Category: Homesteading

Why I will never boil another egg

As light begins to come back to us through longer days, our gorgeous hens have upped their production of eggs. As of now, we have 8 full time laying hens: 4 olive eggers (green eggs), 1 mixed breed (tan egg), 2 blue orpingtons (light… Continue Reading “Why I will never boil another egg”

Weekend on the Farm

This weekend brought cold temperatures and sunshine for us on the farm. The winter has proven a formidable nemesis for chores, and we find it hard to motivate ourselves to bundle up and head out into the weather. Alas, we must, so we do… but… Continue Reading “Weekend on the Farm”

Homesteading Goals: 2015

After writing the summary post of our first year on the farm I am amazed at how much we accomplished… and also a little overwhelmed because I mean, how in the heck do we top that?! But with the New Year brings a refreshed… Continue Reading “Homesteading Goals: 2015”

Our First Year in Review – 2014

                    I can’t believe it’s been a WHOLE year on the farm! Actually, I can because let’s face it, it’s been a crazy amount of work, time and effort. But boy, what a way to… Continue Reading “Our First Year in Review – 2014”

Kittens & Chickens

Most of you who follow me on Facebook or Instagram know that I have two kittens living amongst my flock of chickens. It was a logical place for them to go as the tack shed is kind of far away and not yet equipped… Continue Reading “Kittens & Chickens”