The First Snow was pretty but didn't last long. So if the snow doesn't stay, is it the first snow? I don't think so. It was so pretty but the first REAL snow is coming this Saturday (November 19, 2011). That beautiful tamarac lost it's top in a big wind a few years back.
"Alright, I'm coming down!" I watched this hen hop up 13 steps, circle the deck at the top a couple times and confidently step down each step. It is so interesting to me that one hen would do this. Not at any other time have the chickens showed any interest in these steps. Chickens really do have personalities.
I am sorry to say I have had to cull another hen as she showed unhealthy symptoms which didn't change after she was isolated. A healthy flock is of the utmost importance if you are going to consider raising your own chicks and that is my goal!
I think is was Clyde's week with the hens.
Patsy: "Alpha, what have you been up to?"
Alpha: "Yes, I tipped over my water bucket, what of it! You opened the door an Bernie thought he could drink out of MY bucket!"
Bernie: He started it! I wasn't doing anything and he just got mad and wouldn't quit picking on me! I don't like being stuck here with Alpha, he is such a bully!
"You are such a bully! If you come on my side I'm telling!
Here is my one and only Barred Rock enjoying an afternoon out eating greens. With the help of a light timer and 14 hours of "light" they are laying 8 eggs a day. I still let them outside to free range every day that it is possible. It won't be long and everything will be covered with many inches of snow and the free range days will be over until spring.
