Salty Hen Farm

Salty Hen Farm Farm Blog, Poultry Breeder, and Animal Husbandry on the Coast of Maine 🌊🐣🌲

“May we please have those eggs” 🥺🙏
10/06/2026

“May we please have those eggs” 🥺🙏

SOLD- I have a Maran’s Mix Pullet (11 weeks old) and a Barred Easter Egger Hen (1.5 years old) looking for a new coop. M...
09/25/2026

SOLD- I have a Maran’s Mix Pullet (11 weeks old) and a Barred Easter Egger Hen (1.5 years old) looking for a new coop. Must go together for 20.
Blue Hill, Maine.

They grow up so fast 🥹 May 7th to September 14th.
09/22/2026

They grow up so fast 🥹
May 7th to September 14th.

Raised this little lady from a chick this summer. Her name is Penelope and she is soooo cute. Just look at those fluffy ...
09/11/2026

Raised this little lady from a chick this summer. Her name is Penelope and she is soooo cute. Just look at those fluffy cheeks! She will lay blue eggs. 🪺

I’d paint a room this color 😍That’s a spot on light sage.
08/13/2026

I’d paint a room this color 😍
That’s a spot on light sage.

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07/31/2026

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Ever since the incident with our ducklings we put up a game camera. I believe this is our perpetrator! 🦊 We have evidenc...
07/12/2026

Ever since the incident with our ducklings we put up a game camera. I believe this is our perpetrator! 🦊 We have evidence of it coming back more than once and we’ve been trying to trap it for a week. I’m very worried about my birds. I’m trying my best to keep them safe and stopped free ranging during the day. I hope it becomes discouraged and decides to move on soon! Pray for my babies . 🐓🐓🐓🙏🥺

I’ve debated myself on sharing this… but my goal for this page has always been transparency on my real experiences with ...
07/08/2026

I’ve debated myself on sharing this…
but my goal for this page has always been transparency on my real experiences with farming. My hard lessons learned could be your lessons learned prior to tragedy.

2 days ago our deeply beloved ducklings were attacked by a fox and one was dragged away. We moved them into a new enclosure for only 3 days. The enclosure wasn’t up to my highest standards for predator proofing, but I thought it was secure enough for a short time. We had plans to reinforce it further after the weekend. The 3 short days they were in there was all it took. A fox dug up underneath the fencing and took one of our ducks in the dark of night.

Who would’ve thought a couple ducks could win your heart over so strongly in such a short period of time. The bond we had with them was stronger than any bond I’ve encountered with my chickens. They were different, they were smart in their own way, and they followed us around everywhere like we were their parents.

The grief has been terrible.
We had to bring our other duckling back to the home where it came from so it could live with its siblings. A duck can have depression and starve itself from loneliness. The bond those 2 shared was unbreakable. It’s a relief to know it’s no longer alone and has a life to share with others the same age.

For now we will take a break from ducks while our hearts recover... Maybe another year we will try again. The lesson I’ve learned is to build a shelter that’s up to the HIGHEST predator proofing standards BEFORE you get an animal. I can’t stress that enough.

Anyway, farewell and rest in peace to our babies. Forever grateful for the joy you brought us for such a short time. I’m sorry we failed you. This is so hard. 😔💔

07/02/2026

Fellow Farmers! My thoughts are with you on these 90+ degree days 🥵. I know I’m not the only one who worries for my outdoor animals. Remember to give lots of fresh water, shade, and electrolytes if possible!

We have 4 different bird pens going at the moment which has significantly increased morning chore time. That’s not a bad...
06/24/2026

We have 4 different bird pens going at the moment which has significantly increased morning chore time. That’s not a bad thing though. It’s usually my favorite part of the day during the summer months. I relish in the warm temperatures as soon as I step outside with a cup of coffee in my hand. I enjoy the early morning sun and the sounds of both my birds and the song birds in the trees. It might take 45 mins to an hour, but It’s a form of meditation I need to start my day.

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