AKG062 - Chickens

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Princess Layer

Chickens make a real difference in a garden, eating pests and weeds, providing fertilizer and laying eggs. They can also be destructive, eating things you didn’t want eating and scratching around.

Ours live in a fancy eglu chicken house, made by Omlet and available here in the UK and in the US.

Pictures of my chickens in 2006 and 2007 are available on Flickr.

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Posted 14 April 2008, 18:22.  

2 Comments for AKG062 - Chickens

  1. I just listened to the chicken episode and LOVED it – and I had no idea chickens can be vaccinated for salmonella! Ours were for Marek’s disease and coccidiosis, but now I’m going to be calling the hatchery we order from to inquire about availability of this vaccine.

    I also enjoyed your comment on how chickens make great greenhouse heaters – I hadn’t thought of that, and what a great idea.

    My chickens are terribly spoiled too, though we usually throw sweet corn out back while still on the cob for them – I’ve never tried it from the can, but when it’s out of season, I think I will. Our girls have an especial fondness for baby spinach, as does Attila the duck.

    Fantastic job as always – keep it up!

    Erin · Apr 16, 03:22 AM

  2. Hi Erin,

    Glad you liked the show. Our chooks love corn on the cob, too – but for most of the year it’s in short supply around here!

    Emma · Apr 16, 09:10 PM

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