So much has been going on here lately, despite the sickness. Spring is always a time of new things. There are many new vegetable seedlings growing in trays and pots, a little too many of some things. I didn’t get the mini greenhouse made over winter so the seedlings are taking over the house at … More When One Door Opens, Sometimes Other Doors Open Too
The three little chickens are now 15 weeks old. I decided it was high time they received names. They didn’t even get temporary names this time, partly because there were only three of them, but mostly because I was nervous that something would happen to them, owing to the fate of their poorly hatchmates early … More In Which The Little Chickens Get Names
Life slowed to a crawl here as the mothership finally succumbed to the storms of sickness swirling around. And yet, there is still plenty to talk about. Before I ran aground and started getting cracks in the hull, I planted the nectarine tree. It is our first nectarine tree and is a variety called Theo … More In Which Twiglet Actually Does Some Knitting
Let me introduce to you the newest addition to the chicken pen. It isn’t a chicken, but it’s almost as exciting: an auto-feeder! I’ve been wanting an auto-feeder for ages, but they aren’t cheap. This Feed-o-matic was $125. Here’s why I wanted one and why I love it: It saves money on chicken food because the … More In Which The Chickens Get Automated
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