tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post7070561568049984739..comments2023-06-22T07:45:23.426-04:00Comments on TNfarmgirl: Josiah's in the egg business!TNfarmgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18268277956987428197noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-82517862023427979042007-04-06T07:17:09.000-04:002007-04-06T07:17:09.000-04:00Ellajac,If you keep both roosters in the pen they ...Ellajac,<br>If you keep both roosters in the pen they might fight...depends on the size of the pen - I have had to doctor some really bloody roosters before - those spurs are deadly! <br>I think if people knew all the ins and outs of living on a farm in advance....they might all retire to the city! But once you know the joys - it is well worth the trials!<br>Blessings,<br>CheriTNfarmgirlhttp://www.sweethollowfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-9932081063148077202007-04-06T06:45:11.000-04:002007-04-06T06:45:11.000-04:00*Sigh*... Okay, MAYBE I can be persuaded... I'...*Sigh*... Okay, MAYBE I can be persuaded... I'm wondering if I let BOTH roosters in the pen that they will be distracted by manly competition enough for the hens to have some peace. Or would I be compounding the chaos? Interestingly, Hubby locked the Araucana up for a day and then let him out.. He headed for the hen pen and the RI Red was in the vicinity. The Red started for him and Hubby was thinking he might get to witness a cockfight, but the Red chased and caught the little guy like he was a hen..? I assured hubby that the Red one wasn't gay, probably just asserting authority? In any case, there are lots of "farm" issues one doesn't see coming... heheEllajachttp://www.aspiringtosimplicity.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-29467645215956099722007-04-04T09:34:10.000-04:002007-04-04T09:34:10.000-04:00Yay for eggs! And an entrepreneuring son. I am w...Yay for eggs! And an entrepreneuring son. I am writing to ask (another) question... I have 26 hens, just starting to lay (10 eggs/day or so). I also have a beautiful Araucana (I think - hatchery freebie) rooster and a RI Red one. I'm a little "creeped out" by knowingly eating fertilized eggs, so I've let the roosters roam and keep the hens in a hoophouse-style pen with an electrified enclosure attached. My Araucana has figured out how to beat the fence, apparently, because all day I've been chasing him out (and failing, this last time). Aside from the aesthetics of what I'm eating, it's constant rape and pillage out there, and I'm not sure what to do. I'm new at this and don't know if I need to just let nature be, or make soup. Any suggestions?Ellajachttp://www.aspiringtosimplicity.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-66884337079589969132007-03-16T02:44:47.000-04:002007-03-16T02:44:47.000-04:00I hope we can stop in and buy some farm fresh eggs...I hope we can stop in and buy some farm fresh eggs and soaps and things when we are down your way in April!Cheri Shieldshttp://www.northwoodsramblings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-79431923177850645582007-03-16T07:32:36.000-04:002007-03-16T07:32:36.000-04:00That's a great deal!!!!! Yay, Josiah!That's a great deal!!!!! Yay, Josiah!Mary Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-63996363291655321132007-03-16T08:38:32.000-04:002007-03-16T08:38:32.000-04:00Way to go, Josiah! Sounds like a great mix of bree...Way to go, Josiah! Sounds like a great mix of breeds he chose. Our poor hens look a little pathetic and bedraggled after being enclosed in the coop so much during this frigid winter. I hope after this last storm of the season we're getting today and tomorrow, that will be it, and they'll be able to enjoy the sunshine, green plants, and insects once again. If it's not a secret, Cheri, would you mind sharing your feed mixture recipe? I'd like to be able to get them off the pellets they've been eating and onto something more wholesome and natural. Do you find it less expensive to have it specialy made up for you rather than buy the premade sacks?Emilyhttp://www.strainingonward.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-43427838927233706362007-03-17T15:41:51.000-04:002007-03-17T15:41:51.000-04:00Great job with the chickens! My poor 10-year-old ...Great job with the chickens! My poor 10-year-old has been having trouble collecting our eggs ... First, the rooster keeps jumping on his leg with his claws, and today he placed 5 very fresh eggs in his blaze orange stocking cap to take to the house, and the hat was attacked by our turkeys! Needless to say, he came up with 2 intact eggs and 3 that had to be washed out of his hat!Lynnhttp://ndhomekeeper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-7986670906986693562007-03-17T23:15:55.000-04:002007-03-17T23:15:55.000-04:00Hi Cheri, I'm looking forward to meeting you :...Hi Cheri, <br>I'm looking forward to meeting you :)<br>Cheri (the other one!)<br><br>Mary Ellen, <br>I'll pass your cheer along to Siah!<br>CheriTNfarmgirlhttp://www.sweethollowfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-42482104231106464772007-03-17T23:17:03.000-04:002007-03-17T23:17:03.000-04:00Emily,I'll make a note to try to share that re...Emily,<br>I'll make a note to try to share that recipe soon...if I forget, just give me a poke in the ribs!<br>Cheri<br><br>Hi Lynn!<br>I had a rooster like that once...he was delicious :)TNfarmgirlhttp://www.sweethollowfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994967819405801133.post-12320243521440614022007-04-05T06:55:15.000-04:002007-04-05T06:55:15.000-04:00Ellajac,I love this comment - you had me giggling!...Ellajac,<br>I love this comment - you had me giggling! Truly, fertilized eggs are so much better for you. Lower in cholesterol! My advice....don't look at it as rape and pillage :)...let the roosters and the hens live as God designed. Josiah keeps a rooster in each chicken tractor - so our eggs are healthier for us....<br>Blessings!TNfarmgirlhttp://www.sweethollowfarm.comnoreply@blogger.com