Stone's Throw Farm

This past Saturday, Elden helped me move the chickens out of one of the hoophouses where they had been wintering. As usual, they seemed pretty happy with their new space, although two of the Black Australorps did try to go back “home” to the hoophouse. Funny how they have no problem jumping over the fence on their way out, but can’t manage to get back in on their own, even for food.

Here is the newest member of our flock of semi-retired hens, “White Tail,” the little red hen, making it difficult to film her as she follows right along behind me. White Tail was donated by a couple of CSA members who thought she needed some company in her retirement years, as she was the last remaining member of their little backyard flock. Mary and John will start over with a new flock some day; meanwhile, I hope White Tail will be happy here with us.