Harriet, A Chicken For All Seasons

Ready to get some chickens?

Town & Country Gardening

Harriet chicken and Harvy rabbit, both being pookas (Celtic mythology) know each other well. They sometimes visit homes and farms alone or at time join together on their visiting of farms and homes. At 6 foot 3-1/2 inches tall, Harriet and Harvy are not to ignored or neglected.
It is said that only a few special selected gardeners will ever see either of them.

McMurray hatchery
McMurray hatchery Blog
But with that said McMurray hatchery and their blog will provide you with a wonderful guide to different breeds and a very nice set of pictures to help you decide what breed(s) you would like to raise.

First things first. You have a few basic decisions. Not the least of these considerations is what breed and how many chickens do I ‘Need and Want’ in you chicken flock.

Bantams Chicks are often called the flower garden of the poultry world, Bantams…

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From yard to table to compost

Nothing beats fresh eggs!!! Well unless you ask my husband…. What does he know? I bet if I fed him fresh eggs or as I like to call them yard eggs he would never know. In my opinion there is nothing better for you than a fresh egg laid by your own chicken or a neighbors chicken (Thanks Joe and Michelle). Walk outside and grab a couple for breakfast, lunch or dinner. As long as you do not wash them you do not have to refrigerate and they can be kept as long as a month on the counter. They are full of protein and vitamins. Crack those babies right in the frying pan and save the shells for the compost bin. Store bought eggs have thinner shells and are pumped full of steroids and antibiotics. I may not be correct on all of that but dang they are pumping our foods with to many unnecessary chemicals. I plan to build me a chicken coop this year and get me some baby chicks. They make great organic garden bug eaters, great organic fertilizers, and great eggs. Next time you see fresh eggs sold here sign on the side of the road, Hit the Brakes!!! and stop and get you a dozen or two. I bet you will be back.