Take advantage of your local farmers’ markets and farm stands in the fall and stock up on these locally grown…
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Homesteading
Adding to Our Flock of Backyard Chickens
Our first flock of chickens turns three this year. They have provided us with delicious eggs, manure for the garden,…
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Old Dogs: Grieving the Loss of Miss Millie
I am sad to break the news that we lost Millie on Tuesday, May 13th. Overall, she was feeling pretty…
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Old Dogs: Millie is Feelin’ Good
The latest illness Millie suffered several weeks ago turned out to be a UTI and she once again responded to…
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4 Tips to Keep Mice Out of Your Kitchen
It is common for mice to seek out a warm place for winter. Often times, they find their way into…
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Earning Elizabeth’s Trust
Elizabeth is an Easter Egger chicken or “EE” as they are affectionately called. Easter Eggers are a mixed breed and…
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Putting the Girls to Work
I dug the rest of the potatoes last week, then placed the chicken tractor over the bed so the girls…
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Chicks Move to the Coop
The chicks enjoyed some sunny days in their new pen last week while we worked on the final details on…
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The Chick’s First Day Out
The chicks are 3 weeks old and their first feathers have grown in on their wings and tail. Fuzz is…
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