Monday, November 26, 2012

Constructions starts in a week!

Last week we got a call from the construction company. Our complete kitchen remodel was supposed to start in January or February.  They had a cancellation in their schedule, and it starts in a week.  So, for the entire month of December, we will have no kitchen. Great timing, eh? Work will supposedly be done on Jan 2nd. This date projects work being done the day prior to and following each holiday (i.e. Christmas and New Years Day).

Also, I won't be able to cook the wonderful roast I got for the holiday dinner.  Sounds like Chinese food is in order.

I will be posting before and after pics of each wall of the kitchen. 

Friday, November 2, 2012

Molting

Right now 2 of the hens are starting to molt. This is my first time experiencing a molt.  The Speckled Sussex started last week, and now my best layer, Blackie,  (a Black Star) has started (and is even w/the Speckled in terms of feathers lost). I swear, the Star's are the best breed of chicken. Early to lay, cold hearty, large and consistent eggs, and thusfar quick to molt. They look very scraggly and pathetic w/half their feathers gone. I've increased their protein a bit to help them get through the molt more quickly.