Chickens

Chickens! It's what I've been reading up on. I've added a few new babies to my flock ~ 4 new Silkies & 2 Americanas ~ each group has 1 rooster ~ so there will be alot to crow about !!! :) 4 babies are still in the brooder under a heat lamp until they have fully feather out. I love having babies in the house... they "peep" & twitter all day & snuggle up together to nap away the day...as they grow they start to play with each other & try to establish a "pecking order". To my surprise it is not always the largest hen & there are no hard and fast rules that the rooster rules the roost! ;) I have several "mature" hens that have no intention of our rooster paying them any attention... he is turned down everytime. Watching my girls scratch, hunt & even chase some tasty morsels around the backyard has become a form of entertainment for our family. Our children have become quite fond of our flock~ though you wouldn't believe that if you heard them grumble when it's time to clean the coop ~ speaking of poop ~uh, I mean "manure"  & if you prefer it said fancy like then it's called "Maaaa - nure' " lol!  It's some of the best stuff for your garden & compost bin. I will save all that info for another post ~ it really is interesting ~ if you're into "Maaa- nure' " 
Do you raise chickens? Have you thought about raising chickens? Maybe you might consider jumping into chicken ownership like I did... it's been 4 years this Spring & I love 'em !!! Questions, comments ~I'd love to hear from you! I'd be happy to share what I know & have tried. I can suggest some books & websites that have been great sorces of information for me as well.
Let's make it a Hen party!

Ladybug hugs,
~WendyChicken

Ladybug Luv

Spring has Sprung... well, at least it feels like it here on the East coast. I am dreaming of my garden & trying to make my final selections... I may include cut flowers & dwarf sunflowers.

Compost... I have been working on my "black gold" for a little over a year ~It's ready !!! It's funny ~ years ago I never would have pictured myself getting excited over compost!!! :) I find myself going to "check" on my bin... like it's going to wander away~ Lol !!! I'm reading up on Worm Castings (worm poop!) & thinking I want to know more about this ~ I'll report back my findings.
Spring Fever is catching inside my home as well... I want to freshen up, lighten up, DECLUTTER !!! Time to go through the winter clothes & give away or throw away. Why do my kids save the socks with holes in them??? I know I say "Throw that sock away!" a billion times a week... but those scraggly things keep popping up!
Oh, I digress...
It's time to shake things up a bit... I need a "pop" of color... a new picture above the fireplace or a fab mirror. New pillows? How about "green-ing" it up in here ~ House plants, or small trees ~ that could be the trick!
Time to get back to my garden ~ Thanks for stopping by! Tell me all about your "Spring Fever" & what are your hopes or plans ~ inside or outside!

Happy Days to You !!!
~Wendy<3