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Thinkin' 'bout Chickens...
Chickens have come up several times, lately, as noted below. Just could not resist the opportunity to do an article about Chickens.
First, my early days and chickens. Then, my good friend at StateoftheOzarks.net magazines writes about Chickens.
Finally, there are already some good articles of Chickens, of different kinds. What more could I ask. Come take a look! ;-)
StateoftheOzarks.net online magazine - Dedicated to the celebration and preservation of Ozark culture
Joshua Heston provides us with magnificent photography and fascinating narrative in this excellent Ozarks cultural publication. Stop by and check out the chickens, but stay a bit for more information on our Ozarks - it is a great place to live! ;-)
- StateoftheOzarks.net online Magazine page on Poultry
This link takes you to the Poultry page on StateoftheOzarks.net online magazine - featuring great photography as well as fun stories. While there, browse around a bit. Then come back here. THANKS! ;-)
Billie leads the chickens
Chickens and I started very early on... Here I am, less than three years old, leading the chickens on our Iowa farm!
I did gather a lot of eggs as a youth. The brooder house is in the back of the photo where the young chicks were started out.
Just to the right of the photo is the Hen House, where the mature Hens laid their eggs. It was BIG! ;-)
I was an excellent student, in high school, and some of my classmates enjoyed 'putting me down' - so, as part of the "Class Prophesy" my class mates predicted, in 20 years, I would have a large chicken farm. I didn't plan to be a farmer - I was headed for a science degree at the State University. The funny thing was, in 30 years, thanks to Tyson, etc., being a BIG chicken farmer was a very desirable career, in my hometown! ;-)
Rescue Chicken links - Thanks to my friend, Ginger, for the suggestion!
I had heard of 'rescue dogs' but had not heard of 'rescue chickens' until my friend, Ginger, brought it to my attention.
This appears to be a very important topic, so I am pleased to add it to this lens.
Leave your comments on 'rescue chickens' below. I look forward to them.
- Homes for Hens in Scotland
"We launched our hen rescue after collecting 6 hens to keep as pets from a local farm. The horrendous smell and deafening noise of thousands of hens crammed together was stomach churning and the balding feather-pecked hens were in such a sorry state
Getting Chickens
Click the link above to get started on the lens Getting Chickens.
AlishaV gives us a good overview of selecting and choosing Chickens for various purposes.
Getting Chickens
I put this lens recommendation first because it gets us off to a great start. What do you think of this Chicken lens?
- Getting Chickens
AlishaV provides this squidoo site on Getting Chickens for your pleasure, learning and enjoyment. Check it out! ;-)
Chickens Stuff on Amazon
What are Euskal Oiloas or Basque and Why would anyone want these chickens?
- What are Euskal Oiloas or Basque and Why would anyone want these chickens?
In this article, skeffling shares information about two particular breeds of chicken that were new to me. Have you heard of them before? Which would you choose? Don't forget to come back here, after you check those out! OK? THANKS! ;-)
Basque Chickens in Lens
This photo is of a Basque Chicken from the lens, above. Thanks! ;-)
Our Ameraucana Chickens
This article, from naturegirl7, describes their chicken flock, with good questions and answers!
- Our Ameraucana Chickens
Along with her husband, naturegirl7, maintain a 6 acre private wildlife preserve. This lens is about their chicken flock there.
Our Ameraucana Chickens
Photo from the article above, courtesy of naturegirl7 - see more there... ;-)
Baby Chicks on Amazon
How To Build Secure Fencing For Organic Chickens
Chickengirl provides a good source of information on fencing for chickens.
- How To Build Secure Fencing For Organic Chickens
If you have chickens, you need secure fencing.
Chicken Fencing on Amazon
What do you think about Chickens by now! - I look forward to your comments! Thanks for stopping by! ;-)
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@maryseena: I totally agree. I love and appreciate tech... but, 'back to nature' has a lot to say for it, in many situations! Thanks for your visit! ;-)
I identify with you in that picture in Billie leads the chickens! In those days chicken rearing was not as high tech as it is today. I grew up with them roaming all over the place. It's heartening that the trend is coming back in some areas.
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@DavidLebar: I have a lens on Eggs, as well! ;-)
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@justramblin: Thanks for stopping by... ;-)
What an adorable photo of you and the chicks. Have you noticed that having chickens in your backyard has become vogue now? Even Southern Living magazine did a story on fancy hen houses and fancy hens to go with them. You have great photos here. I really enjoyed my visit with the hens. thanks
Chickens are one of my favorite animals. I can't eat them because I like them very much but I eat their eggs though.
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@WriterJanis2: Thank you! It certainly was interesting putting it together! ;-)
It was interesting to learn something new about chickens.
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@anonymous: I always appreciate your insights! Thanks, very much! ;-)
They taste great and so do their eggs! My uncle had Bantams and one morning they were all gone, they needed to be rescued from some prey animal. I like the twist you took here and especially your personal story of life with chickens! :)
Nice lens I enjoyed reading it. I never heard of rescue chickens. I have heard of rescuing horses,guinea pigs,cats,dogs,ect. But not chickens. But the chickens deserve to be adopted and loved just like any other animal. :) My sister-n-law had chickens and it is hard to get used to her saying she needs to go get eggs from her chickens.
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@anitabreeze: Maybe someday... Thanks for stopping by! ;-)
I've always wanted to have chickens. Not allowed where I live!
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@savateuse: ;-)
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@Snakesmum: ;-)
Sadly my garden is secure enough to keep chickens...
Miss my girls, but it became impossible to keep chickens here. Neighbour has a free-ranging ferret which visited the pen and the result was inevitable...... Chickens make great pets. I've got a lens about them too.
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@amytrumpeter: Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments! Always appreciated!! ;-)
Well, I'd love to have chicken's, but we don't have the room at the moment, and my Jack Russell Terrier would probably eat them! One day, I hope - free range eggs all the way! :-)
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@vineliner57: Great concept! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! ;-)
Chickens are great animals to raise. Most of them make great pets, and the ones that don't, you eat them!
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@siobhanryan: Keeping your distance may be the best policy... ;-)
I like chicken but am afraid they might pick me-so I look and run at the same time
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@justmelucy: Neat! ;-)
We've got a small flock we keep for eggs and meat. They tend to roam the property, which is good, since they are the best anti-tick remedy we have ever found!
Another Nice Lens Dr. Bill I don't have a place for them now. When I do, I would like to get some Silkies.
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@KandDMarketing: Anti-tick is good, for sure! Thanks for the visit! ;-)
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@pinkrenegade lm: Takes the right time and place, and some care... but you can do it! ;-)
Raising my own chicken is such an interesting idea.
I prefer to eat their eggs, thanks!
I might raise a few myself one day. :)
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