Smidge was grinning... ...until I started taking pictures. That's when DG came over to ham it up for the camera. She needed just the right position. Cooper was NOT amused. "Almost there..." "CHEESE!"
Farm life
Egg watch 2015
This is my first egg watch this year. Hopefully there will be more success than last year! I snapped these pics when Mama got up to get a drink and a bite to eat. There are 12 eggs in her nest! Let the countdown begin...
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Boo!
This morning at the chicken coop... "What is this??? Something's under here!!! I have to have it!!!" Dig...scratch....barkbarkbark "I give up!" "BOO TO YOU!!! I WIN!!!"
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Tax time
Our tax appointment is tomorrow. We itemize so I keep a lot of receipts all year long and put them into a spreadsheet for ease of keeping track of expenses and sales. After trying lots of systems, I realized I'm a simple girl at heart. I honestly hate dealing with money and would barter any … Continue reading Tax time
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It’s a hit!
The Captain Underpants series is a big hit with Jake. He stayed up late last night to read the first book, and now he's on the couch reading it again (to me). He thinks this book is "hilarious!!!"
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Hot date
I don't think it ever crossed our minds as high school sweethearts that a "hot date" in 25 years would mean going to Tractor Supply without the kids. Yes....we are those people. Erin and Shaun, you're not alone in this! LOL
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Egg setting time?
I've noticed more and more that certain hens want to stay in the nest boxes. I think they're planning to go broody soon which means chicks (AND SPRING!!!) won't be far behind!
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Kickin’ it into high gear
My hens are ridiculously backwards with their egg laying. Most hens lay tons when it's warm (late spring through early fall). My girls lay eggs when it's super cold. It's like they think a snowpocalypse is going to force them to the brink of extinction, and they lay tons of eggs to propogate their species. … Continue reading Kickin’ it into high gear
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“Gimme attention!”
I was reading on my phone. Daisy decided I didn't need to do that anymore. She climbed up and settled on my chest and stomach.
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Learning to play nice
The flock and Meaner, the big tomcat, have a mutual respect for each other. The two kittens Ted rescued at work and brought home are learning exactly what that means. I figure when they get chased across the yard just a few more times, they'll understand those hens mean business! LOL
Striving Acres 