Monthly Archives: January 2014
Frostbitten Ears and The End of the Apples
Bubbles ears are frostbitten. They look awful, but they don’t seem to be bothering her at all. There is a strip along the edges of both ears that ranges in width from 1/8″ in some spots to as much as … Continue reading
Goat Eggs (but really, Olive Eggers)
I think our goats have started laying eggs. I don’t know how or, quite frankly, why, but there’s indisputable evidence that they have. As luck would have it, there’s no discernible difference between goat eggs and chicken eggs, so we’ve … Continue reading
And Then There Were Two
We shot and butchered our last “eating” pig today. I don’t know why I’m choosing to call it that; I just can’t think how else to refer to it. Something about calling it an “eating” pig makes me feel like … Continue reading
The Bees Are Alive!
I have very low expectations when it comes to my bee hives. Low expectations are one of the best possible things to have regarding everything, and they have served me well thus far in my beekeeping experience. Basically, I always … Continue reading
The Bathhouse Works!
You may have noticed that the past week or so has been a tad on the chilly side. When we built the bathhouse for the chickens, it was in an effort to 1) give them a sun-warmed place to bathe … Continue reading
Bubble the Pig Has a Bad Leg
Our breeding sow, Bubble, has been walking with a limp lately. The leg doesn’t seem to be too badly injured, but it is cause for concern nonetheless. I was trying to capture her gait on video to see if we … Continue reading
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