Category Archives: General
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
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
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
What’s Right About Small Town, USA
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
