Animals
- Sunflowers, Kayaks, And Napping Chickens
It seems like each day of perfect late summer weather we haveis followed by another perfect day...prettier than the preceding one.Yesterday was one such day. I swear we have grown the tallest sunflowers I have ever seen...twice as tall as me... if not...
- I Need An Answer
I have a question for you...something that has me worried. Here it is..... At what point does one qualify to be labeled a chicken hoarder? Seriously, I know I am not a hoarder,but my flock seems to be growing as the years pass. My problem is this.......
- Turkens....half Turkey/half Chicken?
One look at these two chicks might convince you that there is such a thing as a bird that is half chicken and half turkey! Actually for the past week now, I have thought that perhaps these two were miniature ostriches. But, after a little detective work,...
- A Package Arrives
The stork has visited Bee Haven Acres again this morning, by way of the post office. I was up before 5 and showered in anticipation of an early call from the Post Office. And, I wasn't disappointed. The call came at 5:40. Into the truck I hopped and...
- We Just Love Our Chickens!
There is no better investment on a farm than chickens. For the low price that you pay for just- hatched chicks and the low cost to feed layers (they just love the vegetarian table scraps that they get!), you get so much value back in return. Our eggs...
Animals
On The Subject of Luck
Last evening I made the 45 minute, twice monthly trip into the city
to teach a class.
I was amazed at how many tractor trailers filled with chickens (live)
I passed as I made my way to town.
I felt so very sorry for those chickens, being hauled on a hot highway
in 100 degree weather.
Peering into each truck I saw very sad looking chickens, panting,
half of their feathers missing....obviously stressed!
It made me think how much of life depends upon luck.
I thought of my own little chicks at home...
who live a comfortable life with room to roam,
clean abundant water and plenty of feed.
How lucky my little chicks are to have ended up here on the farm,
and not in some industrial chicken factory.
Luck.
Like my chicks, I had the good fortune to be born into a wonderful loving family.
I have the blessings of health, family love, dear friends,
and this beautiful farm to call my home.
Each morning I am thankful for the opportunity to see another day,
to work hard,
to touch the earth,
to care for our critters,
to love deeply,
to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of our labor,
and to fall into bed exhausted at the end of it all.
I am truly a lucky woman.
I am also hot.
(Not that kind of "hot")
No, I am truly roasted and toasted by this extreme heat wave we are having.
My birds spend the day seeking shade...
wherever they can find it!
I tried hooking misters up to the hose,
but the gals weren't interested in a shower.
They prefer hanging out under the trees
playing cards and gossiping.
And by the way, I fear Henri (etta) might be farsighted.
She(he) seems to have a tough time seeing the ground in front of her...
or has she just fallen asleep standing up?
I hope wherever you are it is not too stifling hot!
Have a great weekend.
We'll be hanging out here at the farm
trying to keep cool.
- Sunflowers, Kayaks, And Napping Chickens
It seems like each day of perfect late summer weather we haveis followed by another perfect day...prettier than the preceding one.Yesterday was one such day. I swear we have grown the tallest sunflowers I have ever seen...twice as tall as me... if not...
- I Need An Answer
I have a question for you...something that has me worried. Here it is..... At what point does one qualify to be labeled a chicken hoarder? Seriously, I know I am not a hoarder,but my flock seems to be growing as the years pass. My problem is this.......
- Turkens....half Turkey/half Chicken?
One look at these two chicks might convince you that there is such a thing as a bird that is half chicken and half turkey! Actually for the past week now, I have thought that perhaps these two were miniature ostriches. But, after a little detective work,...
- A Package Arrives
The stork has visited Bee Haven Acres again this morning, by way of the post office. I was up before 5 and showered in anticipation of an early call from the Post Office. And, I wasn't disappointed. The call came at 5:40. Into the truck I hopped and...
- We Just Love Our Chickens!
There is no better investment on a farm than chickens. For the low price that you pay for just- hatched chicks and the low cost to feed layers (they just love the vegetarian table scraps that they get!), you get so much value back in return. Our eggs...