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The Chicken and the Egg Colour

Posted on July 18, 2023November 28, 2023 by Carra

The amazing technicolour egg palette that can be part of a backyard flock is, at the very least, enchanting. When you pick out your babies or pullets or hens, part of what you might consider is the egg colour they will offer. And—happy news!—hens that lay beautiful coloured eggs can be just as prolific (or…

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Oprah Our (Buff Orpington) Chicken Girl

Posted on June 26, 2023January 31, 2024 by Carra

It’s been a very challenging few weeks. We’ve definitely had some trouble at the hen house. There’s lots of tricky stuff to process and write about, but it needs time to settle. Right now I’d rather share some happiness and joy. Which means, it’s time to share the story of bringing home and getting to…

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