The run will be split in half, and the two coops will go inside it. There's going to be hardware cloth covering EVERYTHING. The large one for the standard sized hens: The small one for the bantams:: And the run that came with the bantam coop will be used to contain chickens while cleaning their … Continue reading Chicken Run in Progress
Taking the Week Off
My book is in edits, and I'm taking the week off. I'm having a downswing and struggling, so I'm taking as many tasks off my to do list as possible. See you in a week, lovelies!
Lost a Second Chickie
When we lost Pyra, there were too few bantams left for the bantam coop. So I had to order bantams. They came in a minimum of three, and when they arrived there were four. Bringing us to six bantams. Then one of them managed to soak themself in the waterer, and we saved it, everything … Continue reading Lost a Second Chickie
We Lost the Crossbeak Chick
I'm upset, my husband's upset, but I can't change it. Her beak by the end was at a 90 degree angle with itself, and I couldn't keep enough water and soaked feed in her. ;_; She's buried under one of our flowering bushes.
Processing Peppers
We have ALL the peppers coming in from my garden! This is two weeks of harvest, and I'm cutting up the older ones and freezing them. I didn't get to all of them, so some went back in the fridge while I wait for the first batch to freeze. I'm so happy with how my … Continue reading Processing Peppers
We Built a Chicken Coop!
Last night we built a chicken coop for our little chickies. And by 'we' I mean my husband did most of the work. There is still a run to construct around it, and there's a second coop for the bantams because they're getting picked on. Photo dump because I love this coop and how straightforward … Continue reading We Built a Chicken Coop!
Cover Reveal and Preorder!
The first book in my series, 'Her Star-Bound Court' is up for preorder! You can preorder 'Orphan Lost' at Amazon, and it will be on Kindle Unlimited when it releases, per usual. I needed to put it up to take part in a promotion scheduled in December, so it's up sooner than expected. I gave … Continue reading Cover Reveal and Preorder!
Cross Beak Chick
One of my chicks has cross beak or scissor beak. I'm researching to figure out what I can do to help her! Ideas?
All the Birthdays!
It is once again birthday season in our family. Me, my mom, my father-in-law, my FIL's dad. The last person has passed so we don't celebrate, but the rest of us had fun this weekend and today! So happy birthday to all of us! Graphic from Deposit Photos.
Garden Update
Just a photo dump garden update. Lots of weeds, so ignore those. Dill: Chives and buckwheat. One year old grapes on the left, with bunches! New grapes buried in the weeds, so I need to clear that out. Perpetual spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes, peppers. Blackberries. Overview from the outside.