Tag Archives: Chickens

New Chicken Coop Foundation

Posted on March 28, 2011 by itfarmer

In the fall of last year, I decided that my chicken coop was too small. I gave all of my chickens to my sister Sandy while I tore down the old coop, and started construction of a bigger model. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Building and Construction, Chickens | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Fall Planted Garlic is Growing.

Posted on September 22, 2010 by itfarmer

After planting some store purchased garlic a few weeks ago, I had some reservations about whether it would actually grow. The price was far cheaper then those cloves listed in seed catalogs, so I thought it was worth a try.  I’m as delighted … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Garlic | Tagged , | 2 Comments

New Chics and New Pics

Posted on August 14, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve snapped a lot of pictures today, as it’s been one of those days where a world of difference unfolds.  A few days ago, I decided to trade my old rooster in for one of the roosters I had hatched … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Cooking from the Garden, Cows, Goats, People | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

All Grown Up

Posted on July 11, 2010 by itfarmer

Here is one of Sandy’s younger generations of chickens, hatched in of all places: My Kitchen. She provided the eggs, incubator and general knowledge of the process. I tried to pick out the eggs that had a unique color, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

George’s Free Range Chickens

Posted on June 30, 2010 by itfarmer

On the other end of the farm, George has more animals then I. He has many pigs, and a small herd of Free Range Chickens. They are an odd lot, and if I’m in a comical mood, I can cluck … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Weekend Roundup 5/16/10

Posted on May 17, 2010 by itfarmer

There are only two weeks left till I can leave my comfortable office chair, and head out into my own, even more comfortable little world, or should I say garden.  I’ve been busy planting lettuce and I hope to plant some … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, General, Goats, Rose-Hips, Watermelon | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment