Tag Archives: Chicken

Keeping things real…

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Cassandra

Because it’s just been that kind of week, here’s a few random things to keep it real. To be honest, I could really do with a virtual hug right now. I’m really missing my parents this week. Missing my family … Continue reading →

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Bumblefoot update

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Cassandra

Just checking in to give you an update on Naomi, our poor bumbling bumblefooted chicken. 2 weeks post “surgery” at our hands and the foot had healed, but was swelling dramatically again. You could actually see the small kernel of … Continue reading →

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Bumblefoot in backyard chickens

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Cassandra

So, Friday night we were all relaxing outside, watering the garden and playing with the chickens, when we realised that Naomi, one of our biggest birds, was limping. Badly limping. Her foot was swollen and hot, and there was a … Continue reading →

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Breaking a broody chicken

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Cassandra

Firstly, I would love to say a big hello to any and everyone that has come to visit me via Rhonda at Down to Earth. I have been reading her blog since waaaay back when, and it was such a … Continue reading →

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How to build a hanging garden

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Cassandra

Some time a month or two ago, I looked at the calendar and realised that hot weather would be here soon. So I needed to do something about getting some shade on the chicken coop as soon as possible. It … Continue reading →

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