Chicken Shenanigans: Natural Free Range Chickens and Backyard Mayhem

Have you ever noticed how many sayings come from bird life?

Don’t get your feathers ruffled

Don’t count your eggs before they hatch

Dirty bird

Silly bird

Can you read my chicken scratch?

All cooped up

I mean, clearly, chickens have had a chokehold on culture longer than we realize.

Anyway—today I learned something new: the angry version of the egg song? That full-throated chicken chorus? That’s not just a post-lay celebration—it’s a defense mechanism. It’s how the girls alert each other—and me—to danger.

Right before a Zoom call this morning, I heard…

Melissa Humphries

At Lunaria Estate, I am reviving the time-honored tradition of the Still Room—a sacred space where herbal wisdom meets modern well-being with luxury in mind. We believe true wellness is intentional, hands-on and deeply personal. There is no one -size-fits all to healing or wellbeing. It is a journey that needs constant revision and editing to be the healthiest version of oneself.

Lunaria Estate is a private residence that provides an in person platform for people who want to see what it takes for me to incorporate the following into my home: a Still Room/ blending room and a grow room for personal use. The herbs and flowers are grown at BB Lane Gardens, where tours can be arranged.

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