Poultry Profile: Silkie Chickens
One of the most adorable chickens at the Garden Home is called the Silkie because of its fine feathers that feel and look like strands
Tag: Chickens
Raising Chickens – Breeds to Consider
Part of the fun of raising chickens is the different breeds available with their unique personalities and feathers. When pressed to recommend a “starter chicken”
Raising Chickens – Purchasing Chicks
Spring time is chick time at the Moss Mountain Farm Garden Home. This time of year the hatchery and brooders are fully populated with baby
Heritage Poultry Expert Frank Reese on Aylesbury Ducks
Aylesbury ducks have an intriguing history, and they’ve been around for a long time. And at one time there were many of them. But now
Clever Chicken Coops
If there is one thing that people know about me, it’s that I love chickens! Buff Orpingtons, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Black New Jersey Giants, I
Pet Chickens? You bet.
The top dog at Moss Mountain Farm is not a dog at all but a rooster named Amos. Amos is a Buff Orpington you’ll find
A Mobile Home for Chickens
My fascination with unusual chickens started at a young age. When I was nine I entered a trio of Silkie bantams in a show at
Poultry Profile: Jersey Giant
Jersey Giant is the largest breed of chicken that I raise at the farm. The hens can reach up to 10 pounds and the roosters
The Chicks are Hanging Out
Spring is the season of adorable out at the farm. This week the chicks get first prize for cuteness. They are about 4 days old