Molting is one of the most natural things to happen in chickens; generally speaking, it occurs in the fall when the weather is just starting to turn. On our little hobby farm, this year is the exception. I was cleaning the coop on Boxing Day and noticed one of my senior gals, Mama, looking rather … Continue reading Mama And The Big Angry Molt
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GWG#11: What was the last thing you ate that was grown in your garden?
Fun fact about me: I hate vegetables! (loathe entirely!) I know, right? Difficult to wrap your brain around. So, not surprising to learn that the last thing I ate that was grown in my garden was a carrot in 2016. Which was the last year we had a proper large vegetable garden. But I LOVE … Continue reading GWG#11: What was the last thing you ate that was grown in your garden?
What The Duck?!
Have you ever done something and immediately thought, 'maybe this is a bad idea'? Generally, that's my thought when I purchase a new fern (haha). Exactly my thoughts when I brought home three Silver Mallard ducklings! Cause fifteen chickens weren't enough work already?! Just because your lifelong friend has ducks doesn't mean you need them … Continue reading What The Duck?!
Not So Fantastic Mr. Fox
One of my favourite things to do is sit on the back deck and watch the chickens free-ranging in the yard. For the most part, they stay in our yard; on occasion, they will cross the road to peck around under the neighbours' tree (answering that age-old question!). In the spring of 2019, I had … Continue reading Not So Fantastic Mr. Fox
With a cluck, cluck here…
Who knew my feathered friends could bring so much happiness? Honestly, I had no idea how much I would love my ladies. My chicken coop was my first Mother’s Day gift from Dan and E. Built-in spring 2016, with the help of Dan and my parents, we turned a shabby old shed into a cozy … Continue reading With a cluck, cluck here…
GWG#6: Landscapes
Picture this: You're out for a drive taking a break from the hustle and bustle. You find yourself off your beaten path and maybe a little lost but it's okay you probably have GPS to find your way home. The roads feel like roller coasters with twists and turns and the hills feel like you … Continue reading GWG#6: Landscapes
Don’t Touch
Don't even look at her. If you do she drops leaves; actually, I think she throws them at you! She's temperamental today and clearly unhappy. Before This lovely fern was given to me by a neighbour. It thrived in her garden all summer and she didn't want to see it go to waste when the … Continue reading Don’t Touch
My Dad: The Coolest Guy I Know
There has to be at least 100 reasons why that statement is true. And yes, you could say I am biased. But it's no lie he's a pretty interesting dude. For the sake of time, let's just talk about one of my favourites. My Dad has an ice boat. For those of you who aren't … Continue reading My Dad: The Coolest Guy I Know
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Sidetracked
This morning I sat down to do a little blogging and turned on Netflix for a little background noise...and I was totally sidetracked! In the 'recommend for us' portion was a short film called Moving Art: Flowers (by Louie Schwartzberg). If you haven't seen it you really should check it out! I was mesmerized. Any description … Continue reading Sidetracked
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