The Wonderful World of Chickens

Chickens are fun to have in your garden.  They eat pesky bugs and they contribute fresh eggs.

win-win. 

We'll discuss important topics to help keep your chickens healthy and happy.  The chickens in the photos are black Australorps.  They are a heritage breed which means they will reproduce true to the parent.  In my experience heritage breeds seem to be healthier and friendlier with less physical problems than hybrids. 

They are a social breed, and are very good layers; not too loud either which is a plus if you live in town, like I do.  

The hen in the below photo we've nicknamed 'yellow face' because of the yellow feathers on her face when she was a chick.  Not exactly original, but it stuck.  

If you have a nicer, more complimentary name, please let me know in the comments,