Chicnacks

Good morning, Chics! We've had some great weather lately. The gardens are growing quickly and the chickens have started laying again. Maybe it's the rain or maybe it's because we went back to feeding them dry food. Whatever the case, we're happy.  I thought I would share about fodder today. Late last summer my husband decided he was going to grow fodder for the chickens over the winter. Maybe you are asking the same question I did, "What in the world is fodder??" I received a lengthy answer.  Here's the definition given by www.attainable-sustainable.net: "Fodder is a mat of sprouted seeds that can be used to feed a variety of livestock and small animals, including chickens."  Sounds simple enough. Water some seeds and give the chickens the sprouts, right? Well, yes, but there was a lot more to consider. First, we needed some trays to grow the sprouts. Second, we needed a shelf of some sort to hold said trays. Third, we needed to install grow ligh...

Good afternoon, Chics! We've been busy in the gardens and with the chickens. It looks like we'll have a pretty successful year if things stay on track in the garden. The chickens are causing some headaches but we're working through some troubleshooting and hope to be back on track soon. I told you about our buffer zone garden last time. Y'all, it is getting big fast! We have planted corn, lentils, peas, sunflowers, and sunchokes. I also planted some herbs in cinderblocks but haven't seen any germinate yet so will have to replant them next week. We have several trees in there as well, including: crepe myrtle, apple, bald cypress, and a willow. The chickens follow me up and down the fence line impatiently waiting as I pull weeds or thin crops.  Before I get to the new gardens, let me tell you what is going on with the chickens. I mentioned last time that we had to separate Henrietta from the other chickens after she was attacked. I'm happy to report that Henrietta...