I’ve been out of pocket for a few days while completing the move and then dealing with a shoddy Internet connection that is – for the moment – working. Here’s a quick cell phone photo of my first blue egg from one of the Americauna hens. Of the two, only one seems to be laying but as I’m not entirely sure of their ages I can’t say that I am too surprised. There are four pullets that will be laying fairly soon so I won’t have to be without fresh eggs for too long.
On the top of today’s agenda is to put together a makeshift composting bin. My kitchen scraps notwithstanding, the chicken and horse manure needs somewhere to go so I’ve got to get that project handled as soon as I can. If the weather holds up (we’ve been getting rain every day), I need to plant some okra and beans.
There’s always something to do!
06/08/10 UPDATE: Here’s a story I found that makes me happier than ever that I am raising my own eggs. [LINK]
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