Nice weather, bad predators
It has been really nice out today – almost balmy. The animals really enjoyed lounging in the sun. Unfortunately, it looks like another predator also enjoyed one of our chickens. Our beautiful Japanese bantam “Tiny” has disappeared and I have found no trace of her. It’s always sad when one of our animals mysteriously disappears, but even worse when it is one that’s more like a pet. She was our only Japanese bantam and I will miss her beautiful feathers and the tiny little eggs she would lay. We still have our two Americauna bantams – “Prince Ozorumba” (Oz for short) our very colorful rooster, and “Queen Sheba” our white hen. Sheba has yet to lay but when she does it will be fun to see what color the eggs are. Americaunas often lay eggs that are blue or green in color. Instant Easter eggs!
The broiler chicks are continuing to grow and will be ready for the table soon. If you live in Peculiar and are interested in having some farm-raised chicken delivered for your table, go to our Local Orders page. In the spring, we will have chicken available in our CSA Meat Program as well.