People always laugh when I say my chickens love it when I change their coop "decor", but it's true! They do! Every time I start doing any coop work, they stand around the interior door, watching and talking amongst themselves as I carry on. It's like listening to a foreign running commentary. Once I leave, … Continue reading New coop decor
Author: strivingacres
Flash flood!
It's 4 a.m. as I'm writing this on Monday night/Tuesday morning. I saw the weather report this afternoon about 2 p.m. and that word was in it: derecho. Background: The last time one hit was 2012. The high winds in it picked me up and slammed me down on the concrete. I broke my elbow, … Continue reading Flash flood!
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Prepping for next year
My little garden just looks sad this year. I try every year. Lord knows I try. I just do not have a green thumb. Now give me an animal, and I can get it through most anything and keep it healthy and happy. I had a spot bulldozed a couple of years ago for a … Continue reading Prepping for next year
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Pond scoop – what a deal!
I ran across a pond scoop on a Facebook group last weekend, and we picked it up Saturday afternoon. It was half the cost of a new one and had only been used three times. The owner bought a new tractor, and the old implements didn't fit the new one. He was a great guy … Continue reading Pond scoop – what a deal!
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And then there was this…
I went out to gather eggs, and THIS was over the coop door and window area! This thing was as big as my palm! Size reference below: it's on a 1x4 board! (shudder...) I'd really prefer the snake returning....
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Christmas in July Week 1
Progress!!! I came up with fantastic gift ideas for several main people on my list. I figured out a schedule for ordering these gifts, and last night I placed a couple of the orders! A little gift buying at a time will make this the best, most stress-free Christmas yet!
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Helping out Mama
I woke up to a sore ankle. I have no idea what I did. It just really hurts and is super tender to the touch. Jake said he'd help me this morning. He fought the lid off the feed can and tossed in treats for the chickens and turkeys. If I wasn't worried that snake … Continue reading Helping out Mama
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The HAWKS are back!
I noticed them circling overhead a couple of days ago. I stood outside until they passed on to the next farm. So far, I've not lost any of my chickens to them. I pulled up in the driveway bottom last night though, and one was sitting in the grass near the water meter. I think … Continue reading The HAWKS are back!
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For me?
I'm sad. I rode to town but didn't get a cheeseburger. I know the drill. If we pass the smell good place but don't stop, I don't get a cheeseburger. Wait! Are we home??? I love home!!! See the wind in my ears? I could be a model. Is that a cat??? You should totally … Continue reading For me?
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Adding a door
On Saturday, we spent the afternoon working in the chicken coop. I cleaned it out, added the big set of nest boxes, and used the old bedding to plant grass in the old run. Ted worked on building a sliding door to go out to the new run. It's on a pulley system and can … Continue reading Adding a door
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