Posts Tagged ‘ chickens ’

Sunday Morning Surprise

October 11, 2010
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Sunday Morning Surprise

  Dear Neighbor, Our friend, who is a photographer, fell in love with our homestead for shooting photos. The pretty straw bale scene he built in the barn was not only appreciated by graduating seniors and toddlers with their fall pumpkins, but our Barred Rock Cochin, Mama Sox, loved it, too. After a week of no photo…

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Homesteading Co-Ops May Be The Answer

September 12, 2010
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Homesteading Co-Ops May Be The Answer

Homestead co-ops may be the answer...what was the question?

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POLL: How Chicken Are You?

September 11, 2010
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Long Term Egg Storage

June 10, 2010
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Long Term Egg Storage

Dear Neighbor, Spring on the homestead is a great time for chickens; they are all perky and laying like crazy.  Soon the eggs pile up and I just kind of stare at them all, wondering what to do with them. The dogs love an egg surplus. So does their fur! Then summer wanes on and the girls get hot, tired and begin to…

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Two Things I Grow, For Sure

June 2, 2010
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Two Things I Grow, For Sure

Dear Neighbor, When I think of preparedness, I think of homesteading and self- sustainable living, as well. To me, they go hand in hand. Of course, one can purchase all their preparedness items. However, if you are moved by your homesteading spirit and you want to grow some of your own food, there are two…

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