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Strange days

Posted on July 28, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Ever have one of those days where you stop and take a look at what you are doing and realize it’s just nuts?  And then do it anyway? We had a tragedy, and lost one of our goats.  The other … Continue reading →

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Chicken introductions

Posted on April 6, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

The introduction of the two groups of chickens is going well.  They’ve been able to see each other for five days now, and yesterday they shared the pen with only a few minor squabbles.  Today the interior barrier came down … Continue reading →

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Poultry Treats

Posted on February 2, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Apples =  Mine can take it or leave it.  Make sure to remove seeds before feeding.  One of the things I like to do is put the apple in with the mealworms for about an hour, then toss it to … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the incubator

Posted on January 29, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Hatch Date: 1/29/2010 at precisely noon Dubbed ‘Cat’ by my son who got to observe the entire hatch.  Between pip and entirely out of the shell took about an hour.  Fast little booger, previous record was about 5 hours. I … Continue reading →

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The Escapades of Sammy

Posted on January 8, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

The Sticky Hand Child had left the lid on the brooder down just slightly.  The chicks and most of the ducks paid it no mind, for the brooder had recently been supplied with fresh food, water, and bedding and they … Continue reading →

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