I have always moved a lot. Previously, when I would set up my utilities I would either do it online or, if there was a glitch – and often there seemed to be – you would have to endure a lengthy … Continue reading
My Favorite Thing About This Lifestyle
There’s a lot to love about this lifestyle. It involves all the senses. From home cooking filling the house with goodness to the wind blowing through leaves, soft textures of nearly everything from textiles to fur and feathers. All these things … Continue reading
A Word About Roosters
I researched chickens long before I had any idea I’d one day catapult myself into a rural life. I even made vision boards of my imaginary life on a farm. I had never touched a chicken prior to getting my first. I watched … Continue reading
A True Ugly Duckling Story
Some animals (not all) have a strong desire to be a parent. Delia, my sweetest duck, was one of those animals who wanted to be a mother. One day she disappeared and I found her hiding by the pond. She was quietly … Continue reading
Naked Birds – Its Molting Season!
It’s that time of year where my property looks like birds have exploded everywhere – Or someone had a massive pillow fight I wasn’t invited to. There are very large turkey feathers and fluffy chicken feathers and long goose feathers EVERYWHERE. … Continue reading
A City Girls Advice for Moving to a Rural Life
I hear from more and more people who want to move to a country lifestyle. They want advice from everything from property selection to animal breeds and even dating. I searched for a long time trying to find someone doing … Continue reading
Being Single on the Homestead
The number one question I get asked is “Do you get lonely doing this single?”. The short answer is no. And honestly, I really thought I would. It was the biggest hurdle I faced when making the decision to leave the … Continue reading
Summing Up Farm Life in Photos
Every once in a while I’ll get a picture that really shows country living. Here are some of my favorites: I’m Jake Keiser, a former city girl seeking self-reliance and a fabulous farm life in Oxford, Mississippi.
Even Chickens Fall in Love at First Sight – Seriously
Every once in a while, if you’re present, you can witness small miracles. Marcel the rooster was the recipient of such a miracle and I had the honor of seeing it. Marcel was a Black Copper Marans rooster, the breed that lays the chocolate colored egg – … Continue reading
Little Boys Toys
This one is going to be hard. Writing this blog is like talking to myself in a dark room. I’m not sure if anyone is listening but there’s no judgment either and that makes this easier. Still, this is the … Continue reading
