6 Signs

Although basically an advertisement for a certain product, the article: Is My Flock Healthy? 6 Signs of Happy Backyard Chickens, provides some great information. I’ve raised the girls from day 2 (?) can’t remember for sure! I want them to be happy and healthy!

 Strong Eggshells - exceptionally!

Consistent Egg Production - 5 girls, 5 eggs per day!

Dark, golden yolks - yummy!

Shiny feathers - beautiful!

Brightly colored combs - indeed!

High energy - oh.my.goodness!

So far, so good!

The Area

The only thing I know for sure (but of course is subject to change ~ like everything else), this is the location we are planning for the Chicken Coop and Permanent run:

You'll see my little "garden" house off to the right... which has turned into a shortage building (aka catch-all).

Back to reading and learning...

Oh, I bought a magazine the other day at Tractor Supply Company... "Backyard Poultry"! I can't be happier with the first ever magazine on keeping chickens!