Opossum On The Prowl

Well, this is the second baby opossum we have caught in the last week! When my husband went out to close up the chickens for the night, this little guy ran right past him. We think he was helping himself to the chicken feed and maybe even the eggs

Apparently, opossums enjoy the taste of fresh eggs and the adult opossum has been known to help itself to a fresh chicken!

Unfortunately, this little guy isn’t the last of its kind in our yard. We are still trying to catch the momma. I saw her rustling around the tomatoes one night. She is not as cute as her babies. Hopefully, we can lure her into the trap with some lunch meat, like we did her kiddos. Until then, we have been putting up the chickens early, since opossums are nocturnal. Wish us luck!

Live Traps and Safe Chickens,

Ling Ling & CRUTCH

When one pet hurts another....

Our Dear Sweet Whiny Penny has passed away. The kids and I went to town and when we came home we noticed the chickens had gotten out. Our Mother Hen Abby The Chicken Licker had licked Whiny Penny to death.  She almost ran Harrie & Genuine to death. This tragedy was absolutely not Abbys’ fault. I felt so bad for the kids to have one loved pet hurt another beloved pet. We now double check things. Abby still loves her chickens and wants to mother them. We still love her as much as we always have.

Hunter the boy who named Whiny Penny was given a new chick to name.  Guess what he named her…. “Whiny Penny the 2^nd”.

Tears for our chickens and Love for our Chicken Licker,

Ling Ling & Crutch

Feeding Plants

We recently had to replant some tomatoes into our beds. Normally we just loosen up the soil, wet it down and then stick in the new plants. However, this time we received an “old school knowledge” tip from a friend, and decided to give it a try. 

After loosening the soil and digging a hole for the new plant, we cracked the shell of a hard boiled egg then placed the egg where the new plant will sit.

We placed the plant roots directly over the egg.

Next we covered the plant roots and egg up with the soil.

Wondering why we buried the egg under the plant? Well, according to “old school knowledge”, as the egg deteriorates, nutrients will be released into the soil, thereby feeding the tomato plant throughout the growing season.

We are excited to see if this really makes a noticeable difference. We will keep you informed.

Boiled Eggs and Healthy Plants,

Ling Ling & CRUTCH

Summer Snack

The temperature around here has been soaring, reaching into the 100’s.  I have noticed that we are not the only ones feeling the heat. The chickens have been taking shelter under a tree in the coop for the better part of the day. They are mostly only active during morning and evening hours.

When I saw them out tonight, I could not resist giving them one of their favorite treats. It won’t be long before this watermelon it nothing but rind.

Oh, and you will notice in the upper left corner, our dog Kona. He is eyeing one of his favorite treats, CHICKEN! Good thing the pen is secure.

Watermelon and Shade Trees

Ling Ling & CRUTCH

Abby The Chicken Licker

Abby is 9 years old mix sweet heart.

She loves  to licks the chickens every chance she gets.

Abby corals them into the pen, funniest thing I have ever seen.

She thinks the chickens are hers.

She has really taken to the Roster.

The Roster has really taken to her.

Rooster Lovin' Dogs & Clean Chickens,

Ling Ling & Crutch