Tag Archives: raising backyard chickens

Meanwhile, back on the farm…

Posted on April 5, 2020 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Cornish Cross Broilers are an abomination. Seriously. They are disgusting beyond compare. Yes, those day-old chicks were adorable, but their true nature as genetically engineered eating machines has now been revealed, and let’s just say, no tears will be shed … Continue reading →

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Chicken News

Posted on August 25, 2018 by susanmsink@gmail.com

There’s been some activity in the flock the past few months. Thought I’d give you an update, since the chickens and their antics are quite popular on the blog! First, this chicken, who I’ve been calling Beauty for obvious reasons, … Continue reading →

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More Spring

Posted on April 19, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I went to Chicago for four days and this happened. I’m so sad I missed it– the fire to beat all fires, burning the wetlands. The green parts of the prairie were burned two weeks ago, and as you can … Continue reading →

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The Coop

Posted on March 4, 2015 by susanmsink@gmail.com

A friend on Facebook recently woke up on her birthday and went out of her house to find her husband bought her a shiny new car and there it was with a big bow on it. We all know this moment– from television commercials, … Continue reading →

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