She figured out she's tall enough to eat directly out of the tall feed can when it's full. LOL
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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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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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They figured it out!!!
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Automatic chicken waterer
I am sooooo going to make one of these!!! I can see using these for any animal not large enough to knock it over. It's perfect for the dogs, too! http://eggcellentgoods.com/build-your-own/
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Organic feed at Tractor Supply
We found this for sale at our local Tractor Supply! We've noticed more and more organic and GMO free products getting shelf space at our local stores, and we are thrilled about it!
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Our newest addition!
This is a Royal Palm Turkey (tom/male). He is speckled black over his white feathers, and he's getting along just fine with everybody! He's a juvenile, but he's HUGE! He also loves our hen although she's not too sure about him yet. He FINALLY stood still long enough to get a good picture!!! I'm so … Continue reading Our newest addition!
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Progress!
Monday was a great work day for the new coop. The weather was beautiful! The front wall, window, and door frame went in. The door is over 100 years old and solid wood. Dad gave it to me from his stash (in our family, tossing out stuff is like a cardinal sin LOL). Sometimes being … Continue reading Progress!
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One more step in the right direction
I have such big dreams for our little farm. I foresee workshops and classes to teach others how to can, make cheese, care for chickens so they can raise their own....in short, one of my biggest hopes is not just to connect people to their food but to convince them that they, too, can be … Continue reading One more step in the right direction
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Crazy turkey
This turkey is so funny. She wants to have babies so badly. She follows Ted everywhere, and the second he looks at her, she spreads her wings and lays flat on the ground. She sets on the nests of chicken eggs if they lay where she can fit her big old self. Now she's started … Continue reading Crazy turkey
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