• Chickens - Ducks - Goats - Grow - Harvest - Turkeys

    Balance

    I’ve been reflecting on titles and labels a bit recently. Maybe it’s the transition I’m making as I settle into my new job and introduce myself over and over and over again to people who seem genuinely curious about who I am. . . Or the fact that Kim and I…

  • Chickens

    Country Chickens

    Despite my romanticized visions of perpetually gorgeous views with all sorts of beautiful farm animals frolicking about it’s becoming abundantly clear that real life often looks a bit different. Case in point: Country chickens. They are a funky bunch. They are brave and stupid. (Stupidly brave?) They escape the coop…

  • Goats

    You’ve got to be kidding me!

    Oh boy! Do I have a story to tell you!!! It’s quite long, a full three chapters, so sit back, get comfy, and enjoy the ride 🙂 Spoiler Alert: It’s mostly about baby goats, but there are a couple of other pieces of today’s puzzle I’d like to share, too.…

  • Ducks - Goats

    New Life

    The ducklings had their first peek at sunshine today! Not only is Kitty giving them just a bit more breathing room, but she actually got off her clutch for a few minutes! Of course, I didn’t have my camera on me when that happened, but it was glorious none-the-less! The…

  • 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…