Articles by Malibu99

Ella, a retired laying hen, has decided to become a midwife. Every day, when her best friend Miracle is ready to lay, Ella will lead Mir into the nesting box. I don't know how or why, but she just does. It's a really close relationship between the two of them. Ella will wait for Mir and...

Buying chickens is always exciting; but we all want healthy ones. I have included a list of things to look for in chickens before you buy them :) First, decide wether you want pet or show quality. If you choose show quality, find out what the standard of perfection is for the breed. Then go...

Miracle is probably my sweetest chicken. She's hilarious, adorable, and fluffy. I thought I'd share some of the smiles she gives me, or at least try to. In May, we had a chicken who was rejected by the flock (Pecked until blood was drawn, etc.) and had to separate her. Knowing that chickens...