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Breakfast for Chickens | Decrease in Egg Production
December came, the days got shorter and my hens all stopped laying! It happened overnight and I was horrified that I would have to buy STORE BOUGHT eggs. Luckily my superstars — Sybil and Rosie — continued to lay. But I was lucky to get one egg a day which would not do! Every morning I eat two so I decided I had to do something. I did 2 very simple things and it’s February 4th and I collected 6 eggs today! All it took was Breakfast for Chickens and supplemental light! #1, I provided them a bit of supplemental light in the morning. I use a Christmas light tube…
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Chicken Breeds & Egg Color
There’s a lot to research as a new chicken keeper. Chicken breeds and egg color will be discussed below. When I chose the breeds of chicken that I wanted to raise many factors came into play. My top priorities: Cold/winter tolerant Temperament and friendliness Rate of egg laying (at least 4-5/wk) Egg color (I wanted a colorful egg basket) It was also important they all look different so my kids could tell them apart easily. Our chickens are more like pets to us; pets with a purpose. They all have names (most named after Downton Abbey characters!) and they all have personalities that charm and surprise us. I had another…
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Yellow Front Door
One day I was bored and home with a sick child so I decided to paint the exterior doors the same color as the chicken coop — Egg Yolk yellow! I started on the back door in case it went terribly wrong. A yellow front door and side door would follow. The doors were a brick red and I knew it would take several coats to cover it up. Frist step is taping. I didn’t take the hardware off but I wish I had. I think it would have come out better but taping is okay. Next step is primer. I like Stix primer from for cabinets, doors and furniture. …
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Big Ruler Height Chart
Like most moms, I feel like my kids are growing up too fast. The days are long but the years are short. I wanted a keepsake that would show their growth. I pictured them showing it to their kids when they visit Grammy & Grandpa’s house someday. This Big Ruler Height chart came out so good and was super easy! It also requires very few supplies: 1x6x8 piece of hardwood (I used poplar) small can of stain and cheap paintbrush Sharpie number stencils First step in making the Big Ruler Height Chart: I lightly sanded the wood and stained it. I drew the measurements on with pencil and traced the numbers…
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Rosemary & Mint Soy Candle
Summer was over and the fall air set in. I decided it was time to harvest the leftover herbs for winter meals and projects. I had a lot more Rosemary and Mint than I would ever use in cooking so I decided to make Rosemary & Mint Soy candle for Christmas presents. These would make a great housewarming or hostess gift too! VERY easy project! For one Rosemary & Mint Soy candle you will need: 1 lb Soy wax flakes (if you want a 1 qt candle) mason jar or other glass container (I used a 1 qt green glass mason jar) wick with metal tab (needs to be 1…
