4-H Chickens

This year we're raising Black Sex-Link hens for eggs. The selection of Black Sex-Link was based solely on the fact that the local 4-H group is using them for the hen project. We started with 25 and are presently holding at 14. We're not terribly disappointed considering that on Day 1, my 2 year old son, as he was helping unload the new chicks from the truck, delivered a chick to the mouth of our blue heeler. Needless to say, that gift was received with great enthusiasm.

The feeder you see was inspired by Herrick Kimball's post. Although it differs significantly from the original, it has served us very well thus far. We wanted a cover to protect the feed from rain. As you can see, the top is removable for filling and cleaning.