If your pets are as loved as ours, it means that the holidays include gifts and treats for them as well as for the kids! Our two spaniels are “foodies” in the world of dogs, and enjoy a quality treat, […]
I remember when my husband and I were first talking about having children. We spent a lot of time discussing the values of parenting we wanted to ensure we had. We wanted kids that could …
We are getting old around here. Older, a bit lazy some days, and definitely more interested in eating the treats over the good stuff. And by "we" I mean me, and the dogs. But the fire is …
Back in September our girls earned themselves a few baby chicks after our Island Fall Fair. We brought the babies home, and were lucky enough to get a broody mama hen to bond with them …
The last few weeks I have been a little awkward and uncomfortable, mostly because I have been a bit sad. And a bit scared. This has caused me to retreat and remove myself from something …
It is the whole what came first, the chicken or egg question again, but as I spend another day on our farm I start to wonder, were we ALWAYS this weird? Or did we get weird …
There are a few rules for having a hobby farm that I have heard. The first is to always care for your animals. Ensure they have food and water, and a safe place to live. …
Now, I know that sometimes I can get a little carried away and go too far, but like most people, when I am passionate about something the passion TAKES OVER. It consumes me. I'm not sure …
This is Holly. A cute little chicken really. We got Holly when she was just a few weeks old. She was white and cute and fluffy. But after a time we noticed that her waddles grew …
We had another sick chicken. Sometimes it happens. They get injured, old, or catch something from the wild birds around. And, unlike dogs, or cats, or larger animals, there is often nothing you can do …
Chickens are notorious for decimating plants, so keeping anything growing around your coop can be a futile struggle. But, chicken coops aren't the prettiest things in the world, and for those of you who pin …
Death For most of my life death has been a traumatic event. It has been me clinging to the past. Angry at life's progression. I have been stubborn. Aggressive. Unable to accept it gently. Unable …
How do chickens lay eggs? I have to admit, it took me a while before I truly understood HOW on earth eggs are made. The science of "chickens" is a complicated one, and all the …
We know that not all humans are made the same, but the same goes for chickens. Each one is unique and special, not only in size and shape and feathers, but also in personality. Meet Pepper. Now, …
Baby ANYTHING is awesome, but hatching a baby chick in your hand is something pretty extraordinary. This is our second year in a row where we have had hens go broody, and our farm has been …
