Tag Archives: chicks
Chickens of the Mist
In Ferndale/Detroit, yesterday and today are hitting temperatures in the high 90′s with around 70% humidity. The heat is oppressive, to say the least. I’ve been staying indoors in the … Continue reading
MYTH: Chickens stink!
The fear of odor problems caused by backyard chickens is unwarranted. Chickens themselves do not smell- only their feces that have the potential to stink, which is also true of … Continue reading
We’re legal!
Yesterday, the city inspector walked into the backyard saying “This should only take about 2 seconds, I’ve seen the paperwork you submitted”. Basically, the inspection centered around the coop being … Continue reading
The countdown begins.
Just over 24 hours until the coop gets inspected! I’m nervous and excited. We put some finishing touches on the coop over the weekend- lots of paint, installing the brackets … Continue reading
What a hard life!
The girls are enjoying a nice warm day, perched on the edge of their coop window. I’m pretty jealous of them. Today is the big day- we’re turning in the … Continue reading
Chicks dig dirt.
The chicks are enjoying a nice dust bath in the shade on this steamy spring day. These girls are the fat orange cats of the chicken world, and as such are … Continue reading
A whole pack of paperwork: getting things permitted.
Paperwork was picked up from the city offices this morning, and after a brief glance everything seems pretty straightforward. We’re in compliance with all the rules, now we just need … Continue reading
Chicks are growing, and need to be in the coop
They grow so fast!! Here they are the day after I brought them home. They’re quickly getting too big for the brooder, and I’m eager to get them outside. Little … Continue reading
Chicks acquired, coop nearing completion!
Lots of stuff happening in preparation for the permit and inspection!! The chicks were acquired March 18th, and have been staying in my house in a brooder box. I didn’t get … Continue reading
