Moma Hen and Baby ChicksPreparing for winterGot Milk?MamieMy boys coming in from choresLaverne (Shirley didn't get in the picture)Beautiful HarvestMuckboots and Play-Dresses *love*Soaked Grain Bread in the Summer KitchenCanning TimeA Good Moma protecting her young … [Read more...] about Homestead Pictures
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Hen Party
Saturday afternoon we got a very quick and strong thunderstorm. The hens were unprepared... we were all outside working when it came upon us. We had to run for cover pretty quickly.The chickens, well, they didn't all get there quick enough.So after the storm, here was the … [Read more...] about Hen Party
The Udder {this moment 7.30.10}
{this moment}{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for … [Read more...] about The Udder {this moment 7.30.10}
Eureka!
Earlier this morning while I was milking Mamie, I heard something... I milk her right outside the hen house. I listened again, for all was quiet in the early morning. The only sounds were the squirts of Mamie's warm milk and her chewing... then, I heard it again. This time, I … [Read more...] about Eureka!
Meet Mamie
For the LONGEST time... we, uh maybe *I*... but we ;) have wanted more animals on the farm. I love seeing all our chickens running around outside and the cows in the far pasture and now, we have a goat.Mamie, our milk goat!Isn't she a cutie?She is a Nubian and is fairly young. … [Read more...] about Meet Mamie
