Preface: We got our first hens last year and quickly found out that at times, the hens will peck and eat the eggs they produce…. » read more
Homesteading
Severe Weather
We had some really severe weather here last night/early this morning. The power went out at about 3am for a minute or so. The winds picked up after it came back on, Will opened the front door to the top porch & immediately yelled for me to get the kids into one room. We had… » read more
Spring Chickens…Ducks, Geese & Rabbits
Hey y’all! I am happy to say that things are going well here. The weather has been beautiful & the new animals are doing well. Today we moved the rabbits & the bigger geese & ducks to their outdoor pen. They were a little reluctant to leave their hutches at first, now they are having… » read more
April Happenings
Happy April, y’all! We have been having some nice weather out our way, so we have been busy outside. The farm is looking really nice since we have been able to get out there & fix what needs fixing. We have also put up some new things, like a pen for the geese/ducks/rabbits. My garden… » read more
Time Flies
It’s hard to believe that March is almost over! We had some warm weather this week, but it has turned cold & rainy again, go figure! We had new babies come on Thursday: ducks, geese & rabbits. The geese were so adorable I called Detweiler’s & ordered more.
Right now we have the ducks &… » read more
Spring Chickens
Now that spring has rolled around & the weather has warmed up, we are starting to get more babies in. This week we got 25 Golden Comets. Luke was very excited when he saw the baby chicks in the brooder box in the back of the kitchen. Our boxer, Bruiser, is fascinated with them. He… » read more
Sad Endings, New Beginings
Yesterday was a sad day here at our farm. My Tennessee Walker, Fancy, died. She got sick over the winter & there was nothing more we could do for her but make her comfortable. I will always remember how she would whinny when I would go out to the pasture to see her & the… » read more
March is Here
Hello, everyone. I can’t believe March is here already! We have been having some nicer weather, but today it is rainy & cold. We have been busy getting the farm ready for spring. We have an order in for new golden comet chickens, Pekin ducks, toulouse geese, cornish hens & rabbits. We are building a… » read more
Yummy Food!
Hello guys & gals. Welcome to February! We had a passle of kids here last night & tonight, so in order to make enough food for everyone, we butchered our tom. After scalding, plucking & cleaning him out he weighed in at 35lbs. We cut him in half & cooked half yesterday. Today I used… » read more
Snow Days!
Happy New Year! Yes, I know I am a little late-ok way late. I have been very busy. We have had at least 10 snow days here since school let back in on January 3rd. Of course, I have heard all the things kids say when they are stuck at home: I’m bored, there’s nothing… » read more
Bruiser
We got a new addition today. Ever since we moved here 3 years ago, my husband has been wanting a black & white boxer. A couple down the road from us breeds them, along with bullies & bassets. He got his wish today. As an early Christmas present this year, I got him the one… » read more
Processing Shed
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned to Will that a processing shed would be nice. No more chicken guts in the kitchen sink namely He thought it was a good idea as well. We had planned to use the flooring from our old hog pen, located in front of our turkey coop. After… » read more
