"What you sow is what you grow, a person harvests only what he plants." I probably have already mentioned, but I love the concept of sowing and reaping. Even from a young age, I just got it. The concept always been a comfort to me honestly, like the deep truth that everything living one day … Continue reading Basket of Joy
Celebrating New Life!
Happy Easter! We always consider new life something to be celebrated. And, given this poultry Momma's huge (and impulsive) heart, we say "Welcome to the Flock" to new life on a regular basis around here. Easter is extra fun when chicks, ducklings, and homegrown flower bouquets are on the scene, but that never was and … Continue reading Celebrating New Life!
Thankful to be terrible.
"The elimination diet: remove anger, regret, worry, resentment, guilt, and blame. Then watch your health and life improve." - Charles Glassman. It has recently come to my awareness, through the past year's worth of interactions with one person in particular, that I am terrible at holding a grudge. I just can't bring myself to care … Continue reading Thankful to be terrible.
Chicken Momma Intuition?
Several weeks ago we brought home our last haul of chicks for the year. In the several days before the purchase I went over and over the list, wanting to keep the numbers (relatively) down, but also include every breed that I wanted to add. In meticulously building this list, I repeatedly kept coming back … Continue reading Chicken Momma Intuition?
Surprise Stash
We occasionally find little surprise stashes of eggs- once was to the tune of 27 total! Based on the lovely shade of tan of this jackpot, I suspect one hen in particular has found a special hiding spot for her eggs- in the horse barn! The girls have several hiding spots in the larger side … Continue reading Surprise Stash
The best way to be jaw dropped.
Long and personal, and some ranting ahead...not farm related. The transition from Miss to Mrs. has been, well, a transition. Marriage is ranked in the top 10 life stressors, and despite what a beautiful gift it is to create a new life with someone, I would agree that it belongs in that list of other … Continue reading The best way to be jaw dropped.
Simplicity.
When we crave simplicity, we are not after an easier life. We are after life. - Dave Bruno. We have a humble little home. Yes, 7 bustling acres, but a humble little home. And we love it like that. Our house is quiet. It took some adjusting at first...but when the days are long and … Continue reading Simplicity.
Queen Anne
Every chicken matters to us. We are backyard hobby farmers, our hens have names, we take time to learn their personalities, and we truly enjoy each of them. Queen Anne was quite a prominent member of the flock. She was physically one of the larger birds, therefore a bit hard to ignore, but also consistently … Continue reading Queen Anne
Less is More.
I'm a list maker. I have an annual list of Homestead goals/to-do's, a seasonal list, typically a monthly list, and always a weekly list and daily list. Ok that sounds borderline spastic as I see it written out. But, I bet it's similar for your household- there are a fair amount of moving parts when … Continue reading Less is More.
My impulse buys have heartbeats.
The first grey puffball (silkie) I brought home didn't make it. (See first ever post on this blog- "New Littles") This time around, I went for two! They are thus far my absolute favorite chick- the fluffiness and puffiness is super amplified on these littles. I love the grey as a chick, but I imagine … Continue reading My impulse buys have heartbeats.
Welcome, Ducks!
Newest Homestead addition- ducklings! We have been enjoying noticing the differences between ducks and chickens, just in these first few weeks already. Coming up on a year ago, Farmer Jim and I did food sensitivity testing. My several years worth of "mystery illness" may one day get it's own post, but for now, lets just … Continue reading Welcome, Ducks!
First Egg Sale
I had my first ever egg sale today! It was a little odd, because I typically just give them away to friends and family, but it was a great stretch of my social skills and it was fun to talk chickens with people for while. The egg buyers came out not only to buy eggs … Continue reading First Egg Sale
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