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Our Rhode Island Red hen reminded us of the joy our flock of diverse breeds gives us. Years ago, we’d order a…
Years ago, we were newcomers to backyard chickens with a problem. Chick catalogs came in the winter. They were fun to read…
A ruckus from the chicken run startled us. As our hens and rooster rushed around in a wild frenzy they voiced a…
Sometimes our bicycles bring us past magical places. That happened one evening as we peddled through urban Cedar Rapids. A sideways glance…
As we watched from just beyond a low poultry fence three adolescent Rudd Rangers raced from their coop to chase a grasshopper.…
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