Sammy's Back * **Day Old Chicks

Sammys back in town!!
We are so, so, so happy to have her back.
A Summer Voyage and Road Trip pulled her from the farm but she hung up her territory maps for another season full of feathered friends.
Guess what that means?

It means she conned me into ordering fuzzy little chicks - who could resist?
Clearly, not I.
So, we have chicks. Fuzzy little darlings.
Black Australorps
Silver Laced Wyandottes
Rhode Island Reds
and New Hampshire Reds

Come on out and take some home.
Vaccinated for Marek's, fed organic starter mash and supplemented with Healthy Hen Wellness Tonic.

Welcome Back Sammy!

Thousand Year Old Eggs

As promised here are the additional photos of the thousand year old eggs that we had the pleasure of taste testing.

Shown above is the finished egg product with the shell fully intact.


Over to the far right - I'm not even joking - this is what the inside of the thousand year old eggs looks like with a bit of the egg shell removed.









And, finally the thousand year old egg neatly sliced in half. I took a bite. It was odd and then I HAD to hardboil one of its counterparts for comparison.

Adding Chickens to an Existing Flock

Yes, chickens can be added to your existing flock. Horray!!
It just takes time and patience on the chickens part and you'll need to be involved just a bit.

The concept of 'together but separate' is essential. Give your flock time, together but separate, to get to know one another and to establish that pecking order. No one wants to give up their cherished special seat on the school bus and a hen... who is otherwise comfortable in her surroundings doesn't take too kindly to having to share her roost space - at first. Ah, these things take time.

We've got a few products that have proved effective in the transition. The pyramid pens are fully collapsible (and wonderful to use in the garden as well) and then there's Hen House Harmony to put everyone on a level playing field with no bumps in the road to making friends.

The transition shouldn't take too long and before you know it everyone will be getting along just fine. They may not chum around like old buddies but they will have established who's who - and who's not.

Also keep in mind that mixing chicken breeds is a great idea. It adds color and variety to your landscape and offers you a great selection of egg color choices. So, go ahead and have some fun.

Cluck 'n Go Chicken Offer

A SPECIAL OFFER FOR CHICKEN LOVERS!

Get some chickens, have some fun and save some $$.
Simple as that.
We call it 'Cluck 'n Go!'

Ranch Hag Hens is offering you a great opportunity on your next purchase of chickens. Just come on over and swoop up the great discount.

You: purchase two chickens (more if you'd like), Colloidal Silver (snippet on CS below) and Hen House Harmony.

Us: send you home with the third chicken of your choice - absolutely free. Do you love this?

Business hours:
Fridays: 4pm to 7pm.
Saturdays: 10 am to 4pm.
Sundays: Noon to 4pm.

What is Colloidal Silver:
Colloidal Silver is non-toxic, non-addictive and free of side effects; Colloidal Silver is thought to kill an average of 650 different organisms - compared to the six of a standard antibiotic! It is safe for adults, children, animals and pregnant and nursing women. It can be applied topically and internally and has no reaction with other medications. Works wonders with chicken mishaps!

Offer Expires August 24, 2009.
Promotion on Chickens from June 3rd Hatch.
Cash or Checks (on this offer), Please.

My Newest Chicken Addiction: Mottled Bantam Cochins

I swore off Bantams a bit ago...No more minis.
The little buggers are darn difficult to accurately sex as fuzzy little hatchlings... and their eggs - well, it take two of them (eggs) to equal the size of a standard breed. They just didn't seem feasible for what's on our mind (which, is a whole 'nother bag of craziness)....until just the other day or so. It came to me in quite a clear momment and - and now, I'm going for it.

Yep, I decided that I am going to share my absolute addiction of mottled bantam cochins with all of you ....to bad you've got to wait till the Spring though, eh? Ah, the agony? The best things are worth the wait, right? It does no good to stick your finger in the middle of the apple pie while it's still in the oven, right? Right, right, right?

For those of you who have been out and seen the playful little buggers skampering about the patio, dashing inbetween dalias and tomotoes and zipping here and there catching flys......they are just too precious...and if you've seen them .....you know what I'm talking about.
If you haven't had the chance to gander at the everso curious little feather footed babes - here's a photo (okay, two) for you- with one eyed Sally in the background. She's such a trooper: damn chicken hawks!

As always, I want to send out a genuine 'thank you' to all that support Ranch Hag Hens. It's an addiction and I love it.

PS: are you using Diatomaceous Earth in your gals nesting boxes, dust baths and in your yard? Please don't use harsh chemicals - go o'natural.
We have 1lb bags that are suitable for urban backyard flocks.

Not Your Ordinary Trip for Chickens

Plan a trip to the Sebastopol Gravenstein Apple Blossom Fair this weekend, August 15th and August 16th then after you've had fun at the festival located at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol -- mosey on over to Ranch Hag Hens in Petaluma to pick up your chickens for your urban backyard.

The Petaluma Farmers Market is held at Walnut Park on Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm. Check it out and pick up some tasty local treats. There's usually some live music jammin in the center of the park too.

Want something just a little bit fresher - like right out of the ground?
Andersen's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
4588 Bodega Highway, Petaluma.
Andersen's is located a quick five minutes North of Ranch Hag Hens.

Ranch Hag Hens retail hours for chickens and supplies Saturday, August 15: 10am to 4pm. Sunday, August 16: Noon to 4pm.

This is Sonny. He's my favorite. He's on a diet.

Quick Egg Satisfaction

Okay, I've finally done it. "It" being that I have compiled a list of our more mature gals that are nearing laying (or laying) - many of you have asked for it and I'm happy to report the list below, finally.

The girls listed below are between four and six months of age - unless noted as layers.


Two Iowa Blue; layers.
Two Ameuracanas; four months.
Three Gold Laced Wyandottes; five 1/2 months.
Three Red Sex Links; four months.
Two Cuckoo Marans; five 1/2 months.
Two Red Sex Links; layers.
One Buff Orpington; five months.
One Barred Cochin; five months.
Two Black Cochins; five months.

Many of you drive a bit of a distance to visit us so please send an e-mail inquiry b4 you make the trip for these girls.

August 7-9 Specials ** Extended ***

We are so happy at the response of our 'packages' that we are extending the specials through Sunday, August 16th.

FUN PRODUCTS FOR YOUR CHICKENS
AND PROMOTIONS THAT SEND YOU HOME SKIPPING.


PLUS, FREE VITAMIN & MINERAL SUPPLEMENT W/PACKAGE PURCHASE

Healthy Hen Package. $33. (photo above)
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
Healthy Hen Wellness Tonic
Colloidal Silver Super Healer and
5 lbs Scratch

Nesting Box Package. $33 (photo below)
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
Nesting Box Luxuries
Studio Nesting Box
Urban Straw Bale

Just the Insides Please. $15 (no photos, batteries died)
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
Nesting Box Luxuries
Urban Straw Bale

Fun Photos of the Farm

Sissy the Master Hunter and "The Patch" of Squash

Thank U Chicken Lovers

Opening day came and went and, - yes we were running around like wet hens! It was super fun! Thank you Bay Area for stopping in, selecting your chickens and products and rushing home to beat the heat and give your girls a lovely new home - - whew, long sentence.

I'm headed back out to collect my breakfast. Perhaps a turkey egg for this mornings feast? Maybe duck eggs- Dennis and Jake prefer chicken eggs. Maybe I'll make a turduken omelet? Yes, I believe that's what's on the menu for b-fast!!