The ducks and chickens are cohabiting greatly. We put them all in the coop at night. The chickens go to sleep and the ducks party.
At night, the ducks snuggle in a corner opposite the older gals. I have shown the ducks the ways of the hanging feeders too and they are loving life.
We originally bought separate food but the ducks love to eat what the chickens eat so we ended up with a feed for both.
A completely off the wall post but here are 10 hip hop names for chickens. Yes, super informative post here.
1. CHICKI MINAJ
2. DR. LAY
3. EGGENIM
4. LIL WING
5. 2FLOCK
6. EGGS EGGS EGGS TENTACION
7. KANYE NEST
8. MASTER PEEP
9. EGGY EGGZALEA
10. BIRDMAN
So welcome.
It’s almost midnight, so here’s our late night snack!
Ingredients:
4 Campari tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/2 small red onion
1 tbsp olive oil
6-8 slices bacon
8 slices Italian bread
Balsamic vinegar
4 slices provolone
Lots of butter
Directions: Start cooking your bacon. I prefer in the cast iron, in the oven at 350 until your preferred doneness. Dice up tomatoes, basil, garlic, and red onion, toss with olive oil in a small bowl and set aside. Grill your bread in a hot cast iron with lots of butter. Place a slice of provolone onto a piece of the grilled bread, top that with the mix, drizzle with balsamic, add two slices of bacon and top with second piece of grilled bread.
Do this til’ you’ve made all the sandwiches you want.
I had no idea what all went into having chickens until we decided to jump in blindfolded. To say it is a rewarding experience would be an understatement. Before I go any further, I’d like to mention that having chickens is not super involved, it is fun, educational and it’ll add quite a bit of joy to your life.
I found the Tractor Supply chick days pamplet super helpful and full of information.
We started out with 4 female chickens (pullets) which were only a few dollars from Tractor Supply. We kept them in a tupperware while brooding so they would grow and also be kept safe from cold and predators.
They grow quick! Next thing I knew they needed a bigger space.
If you’re on the fence, get backyard chickens. It is so rewarding. Stay tuned for the shed coop reveal.
I made a shredded fabric curtain for the nesting boxes. The chickens love to hide. The process is simple and quick. Have fabric strips ready to go, any fabric works. Loop the fabric over a large piece of string or another long piece of fabric, and then tie knots.
It’s the perfect thing to give the chickens a little privacy for their nesting boxes.
I love cooking in the cast iron. This morning for breakfast we made #castiron cheeseburger tots.
Brown and drain one lb. hamburger meat.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Mix with equal part (thawed) tater tots and 1 cup or so of cheddar cheese.
Can be cooked in the oven @ 375 until cheese is bubbly, or over a campfire until done.
Delish.
Easy to make, dig a hole and put a grate over it. Cover with charcoal and surround by large rocks. Place second grate over the rocks and light it up.
That’s about it.
