Greetings from the HillTop! It's been a little while since I've done a HillTop Highlight. For those of you who are new to reading my blog, I provide a highlight on our chicken flock. While most of you are scratching your head wondering why, a large portion of our readers are also our customers. This … Continue reading HillTop Highlight – Shannon the Barred Rock
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Trials and Tribulations of Meat Chickens
I've heard for a few years now, chickens are gateway livestock. Once you get a few layers you'll keep expanding into others. I can honestly say, we did not buy a different type of animal. We did, however, move into the realm of meat chickens. My husband spear headed this project, and I helped and … Continue reading Trials and Tribulations of Meat Chickens
HillTop Highlight – Rapunzel the Wyandotte
Hello from the HillTop! Every so often, I'd like to introduce you to our flock. For several reasons, one as mentioned this blog is more a stress reliever for myself then anything. With that, by telling you about each of the flock members I hope to have a way to remember them when they are … Continue reading HillTop Highlight – Rapunzel the Wyandotte
Reflections of a First Time Chicken Keeper
Spring has finally come and almost done. March, April and May have come and gone, and June is well underway. Our family hit our one year mark of our first year as chicken keepers in the middle of April and we excitedly accepted our next little chicks that arrived in late May. So much has … Continue reading Reflections of a First Time Chicken Keeper
HillTop Highlight – Sara the Welsummer
Hello from the HillTop! As I have previously stated, I have become the crazy chicken lady. I'm embracing that title with pride. I want to introduce you to our flock. Being that we have nine chickens, that could take some time. I'm starting with what is the most logical order, I'd like you to meet … Continue reading HillTop Highlight – Sara the Welsummer