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Tag Archives: water
Like Water Off a Duck’s Back
Recently, a friend approached me about taking in her ducks and chickens. She was getting ready to move and her new digs wouldn’t allow for poultry. I mentioned that we had plenty of space for birds since our flock had … Continue reading
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Tagged applewood farm, chickens, Christmas, ducks, French Toulouse Goose, geese, pekins, rouens, Runner Ducks, Swedish ducks, water, winter
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Waking Up the Rooster
It is 6:15 a.m. and I’ve just come in from morning chores. Some mornings are easier than others and today was one of those days. The weather plays a part, to be sure. This morning’s balmy and drizzly 46 degrees … Continue reading
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Tagged applewood farm, cats, chickens, coffee, composted veggies, dogs, farm, goats, morning, pigs, rooster, water
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Winter on the Farm
Winter is just gearing up and already I’m feeling somewhat defeated. This is our first winter with more than just a hoop house and chickens. We have added the goats and pigs to the mix and it’s no small change. … Continue reading
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Tagged applewood farm, boar, breeding, breeding sow, chicken coop, chickens, coop, extension cord, farming, forage, freezing, goats, hose, hungry, pigs, pork, shed, water, winter
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Grab a Blanket, The Goats are Cold!
I can’t stand for anyone to be hungry or cold. The first one is likely what motivated me to go to culinary school. The second one is currently causing me to lose sleep, fretting over the minute-by-minute comfort of the … Continue reading
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Tagged applewood farm, bee hive, Bees, chicken coop, chickens, culinary school, disney princesses, farm animals, food, goat shed, goats, licensed character fleece, pig shed, pigs, rodents, siren call, straw, straw bales, warmth, water, winter farming, winter gardening
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