Fritatta Three Ways
The chickens have announced the arrival of spring with about fifty-thousand eggs. We’re averaging 4-5 eggs a day, which means […]
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backyard livestock, chickens, cooking, egg recipes
Spring Planting
Spring fever is in full swing and it’s time to get the first round of vegetables into the ground. We
Spring Soil Prep
Before you get spring planting fever, take the time to replenish your garden soil first. It’s the best way to
Let’s Hang Out This Saturday
Planting season is upon us! There are baby chicks to pick up! Your garden soil needs fresh compost! And I
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events
Reluctantly Sentimental
I am sad to say that old Florence has passed away. We raised this Rhode Island Red from a baby
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backyard livestock, chickens, modern homesteading, top-backyard-livestock
Our $85 Geriatric Chicken
Last fall our six-year old hen Maude passed away. It happened quickly – she lost weight and became lethargic in
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backyard livestock, chickens, top-backyard-livestock
Winter Wildlife Care
Snow and ice blanketed our fair city, which puts a strain on wildlife as well. Critters expend more energy trying
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ecology, wildlife
Frozen Garden
Being homebound all weekend during Portland’s recent snow and ice storm had it’s moments of beauty. Here are a few
Snowy Homestead
Portland’s cold weather kept us housebound for several days. Time seemed to stop as the days went on and on,
600th Post + One Special Egg
This marks my 600th post about our little homestead and this morning we received a special, rare gift to help
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backyard livestock, chickens