Monthly Archives: September 2010
Chore Lists- a Very Helpful Tool
I have a confession. I’ve been remiss the last couple of months of managing our home well. Oh sure, I’ve sorta been doing my job – blurting out commands every now and then when the house seemed too out of … Continue reading
My Meat Chickens
I do raise chickens solely for meat. I order the chicks from McMurray Hatchery – they call them the BBQ Special. It’s a good thing that I know from the moment those chicks arrive that they are intended for the … Continue reading
Guinea Hens – I love them!!
I’ve wanted Guinea Hens on the farm for a while. I debated between them and Peacocks. The Guineas won out…and we’ve raised 6 of them. They were about 3 or 4 weeks old when they came to the farm. They … Continue reading
Redemption of Fire Ants??
I think I’ve mentioned before that I had never seen so many different kinds of bugs and insects till we moved here to the South. And they’re not small… they’re humongous! In almost 8 years, I’ve learned not to flinch … Continue reading
Fire Pit Morning – finally!
I came out to do my morning chores and there stood Ali – shivering, no shoes. “Mom! The grass is so cold on my feet!” I didn’t even bother asking….she’s a farm girl! “Why don’t you run in and get … Continue reading
Narceus Americanus Millipede
Over the weekend, a friend and I went hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail we took was covered with a canopy of trees and wound its way along the river. We each had a camera so it was … Continue reading
