Of Cats and Chickens
One of the more frequently asked questions I get has something to do with people's understanding that cats and birds don't get along together....
Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg?
Greetings all!
Yesterday, my new chickies gave me a great present. My first egg. Now this has been a very long process, and I have...
ASK the Editor – Poorly Chicken
My hen (about 3 years old) seems very poorly. She is not eating and her legs seem to have gone bandy,and sometimes her wings...
“Transgender” Hens?
“A Whistling Girl And A Crowing Hen Always Come To No Good End” - Old country saying.
Most city regulations prohibit roosters within city limits....
Chicken Industry
It's very disturbing for a chicken owner when viewing pictures of the chicken abuse that happens in the poultry industry. Knowing the bright, beautiful,...
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ASK Miz Hennessy: Clipping Wings
I went to visit your garden with a group of people from LA Eco Village. Thank you so much for showing us around, it...
Magnificent Mothers
I have had great experience with incubating some eggs. I had the delight of having a duckling, a chick and then a batch of...
Waste not want not, A farm circle of life
Wether you are in the city or out in the country, waste is inevitable. Farmers have an uncanny ability to use what they...
Support the Key West Gypsy Chickens
One of the first things you notice when you visit Key West Florida, is the wandering chickens. They're everywhere - inside stores and restaurants,...
ASK Miz Hennessy: Feeding Scraps to Poultry
Quick question on feeding hens and keeping them well -- what do you feed them. Table scraps (meat free) seem to be an idea...
What’s In A Name?
We spend many hours trying to come up with names for our children. Millions of dollars have been spent on baby names books, but when it comes to naming our "animal" children, many don't bother, or just give in to the age old favorites...Spot, Pepper, Rascal etc.
ASK Miz Hennessy – Introductions all around
I have one hen who went ”broody” this summer. I decided to let her hatch a few eggs for us so I could increase...
Chook Language
So, a university study has won a prize for finding out that chickens have a language. I could have told you that. In fact,...
ASK the Editor: Six months old and not laying
I have 2 new brown leghorn pullets that are six months old and appear full grown. They have not produced any eggs yet, and...
Chicken Sweaters
I actually found the picture with the chicken in the sweater online. After doing a little research, I found these patterns. Enjoy!
Just for Laughs
Courtesy: "The Other Coast" from Hairy Dog productions. 2008
Clementine is our oldest living chicken at currently 9 years of age. She doesn't lay...
Chicken Little
After seeing my little girl, who is almost 21, off for Navy boot camp the week of Nov 16th, I was pleasantly surprised to...
West Valley City Council (Utah) to rule on chickens
The West Valley City Council is slated to vote on a proposed chicken ordinance next week.
A public hearing on the draft is not scheduled,...
ASK Miz Hennessy: Chicken Watering Systems
We have 14 hens of varying ages. Over the past month, they have been drinking A LOT more. I have one large waterer that...
