Egg Chores
A while back we transitioned our older boys out of the egg business. They were needed to do more complicated, bigger chores around the farm, like milking the cow. The … Continue Reading →
Category: Chicken
Baby Chicks
We had 4 hens hatch out chicks this summer. The boys noticed the hens go broody and were able to separate them and place them in their own small chicken tractor so predators … Continue Reading →
2010 Spring Time on the Farm
It isn’t a understatement that we have been swamped with activity here on the farm. This year has brought us many changes….many good changes for our family and we are … Continue Reading →
Moo Cow and other farm animals
He knows she’s a moo cow and he’s not afraid of her. He runs right up to her and moo’s with her. He doesn’t like the chickens much. He tricked them … Continue Reading →
The Chicken Cow Cat
Our 6 year old came in the house a few days ago with an important farm announcement concerning our barn cat. Missy Mouser is definitely pregnant! She has a big … Continue Reading →
Homeschool Science Lessons from the Frog
The frogs and toads are out in full force. Night time is a symphony of sound. I love leaving the windows open and listening to the night sounds…that is until … Continue Reading →
Mother's Day Gift from My Boy
Even with all the laundry and the messes…….all the endless work, there are amazing perks to this job! Whether it is those little smiles, giggles, hugs and kisses…or those cute pictures … Continue Reading →
Our Improved Chick Incubator
We didn’t have a great experience hatching out chicks last month. We lost the two chicks that did finally hatch out and haven’t tried hatching out more chicks yet. However, … Continue Reading →
Shell-less egg
This was an unusual egg. It didn’t have a shell. No, we didn’t eat it.
Incubating Chicken Eggs Summary
Wow, that was a huge learning experience. Hatching out our own chicks didn’t work out like we had planned. To sum up the results: We finally had one chick…then another…then several … Continue Reading →