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A backyard farm is a fairytale land for chickens...they live in their castle and rule the land!

Chicken Chat

There are many bird references and phrases we use in our everyday conversations, but I never knew just how many, until I had pet chickens…I have had countless “Ah Ha!” moments.

Here is a little…

Dust Baths

You may be concerned the first time you see a chicken take a dust bath…it can definitely look unusual. No, they are not having a seizure or tantrum. Dust baths are how chickens keep clean…What??? Sounds a little bit backwards, right?

The Egg Song

“Honey Chicken Laid An Egg!” That was our scream of delight at the beautiful pale green egg we found in the nest box that day.
It was so exciting when our chickens began to lay eggs…every egg is such a treasure! Did you know that each chicken has their own song they sing after laying an egg?

The 21 Day Miracle

Ever since we brought home our four adorable chicks from the feed store a little over a year ago, I have dreamed about hatching our own chicks. I know we don’t have a rooster, so that didn’t seem too likely, but then, after reading and researching on the internet, my eyes were opened to a new possibility.

Welcome

Welcome to Blackbirds & Company! Thank you for visiting…please excuse our mess as we get settled into our brand new blog/shop home. The site will be changing and updating each day until it resembles something that represents our company.

Thank you for your patience!

Denise Downs

Welcome to Fairytale Farm...Where every day is a story, with lessons learned, and a happy ending! I am happy to share my chicken knowledge with you as I live and learn through my experiences. I will also share the other happenings and amusements that occupy my time...designing, building, sewing, crafting, baking, and some occasional mom venting/advice. So grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and take a break to read, comment, and shop!

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