Clio
Clio is a bantam calico Cochin. For what she lacks in size, she makes up for with attitude. She rules the roost, makes the rules, and talks the loudest. She lays small white eggs, which are actually bigger than you'd expect!
Our community coop
Hens at Ravencroft
where being unique is all part of the fun
In our small city, urban residential lots are permitted to have 4 hens over the age of 8 weeks. In 2025, we brought home a dozen day-old pullet chicks of various very cool breeds, just to encourage some variety in our neighborhood. These young hens are headed to nearby residences, but close enough so that I can continue to enjoy their antics. We have 8 hens in our community coop, which belong to multiple households.
Keeping backyard chickens in a great way to reduce food waste, as chickens will happily consume almost anything that you throw at them. And the bits that they shouldn't have, can often be composted.
Farm fresh eggs are a huge bonus, as they keep for several months when refrigerated (clean but unwashed) - a huge advantage over store bought eggs which may already be a month old prior to arriving at the grocer.
ravencroft rabbitry & urban homestead
This is why we can't have nice things. Thanks, Clio.
Our community coop
Mother Cluckers
These are the hens that are a part of our homestead.
Pickles
Pickles is a Lavender Marans, who also happens to carry the "shredder" gene, which is the reason she usually looks like she's about to molt. She has a sad voice, and lays large medium-brown eggs.
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly is a Easter Egger. She should lay medium-sized blue or blue-green eggs.
Update: Grace Kelly lays pale blue eggs!
Mika
Mika is a standard Blue Cochin, hence the fuzzy legs. She should lay medium light brown eggs.
Update: Mika lays light brown eggs!
