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March 30, 2009 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

In just six short weeks our “last day of frost,” May 15 will arrive. I usually don’t attempt to put much in the ground before this date with the exception of cool crops; and even then you’re taking a chance and will be lucky if anything germinates. The best way to get a jump on the season is to start…
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March 27, 2009 By Candace Godwin 3 Comments

Our chickens are spoiled. Not that it comes as any surprise — we happily find another chair to sit in when occupied by one of the cats. But the “girls” really have it good. Everyday they get an extra special treat, prepared especially for them from Chicken Kitchen. What may seem like lowly fare to some is quite divine dining…
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March 24, 2009 By Candace Godwin 1 Comment

Welcome to the Coeur d’Alene Coop! I’ll be sharing my experiences at “urban” chicken farming and gardening on our expansive .16 acre lot in Midtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We’ve been “chicken farmers” for about 10 months now; getting our girls last May at one day old. We have six beautiful hens – Buttercup (Golden Sex-Link), Flame (Black Sex-Link), Harriett (Australorp),…
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