This morning I realized I really don’t post much about daily life. I try to post helpful information but what I loved most as a city girl longing for another life was reading and seeing other people already living my dream. So … Continue reading
Goats as Landscapers
It’s getting popular to use goats to clear properties overrun with brush and vines. They’re an environmentally sound option and usually do quick work of overrun areas. Before my first goats (Maybelle and her twins) my property had an abundance … Continue reading
Having a Farm Philosophy
Similar to starting a business it’s a good idea to have a farm plan. It could be as simple as “I plan to do things that bring me peace.” Or it could be a complex as starting a artisanal cheese … Continue reading
Tamanu Oil: Why You Should Consider Using It
Let me start by saying I’m not being paid to promote this oil, nor did I get it for a discounted price. This is my honest opinion and experience after using it for almost four years and so far, I’m … Continue reading
Helping an Egg Bound Hen
At some point in your chicken keeping days you’ll probably have an egg bound hen. Meaning the hen has an egg it’s unable to pass easily. This can be deadly to the hen. Sometimes you won’t see symptoms. Maybe they … Continue reading
How to Kill
This isn’t a fun post but it’s an important one and it’s not about methods of killing – there are plenty of youtube videos for that. Four years ago I never thought I’d ever be in the position to kill … Continue reading
Buying Chickens – Hatcheries & Breeders
Hatcheries can be a great place to buy chickens but buyers should beware. If you’re interested in quality, or even truth, you’re likely to be disappointed by many farm supply stores and hatcheries. Most people with small flocks want a colorful … Continue reading
Narcolepsy in Chickens
Yes, animals can have narcolepsy, meaning, they suddenly fall asleep anytime, anywhere. From what I’ve found it seems to be genetic. Dogs can have it, horses can have it and while I haven’t been able to find research on narcolepsy in … Continue reading
How I Knew it was Time to Change My Life
I hated Mondays. And I hated Sunday “Funday”. Sunday’s depressed me because I knew in a matter of hours I’d be fair game for anyone who wanted to insert their will into my life and I was barely hanging on emotionally. … Continue reading
City Living & Learning Self-Reliance
While I loved city living I found I had an increasingly important desire to learn self-reliance. The thought of being so reliant on people I had never met for every aspect of my life, comfort and safety really started to … Continue reading
