It's been a while since our last post! Since then, Nick has been spending most of his time keeping our adult laying hens happy in the cold and snow, and raising 200 baby chickens, who will grow up to become our second generation of layers. The job certainly got harder once the big snow fell and sub-zero weather kicked in, but Nick loves the weather and has nicknamed the 1/4 mile walk out to the hen house (plus sled, often filled with 100 lbs. of feed!) his "workout regime". The chickens seem to be holding out well, too - they are active, their plumage looks good, and their egg production has held fast at about 5 dozen eggs a day. I'll post some pictures this weekend!
If you'd like to see some of these eggs for yourself, then please come say hi at the Glenwood Sunday Market this weekend, 9 am-2 pm, at 6900 N. Glenwood (at the corner of Morse and Glenwood) in Rogers Park. There is sure to be some awesome cheese, meat, baked goods, sprouts, and maybe produce (King's Hill farm, I'm looking at you). In addition, there may be a fun wine tasting fundraiser going on after market, so come on down!
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