Category Archives: Chickens

More Thoughts on Chickens

Posted on 19/07/2012 by fishinthewater

I intended to write this post ages ago, before the drama. But late is better than never. Chicks are a pain in the ass. Maybe there is a more convenient way to do it. I don’t know what that is. … Continue reading →

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Incognito

Posted on 18/07/2012 by fishinthewater

I often feel I’m living a double life. There’s the me that trucks around the backyard in the rattiest of clothes- usually a skirt made from an old pair of jeans, a tank top, and an old, stained men’s shirt- … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Stared at Chickens: Part 2

Posted on 17/07/2012 by fishinthewater

Part One A warning: do not read Part 2 if you are easily disturbed by graphic images and injured animals. There are no pictures though. Monday So, once again, Monday morning I dragged myself out of bed at 5:30, though … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Stared at Chickens

Posted on 16/07/2012 by fishinthewater

There will be two (or three) parts, because I haven’t updated about the chickens in so long. This I wrote July 12. It’s not often that I find myself watching a sunrise. Usually it’s related to going birding, and even … Continue reading →

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Giving It Away, Part 2

Posted on 10/07/2012 by fishinthewater

There is downside to barter, and to using gifting as a form of exchange. And that isn’t something inherent to the process itself- no, I don’t see anything wrong at all with a gift economy. But we don’t live in … Continue reading →

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Chickens, the Other Dinosaur

Posted on 07/06/2012 by fishinthewater

Just a little update on the chickens. Their combs are starting to turn red, just a little, and they’re finally outside, at least during the day. We’ve been setting them alongside the older chickens, and they’ve been eying each other … Continue reading →

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Cute Overload in Process

Posted on 14/05/2012 by fishinthewater

I’ve been holding out on you. We got baby chicks. And I haven’t shared any pictures (I’ve been too busy staring at their cuteness). click click click for bigger pictures. I have wanted Delaware layers for ages, but seem to … Continue reading →

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So, Fine, Some Pictures

Posted on 23/12/2011 by fishinthewater

Ok, so, I still don’t really feel like blogging, but here are some photos of my chickens, just in case you’re still around. I love winter- I hate the cold, and I’m always cold, but I love the bareness of … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Life and Death

Posted on 20/09/2011 by fishinthewater

So I’ve got a dilemma. It’s fall. It’s getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and when I woke up at 6AM it was actually sort of dark outside. Weird! And strange not to be woken up by annoyed chicken … Continue reading →

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Behold! Pumpkin

Posted on 12/09/2011 by fishinthewater

I’ve been a terrible blogger lately. But once you get the run down of what’s been going on, you will perhaps be forgiving of my absence and accept my promises to be a better blogger in the future. But first, … Continue reading →

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