Keeping horses on small acreage is all about grass and land management. We are constantly aware of how the grass is doing. I reseed every spring and fall to ensure our horses have enough quality grass to graze. That means rotating horse yards and keeping the chickens off the grass during reseeding periods. There are … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Backyard chickens
Chicken Herding
Aussie pup has taken to herding the far ranging chickens back to their yard. He usually ignores the one or two hens who fly over but disapproves of the rooster, Hans, from doing the same. This four month old pup has learned to “bring ’em back” on command. Continue reading
Free Ranging Chickens
The chickens sometimes venture out of their 1/2 acre yard. This is despite being landscaped with lilacs, fruit and nut trees, and an assortment of edible plants. They want a change sometimes. I am now convinced the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side” came from watching horses and chickens. They are … Continue reading
Homage
Chicken Chicken was a rescue of sorts. Some folks had decided a flock of chickens would be a good thing. They didn’t think it all the way through. What do you do with those cute fluffies when some end up future roos? These folks dumped their baby roo off at a local vet’s. That vet … Continue reading