Day 3 of the Darwin's Great 100 Day Challenge has begun. We started the day out by backing out of the stall to Darwin's great consternation and then continuing to back throughout the barn and into the sunshine. Lateral flexes went well and each day of this refresher he continues to soften and advance. For those of you who don't know, I have a wonderful Rocky Mountain Gelding named Darwin, who is perfect for everyone else, but will buck occassionally with me in the saddle. Who else can relate to the tendency to chose other mounts and to a growing consternation when faced with riding that horse. I've worked myself into a state of nervousness with him and so this is why I've started the 100 day challenge with Darwin. He's great- I need work. So far I've been in the saddle once and it went perfectly fine. As I said- Darwin is great - I need work. Wish me luck!

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Little Bob and the young cochin pullets he hangs out with, enjoying basil water after a rousing game of catch the wild raspberry. So privelaged to watch these sweet animals grow.

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A nice juvenile trio for sale- SALE PENDING

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What a fabulous hatching season! Thank you to everyone who has supported Heritage Poultry breeds by buying their chicks from Riverside Farm. At present, we have one last clutch of Lavender Orpington chicks for sale. Chicks are currently still running with the Lavender Orpington hen who has adopted all of them. Chicks are $10 each. Qty available 12- SOLD

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Standard Blue Cochin Hen who naturally adopted two small Buff Orpington chicks that I placed under her after she hatched out her own small brood. The Buffs had pasty butt and I felt life with momma would cure that or at least give them the best quality of life possible for their time on earth. They all seem content at present. I call the hen Cuddles. We have Cochin chicks for sale at present.

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Riverside Farm is super excited to announce we have acquired a flock of Speckled Sussex chickens to add to our growing line up of heritage poultry. The Sussex chicken is a dual purpose breed of chicken that originated in England around the time of the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43. It is a popular garden chicken in many countries; friendly, curious and ideal for the new chicken keeper.

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Buff Orpington Straightrun chicks for sale. $12 each. These lovely heritage birds are gentle and beautiful with their golden plummage. The hens and Big Bob, the dad are pictured here for reference. Prolific layers of light brown egg. Love to free range.