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Snoopy’s Mid-Winter Wardrobe Refresh: How to Help Molting Chickens

Snoopy’s Mid-Winter Wardrobe Refresh: How to Help Molting Chickens

Posted on November 11, 2024January 9, 2025 by Carra

When I wrote about caring for chickens in winter weather, I mentioned the struggles of sweet Snoopy, a California White hen who has combs and wattles to match many roosters and the stiffer feathers that tend not to pack quite as much padding under the primary layers. These physical traits are indicative of breeds more…

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They Just Get More Beautiful: A Bit About Booted Bantams

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 by Carra

Update: my first post was a “beginning” post, because at that time I was going to write chicken stories along the linear progress and unfolding of everything we have enjoyed, endured, and overcome as backyard chickeners. Then I remembered, I am writing these posts to enjoy, unwind, and reflect. I am writing for a break…

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