of features that attract the local animal populace. First off, we have a good-sized yard (one or more acres). We live along a river, so the back end of our yard meets the river. The other feature is that we have a mini-farm of fifteen chickens (to read about their latest antics/cuteness, read Spring Is Here) that tend to attract many unwanted guests.
We have many guests due
Our yard has a variety of features that attract the local animal populace. First off, we have a good-sized yard (one or more acres). We live along a river, so the back end of our yard meets the river. The other feature is that we have a mini-farm of fifteen chickens (to read about their latest antics/cuteness, read Spring Is Here) that tend to attract many unwanted guests.
We have many guests due
Animal Quotes
by Jane Wangersky May 28th, 2009 | Books, Cats, Chickens, Dogs
How do you sum up life with animals in a few words? Some writers have done a pretty good job. Here are their words, and my thoughts on them:
I don’t know what kind of damage Ms. Smith was envisioning, but after seeing what two cats can do to a house in two weeks, I tend to think anything’s possible.
“I’d like to take them [her puppies] down to the shore, but I’m afraid they might damage the sea.”
Dodie Smith, author of The Hundred and One Dalmatians
I don’t know what kind of damage Ms. Smith was envisioning, but after seeing what two cats can do to a house in two weeks, I tend to think anything’s possible.
I like mice, and chipmunks and laboratory rats. I'd probably like sewer rats, too, but I've
Spring Is Here
by Michele April 9th, 2009 | Chickens
Winter is leaving the Kuegler mini-farm slowly. There is no snow left in our yard, or falling from the sky for that matter, which is of great relief to the chickens. Though the temperatures are still cool (with highs in the 50s), the girls seem to be much happier with the weather.
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However, with the arrival of spring comes the disappearance of feathers. Our girls are molting right now, which makes their appearance a little less than beautiful. They have bald spots on their necks, backs, and even (ahem) bottoms. So, currently
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However, with the arrival of spring comes the disappearance of feathers. Our girls are molting right now, which makes their appearance a little less than beautiful. They have bald spots on their necks, backs, and even (ahem) bottoms. So, currently
The Other Side of the Fence Is Always. . .Scarier
by Michele March 26th, 2009 | Chickens
Working from a home office has certain benefits. On snowy days, I don't have to drive anywhere. An occasional work day can be declared "Pajama Day". I know who has made the coffee and how fresh it is. I get to peek at our pen of chickens when taking a break.
On Monday, which was not declared a Pajama Day (thankfully), I headed to the kitchen to refill my coffee cup. While taking my first sip, I took a quick look at the girls' pen. Although it was a chilly morning, the girls were pecking at the ground and squawking happily.
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On Monday, which was not declared a Pajama Day (thankfully), I headed to the kitchen to refill my coffee cup. While taking my first sip, I took a quick look at the girls' pen. Although it was a chilly morning, the girls were pecking at the ground and squawking happily.
As
