Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones Page A
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I went into the next aisle, with the feeders and waterers and scoops and everything, so I could think. There was a beautiful metal can that said it was a waterer and had a lucky clover on it, and another one that was open on top that said it was a feeder. If I ever have extra money, I’m going to buy them for Henrietta. They would look just right in her henhouse.
As I walked down the aisle, I heard someone asking what to do for her sick chicken. My stomach flopped over funny and I stopped to listen, even though I didn’t want to even think about my chickens ever getting sick. I don’t know anything about sick chickens, so maybe I could learn what to do.
The person she was talking to sounded exactly like the right person to ask. She was friendly but practical, and she had lots of cheap things to suggest, like baths with Epsom salts and even feeding the chicken some olive oil. She suggested putting the chicken in a quiet dark place by itself for a few days, and said the lady could come back in any time if she needed more help.
They sounded like they were coming closer, and I looked up as they walked by the end of my aisle, still talking.
Great-Uncle Jim, I’m sorry to tell you this, but the really helpful lady was Ms. Griegson.
I hope you don’t wish she had your chickens instead of me.
Love,
Sophie
PS I don’t want you to take this the wrong way, but I’m glad you can’t write back and tell me it would be best if I gave them to her instead of keeping them.
PPS I really am trying to learn as fast as I can.
PPPS Dad didn’t get the job. He was pretty upset. I wish he knew enough about farms to work at the feedstore.
PPPPS Maybe I’ll get him some more books on farming when I go back to the library tomorrow.
swdasend with leson2 top drawer
dxdxdxddd
dear sophiie,
you’’’re doing great. the new chickenn is a barred rock. she jjust blends innn, like a chameleon. she doesn’t actually disappear,herfeatthrs change color. delicious eggs 7777a7nd lots of them. collect every day and refrigerate for att least 3 days before using, just to make sure no chicks develop- we don’t knowwwhere she’s been living.,.,., the black cochin likes tomatoes.,, good luck catching her;’;’;’ she’s very fast. good eggs too. sory about the hawk. i gave it to her. but i didn’;’’t mean ffor things to turn out like this. iii will write to some friends 777a7nd see if they can take the chickens for you/./.. regular chickens are much easier.
thank you,..,/.
agnes
BEGINNER’S CORRESPONDENCE COURSE IN PROPER CARE AND HOUSING FOR POULTRY: CHICKEN EDITION
Lesson 2: Sanitary, Secure Housing
Shelter: At night, chickens’ metabolism slows until they are virtually incapable of reacting to predators; they must have a secure place to roost where they will not be attacked. A henhouse:
• Is used for sleeping and laying eggs
• Must be predator-proof (no openings larger than ½ inch)
• Must have a secure latch
• Should be made from suitable materials (untreated wood, metal hardware cloth, etc.)
Roosts: Chicken roosts should be sturdy enough to support full-grown hens. Each roost should be:
• Approximately 3 inches in diameter
• Placed over straw, wood shavings, or newspapers (cleaned frequently)
• Sited away from food and water, and not over other roosts
• Long enough to accommodate the entire flock
Nest boxes: It is not necessary to have a nest box for each hen in the flock, as hens typically lay at different times. Supply 1 nest box per 4 laying hens (consider an extra if allowing a hen to raise chicks from fertile eggs). Boxes should:
• Be dark and quiet
• Be secure on three sides and roofed
• Be lined with straw, wood shavings, etc.
• Provide easy access for daily egg collection
June 21, 2014
Agnes
Redwood Farm Supply
Gravenstein, CA 95472
No. Don’t you dare send someone to take my chickens. You told me not to give them to anyone. Well, I won’t. I don’t care if
I went into the next aisle, with the feeders and waterers and scoops and everything, so I could think. There was a beautiful metal can that said it was a waterer and had a lucky clover on it, and another one that was open on top that said it was a feeder. If I ever have extra money, I’m going to buy them for Henrietta. They would look just right in her henhouse.
As I walked down the aisle, I heard someone asking what to do for her sick chicken. My stomach flopped over funny and I stopped to listen, even though I didn’t want to even think about my chickens ever getting sick. I don’t know anything about sick chickens, so maybe I could learn what to do.
The person she was talking to sounded exactly like the right person to ask. She was friendly but practical, and she had lots of cheap things to suggest, like baths with Epsom salts and even feeding the chicken some olive oil. She suggested putting the chicken in a quiet dark place by itself for a few days, and said the lady could come back in any time if she needed more help.
They sounded like they were coming closer, and I looked up as they walked by the end of my aisle, still talking.
Great-Uncle Jim, I’m sorry to tell you this, but the really helpful lady was Ms. Griegson.
I hope you don’t wish she had your chickens instead of me.
Love,
Sophie
PS I don’t want you to take this the wrong way, but I’m glad you can’t write back and tell me it would be best if I gave them to her instead of keeping them.
PPS I really am trying to learn as fast as I can.
PPPS Dad didn’t get the job. He was pretty upset. I wish he knew enough about farms to work at the feedstore.
PPPPS Maybe I’ll get him some more books on farming when I go back to the library tomorrow.
swdasend with leson2 top drawer
dxdxdxddd
dear sophiie,
you’’’re doing great. the new chickenn is a barred rock. she jjust blends innn, like a chameleon. she doesn’t actually disappear,herfeatthrs change color. delicious eggs 7777a7nd lots of them. collect every day and refrigerate for att least 3 days before using, just to make sure no chicks develop- we don’t knowwwhere she’s been living.,.,., the black cochin likes tomatoes.,, good luck catching her;’;’;’ she’s very fast. good eggs too. sory about the hawk. i gave it to her. but i didn’;’’t mean ffor things to turn out like this. iii will write to some friends 777a7nd see if they can take the chickens for you/./.. regular chickens are much easier.
thank you,..,/.
agnes
BEGINNER’S CORRESPONDENCE COURSE IN PROPER CARE AND HOUSING FOR POULTRY: CHICKEN EDITION
Lesson 2: Sanitary, Secure Housing
Shelter: At night, chickens’ metabolism slows until they are virtually incapable of reacting to predators; they must have a secure place to roost where they will not be attacked. A henhouse:
• Is used for sleeping and laying eggs
• Must be predator-proof (no openings larger than ½ inch)
• Must have a secure latch
• Should be made from suitable materials (untreated wood, metal hardware cloth, etc.)
Roosts: Chicken roosts should be sturdy enough to support full-grown hens. Each roost should be:
• Approximately 3 inches in diameter
• Placed over straw, wood shavings, or newspapers (cleaned frequently)
• Sited away from food and water, and not over other roosts
• Long enough to accommodate the entire flock
Nest boxes: It is not necessary to have a nest box for each hen in the flock, as hens typically lay at different times. Supply 1 nest box per 4 laying hens (consider an extra if allowing a hen to raise chicks from fertile eggs). Boxes should:
• Be dark and quiet
• Be secure on three sides and roofed
• Be lined with straw, wood shavings, etc.
• Provide easy access for daily egg collection
June 21, 2014
Agnes
Redwood Farm Supply
Gravenstein, CA 95472
No. Don’t you dare send someone to take my chickens. You told me not to give them to anyone. Well, I won’t. I don’t care if
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