March- Wyld Things

A story of three Golden Laced Polish Chickens

With excitement of Spring arriving, I thought I would share some of my daily Rooted life with you.

Early last year, I decided to welcome chickens to my home as part of my wish to be self-sufficient. I am privileged to have a very special friend who was hatching some eggs from her flock. I received two Golden Laced Polish Hens, whom I named Sedna and Skoal, and one Golden Laced Polish Rooster named Salacia.

My original wish was to have three hens, but being too little to tell I was gifted with two hens and a rooster. To complete my brood, I added a third hen named Sage who is a mix of Golden Laced Polish and Americana.

Salacia (front) & Sedna (back)

With a love of astrology and the energetic meanings behind it, Sedna and Salacia were named after dwarf planets-considered trans-Neptunian planets.

Skoal, used when toasting to someones health, was the namesake of my Late friend Bob Lester. This was an affectionate saying he used often toward me.

Sage (a beautiful energy in the Rooted garden) holds great wisdom, and a sense of renewal, with this my last hen was named.

Sage & Salacia Skoal

To make them feel at home, I had a Chicken tractor built for them. This is a large secure open area with a coop on wheels. With the tractor being moveable, they are able to explore and stay on fresh ground. For the winter, blankets and a tarp over the tractor keep them cozy.

During the cold days of January, I was gifted with the arrival of their eggs. Sedna and Skoal lay white eggs with a soft pink hue, and Sage lays a pretty pale turquoise egg. On an average day, I collect 2 eggs. 

I was surprised to learn that roosters crow many times a day and for many reasons. I especially enjoy it when Salacia welcomes visitors as he senses someone new and lets me know.

I look forward to sharing more about my Chics and the impact they have on Rooted in more posts to come.