The Parkview Patch

05/05/2025

Always duck magic here. It is amazing!

05/04/2025

Eggs are in the cooler. A few dozen chicken available.

We lost another lady last week so the chicken eggs are fewer.
We chose not to put the sign out this season since we are letting our chickens naturally thin down. Their job here is complete.

If you know we have eggs come get them!

IYKYK

05/03/2025

A ducky kind of day

04/12/2025

Duck and goose eggs to the cooler Saturday 4/12/25. Weather willing!

03/11/2025

An essential to creating a balance in the garden.

Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops.

02/19/2025

Not yet for our ladies. Even though our Sapphire Gems are winter hardy, they are not enjoying it.

Winter Egg-spectations: Why Are Your Hens Laying Fewer Eggs? 🥚❄️

Factors that Affect Egg Production:
🔆 Lighting – Once the day length starts to drop below 12-14 hours per day, chickens will often have a natural drop in egg production.
🌡️ Temperature – In cold weather, hens use nutrients to stay warm, reducing resources for egg-laying.
🐔 Age – By their third winter, hens may show a significant decline in egg production.

Tips to Keep Your Flock Happy & Productive:
💡 Add lighting –Use timers or manually control lights to provide 14-18 hours of light per day. (Or let them rest naturally!)
🏠 Winterize the coop – Properly winterize your coop and ensure proper nutrition!
🐥 Add young birds – Consider adding new, young birds to your flock, and research breeds best for egg-laying!

Learn more with these resources:
📖 https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/blogs/chickens/egg-production-expectations-during-the-off-season?_pos=1&_sid=ba9acb405&_ss=r
📖 https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/blogs/chickens/do-i-need-to-heat-my-coop-in-the-winter?_pos=4&_sid=b91cd419b&_ss=r
💻 https://www.kalmbachfeeds.com/pages/winterizing-your-coop-webinar?_pos=11&_sid=b91cd419b&_ss=r

01/25/2025

Abalone was in need of a spa day!

01/18/2025

He is such a good guy!
Ramping up the straw game and de-pooping the Coops.

01/12/2025

Welcome new to us ladies. Helping a neighbor out by taking them in. They are definitely holding their own. Mango, Kiwi, Peach, Plum, and Bean!

01/12/2025

Everyone enjoying a break from the snow and cold temps.
Sun, glorious sun!

Another new lady moved in, goose Harley-Colette! We hatched her a few years ago and she has found her way back to The Patch.