Unique and Random Egg Facts I was always amazed by the blown out egg shells people worked on. I just could not see how it could end well. I mean, I can chip the shell on a fresh egg just carrying it out of the chicken coop. How in the world do you poke a small hole in each end with out it resulting in a broken up egg? When I saw this egg from one of our ducks this winter, I just had to save it and get my nerve up to try the technique. And I saved it. For a long long time. So now I can … [Read more...]
Yes You Can Give a Rooster a Bath
Sharing a past favorite today. When we first adopted Mr. Tweet, the ladies (hens) had a hard time accepting him. He was so fluffy and they had not seen a Silkie before. Under normal circumstances, I don't recommend giving chickens a regular bath. But there are certain times when it is absolutely necessary. Read on to lean why Mr. Tweet needed a bath to literally save his life and know that Yes You Can Give a Rooster a Bath! Okay the title kind … [Read more...]