• Chickens

    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…

  • Prepare

    What’s Your Threat? Drought!

    The average person in the United States uses 80-100 gallons of water every day.* Living in the High Desert, drought is a constant consideration. We pipe in water from other areas that receive more rain fall and snow pack than we do and we cross our fingers every season for…

  • DIY - Homesteading

    Homestead Hacks

    Alright, serious question here…Who doesn’t need a few extra hours in their day? Right. We’re all trying to do so much all the time! I know I feel super busy and pressed for time more often than not, so when I come across something that either saves me time or…

  • Chickens - Eat

    How to Pressure Cook an Old Laying Hen

    One of the hardest parts about keeping laying hens is the act of culling them. Hands down. No matter how intentionally we began on this path of keeping chickens or how many times we think about or talk about the process, it just doesn’t get any easier. I know I…

  • DIY - Eat

    Got Wheat-Berries? Grind Your Own Flour!

    You know that saying about the best laid plans? Yeah…well, I think the Universe is trying to drill home some crazy message about how plans fall apart and new experiences arise and it’s OK to adapt and be flexible and try something new. The last year has been ripe with…