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In the Quiet that is January, I've been allowing myself the space to rest... to do nothing...or very little... while dreaming big and allowing my desires to float up to the top and dance in front of my imagination. In the Quiet that is January, I've been brainstorming ways to make this part-time homesteading gig a full time one... how…
January 12, 2016
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

Believing that we could produce more, consume less and have a positive impact on our environment, all while living on 1/8 acre in the middle of the city, this quote became the mantra of our small family as we began our journey into a homesteading way of life. We spent 7 years building raised beds, chickens coops, and top bars bee…
March 1, 2015
2015 Flock Additions – Marans

2015 Flock Additions – Marans

For a short while this winter I thought that, for the first time in years, we wouldn't add any new chicks to the flock this year. With all of the transitions and upheaval, I guess I was thinking that adding some Newbies to the mix might not be the best idea this spring. Luckily, I was wrong :-) Really, is…
February 15, 2015
The Great Chicken Mansion Move

The Great Chicken Mansion Move

Well, it only took us two months to get a bit clearer on our path from the city and into a whole new way of living, but clearer it is...which means projects we've been putting off have to be taken care, no matter what the weather, time or energy allows for. While the Urban Farm hasn't sold, we have found…
November 19, 2014
Easter Egger Feather Variations

Easter Egger Feather Variations

I'm hoping you all can help me with a bit of a mystery as the feather variations/coloring of three of the five have been a complete surprise!  We purchased five Easter Eggers/Ameraucanas that looked normal in their couple-of-days-old-selves and have wound up with two being the typical rusty/auburn colors, two being black and white, and one having these dusty.almost lavender feathers…
May 30, 2014
The 2014 Pullets Are In The Coop!

The 2014 Pullets Are In The Coop!

Remember those cute, fluffy chicks that, just a few months ago were peeping up a storm in their brooder in our garage? They're all grown up now! Well...almost! Technically, they're still pullets, which means they're like teenagers...eating everything in sight but not contributing anything (like eggs) yet! ;-) This weekend we finally got them out of their outdoor brooder and…
May 28, 2014