How We Return to Normal Farm Life after the Blizzard The day dawned sunny and bright against the bright white blanket of snow. It was time to let the animals out of their cozy stalls and coops. It was time to begin farm snow cleanup. I felt like we really got off easy with this mega storm. The power stayed on in our area, and despite the large amount of snow, and high winds, no trees came down crushing our buildings. So really, all the best case scenario! Still, two feet of snow blocked access … [Read more...]
Hardest Part of Farming
How to Survive the Bad Times and Live to Enjoy the Good days What is the hardest part of farming. This farming life can be so hard and so amazing all at once. How can one week in life suddenly claim some beloved farm critters, find healing for others and see 10 new lives enter into the world. So, it's not the hard work, or the heat, or the cold, or the insect bites, or the endless tromping through mud. It's the loss. Unexpected, unpredictable, heartbreaking loss, after you do everything you … [Read more...]
Barn Cats- How to Care for the Working Feline
Barn cats are iconic symbols of barn life. Often shown in children's books and painting, cats go nicely with barns. Our hardworking barn cats are essential to our rodent control. Not only do they keep them at bay, they also use the rodents they catch as snacks and gifts! What a pleasant surprise to find as you head into the barn on a chilly fall morning. A few of our barn cats have been gifted to us and some have been sought out. When we lose a couple to old age or illness, … [Read more...]
Questions and Answers on Farming 2
Welcome back to another Friday Coffee Break and answers to your most burning questions about homesteading. Today we have two great questions to ponder and discuss over our favorite hot beverage. (mine is coffee, but if you follow my stuff, you probably know that I am a coffee maniac). So grab you cup and take a break. Join me for questions and answers on Farming 2. From Greg "We ordered 6 pullets from a hatchery last spring and ended up with four hens and two roosters. The neighbors are … [Read more...]
