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LALA'S FARM & STROKE RECOVERY STORIES


Tips for Beginner Chicken Keepers: Dos and Don'ts
Raising backyard chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it also requires careful attention to various factors to ensure the...
Jan 6, 20242 min read


The Surprising Intelligence of Chickens!
Over the past week, I have been working hard to provide my feathered friends with a spacious and safe outdoor area to roam around during...
Nov 12, 20232 min read


The Essential Guide to Building a Home Medical Kit for Your Flock
A chicken home medical kit can help you be prepared for any minor health issues or injuries your chickens may encounter. Here are some...
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Exploring Chicken Breeds: A Guide to Egg Production and Temperament
Chicken breeds come in a wide variety, each with unique characteristics and attributes. For those interested in raising chickens for egg...
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Ensuring a Smooth Transition: Tips for Introducing New Chickens to the Flock
FRee Range chickens Let us explore the dynamics of introducing new pullets to an existing flock. It can be a tricky process, but there...
Nov 9, 20232 min read


The Chick is a ROO! Understanding the Rooster behavior and role in the Flock.
Roosters are male chickens and are known for their distinctive crowing sound. They are essential in a flock of chickens, primarily...
Nov 9, 20234 min read


Chicken Molting: Nutritional Considerations, Potential Discomfort, and Insights into the Molt Season
Feathers, feathers, everywhere! It's the molting season. My chickens are molting quite a bit this season. When will it stop, many ask?...
Nov 3, 20233 min read


The Joy of Nesting for Egg Production
Raising chickens is a fun experience that has many benefits and rewards. One of the essentials to keep chickens happy is providing them...
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Barn Quilt for the Coop
This past week I watched a documentary on the inspiration of Barn Quilts named Pieced Together.
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Understanding the Quirky Personalities of Chicken
Chickens can be pretty curious and social creatures. If you have spent time with them regularly, they may have developed a bond with you...
Sep 30, 20232 min read


We are cuckoo for our new Cuckoo Marans!!
We had been setting up the brooder and supplies over the past week as we waited anxiously for their arrival. When caring for baby chicks,...
Feb 8, 20203 min read


Bringing Home New Chicks Next Month?
It is necessary to have the brooder set up and heated and have the correct chick food, water, and feeders in place prior to bringing home a
Jan 26, 20204 min read


Winter has arrived! Time to get out the wild bird feeders !
The forecast in our neck of the Massachusetts woods is sleet, ice and snow for the next 3 days. Due to the impending weather I prepared...
Jan 3, 20202 min read


Herbs for Chicken Health and Nutrition
This Fall we moved our coop to a location near our garden. The first thing I did once the coop was placed was to plant mint around the...
Dec 5, 20192 min read


Bad Weather leads to Flock Boredom
For half of my flock this is their first experience with cold and the snow on the ground. They have been gathering at the door each...
Dec 5, 20192 min read


Farm Christmas Wreath for the Chicken Coop!
l LaLa loves decorating the chicken coop celebrating each season. The Farm Christmas wreath started with a fresh wreath and simply using...
Dec 2, 20191 min read


Winter Feed & Nutrition for the Flock
The cold weather has set in early & our chickens are missing free ranging for bugs, seeds and vegetation. Having two visiting red tail...
Nov 23, 20192 min read


Barn Quilt for the Chicken Coop
coop Quilt Chicken Coop Barn Quilt Hey there! As we eagerly wait for spring, let us have some fun by creating beautiful artwork for our...
Nov 21, 20192 min read


Look Who is Hiding in the Trees !
This is just a reminder that predators are out full force looking for food now that the cold weather has set in. It was 18 degrees this...
Nov 14, 20191 min read


Therapy Chickens
LaLa wants to take a moment to thank our men & women for serving our Country. Thank you for keeping us safe from harm! I salute you !...
Nov 9, 20191 min read
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