Raising Chickens

Our Chickens

Hey, Y'all!  Welcome to the chicken yard.  I don't claim to be a chicken expert but in the 20 years, I've been keeping them I have learned a few things.  So, that is our discussion today, please feel free to comment as to what and how you do things with your flocks!  I hope you enjoy today's Chicken Tips & Talk...

Who Has the Gardening Bug?

Look at these beauties!  I almost forget yearly about them until they pop their little heads up and start blooming!  It is beginning to look a lot like Spring, around here!  I'm beginning to feel the need to get my hands in the dirt.  We've had three of the most beautiful days, bordering on hot this week.  Are you ready for Spring?

Are You Ready?

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Hurricane Florence is taking it's sweet time making landfall.  First of all it can't make up it's mind where it wants to go and then changes it several times.  Seriously they've narrowed the path down pretty much.  

It has been a busy week preparing for this storm and we are worn out! Every tub in the house is full of water as well as many more containers.  I guess, we are close to being ready for the blame thing.  We might as well be, it's finally coming.

Chuck and I did a major put away of things yesterday.  Today I took a walk to check on the backyard animals. They are a funny bunch that's for sure.

Funny Backyard Animals

Each animal has a certain personality or trait.  I find them all amusing.  Although I don't spend as much time hatching out more chicks or adding to this menagerie of critters, I still enjoy them very much.

Snow 2018

I'm just now relaxing.  Well, I was until a car went into the ditch up front.  We do live almost a quarter of a mile from that road.  Whoa (Woe)  is me, somebody has to check on them!  Talking snow today....

It's Turkey Time!

Can you believe it is that time of year already?  I can't!  Around here it is turkey time in more ways than one.  These beauties came through the back yard not long ago.  They certainly have grown!  You may remember they came through earlier in the year.

Watching Turkeys, Healing Casper, Harvesting Grapes, Birds and The Porch

Hello Friends, It has been quite a while since I've posted so this one may be a little about this and that.  Hope all are well and enjoying the Summer!

Gaston Decides to Leave the Coop!

I don't know if he thought about it for awhile or if that fateful day he just decided he wanted to be free.  All I know is I opened the gate to feed them up and let Casper out for his daily run.  The door was open as always but on this day Gaston decided to saunter on out of it.

It's Beginning to Look Like Spring in the Chicken Pen

I do believe that is what Gaston is thinking. This was the first day I let the young Buff Orpington Hens out into the large area. He was flustered with them.  The chicken yard is full of activity today.

What's Going On in? July

The weather has been extremely hot as you probably know.  Pears and grapes are ripening, tomatoes have done all they're going to do this year and we really didn't make many.  It has been an extremely hot and dry July here. This sandy soil has always been great for squash and peas.  Can you believe it is August already? School will soon start here and it has been one of the shortest summers I can remember. 

Join me won't you for a short believe it or not look back to July here at Hibiscus House....

'Mimi's' Boot Camp

Every year I have my grandson for what I like to call 'Mimi Camp'.  A boot camp of sorts.  That is what I tell him anyway.  This year I have the two of them. 'Lil One' is now old enough to come to camp also.  We do hard labor.  Well, come on in I'll tell you all about it....

Update On The Buff Orpingtons and Goodbye Jasse "Jesse"

 4/29/15

2 1/2 Weeks Old

June is here can you believe it?  I can't these months just fly by.  You probably remember the cute little picture that I posted not long ago.  It is amazing how quickly they grow!  They are very beautiful and sweet!  Look at them  aren't they adorable?  They have really grown come on inside and see how much...

Casper and the Chickens

Casper, the dirty Great Pyrenees, King the White Rock Rooster, Pat The Hammer (named by my grandson) and Cora Lee

I think it's time to show these wonderful creatures.  It's been awhile since I've shown them.  The weather was pretty and a few ventured out the gate to eat.  Come on out as we sit and watch the backyard animals.....

March What's Going On?

Hello, how are you?  Here in South Carolina it is a beautiful bright, sunny day.  The roosters are crowing, the hens are laying big beautiful eggs, and Casper the Great Pyrenees is happy.  I've been thinking about a weekly update as to what is going on out here in the country.  It may be pretty, then again it may not.  Come on in and sit a spell.

Little Dickens is Back!

She was gone for three days, but she came back.  I'd say that was a miracle and a blessing.

A New Backyard Addition

Look what I found!  What a cute little doll to find on Thanksgiving.  I was busy cleaning and cooking when something stopped me in my tracks.  I had to run get the camera bad lighting and all to catch our newest addition to the Hibiscus House Backyard.  This little chick has two mothers.  They sat so long and hard to hatch this little one.  The Silkie Breed are so adorable and get along so well.  Just look at the way these two are looking at each other. I'm sharing more pictures so click and come on in the chicken pen.......

We Have Worms At Mimi Camp!

Prize Worm Collection!

Casper

 

"Casper"

Look at that face!  He smiles.  Look at that huge smile!

That's my little baby.  I say little but he is huge.  He is dirty and matted but is going to get a much needed grooming soon.  He is precious and so loving.  I'll get another picture of him after I groom him.  He is so pretty.

Good Morning All!

Good Morning All!

Spring is here and in South Carolina it is as if Summer is here today.  Temps may be up to 85 degrees!  Yesterday we had family here and what fun to see the little grands running and playing outdoors.  Yes, they wanted "Mimi" to run and play too.


Birds are filling the yard, singing and flying around.  Whoops, one just flew into the kitchen window, guess it's trying to come inside with me.  Flowers are blooming daffodils and wildflowers.  The grass is getting greener.  Beautiful and my favorite time of year.

The animals are getting restless.  The chicken pen is full of activity as you can imagine because you know I have way to many roosters.  They of course are fighting with the others...with a fence between them that is hard to do.  I'm laughing, it doesn't stop them they stand up to each other anyway.  The lone roosters are free range and the others are in with their kind...well sort of.  Funny stuff they have a village all their own and are fun to watch.

Casper the Great Pyrenees just puts up with anything.  He is the best dog.  He needs a good washing, grooming from a long cold winter.  I wish I could show you how big he has gotten.  When he is excited and stands he is so much taller than I.  Chickens still eat from his pan and his best bud is still Spot The Barred Rock Rooster. Love that dog.

 

First post that I did over at Savannah Attic.:  Spring and David Austin Roses which is a beauty trail of wonderful photography and motivation for enjoying them in our own gardens!  I hope to have loads of gardening information as well as other interests like recipes, lots of DIY, decor. We will have lots of Guest Post too. Here at Hibiscus House, the door is always open and the breezes are blowing on the front porch. 

I had an enjoyable short time over at Savannah Attic 

Enjoy this beautiful day

My Babies Playing in the Snow!

Catie with Oskar and the boys.  Look at the smiles.

Brrrr it is cold but the kids and animals are having such a good time.  Join us please.