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Self-taught farmers confidently raising chickens, ducks, geese, and pigs. Our focus is on practices that are environmentally harmonious and respectful to our livestock. We appreciate the beauty around us, clean eating, fermenting, and responsibly utilizing the bounty of the land. If you like thinking for yourself, continuous learning, and connecting with the homesteader lifestyle, check us out.

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Author: Carrie

Knit This: Tricky Trinity Stitch

14 March 2019 ~ Carrie
Trinity stitch, sometimes I hate you…

Sometimes stitches just don’t want to cooperate. Yes, I know I may be anthropomorphizing, but this particular one – Trinity – keeps making an extra stitch appear. From where??

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In The Incubator: “Spring Chickens”, Of Course!

13 March 2019 ~ Carrie ~ 2 Comments

The year’s first set of chicken eggs has begun hatching – right on schedule. It’s exciting and nerve-wracking…and it never gets old. With this group of mixed breed chicks, each one will be a surprise!

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On The Farm: Speechless At Sunrise

12 March 2019 ~ Carrie ~ 2 Comments

On The Farm: Bathing Beauties

7 March 2019 ~ Carrie
Don’t tell the others, but this is one of my favorites! ❤️

Ducks are charmingly messy creatures. They love wet conditions: mud, rainy days, puddles to splash in…and they poop a lot. When it comes to bathing, nothing beats ducks for sheer happiness in the water!

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In The Incubator: Countdown To Chicks

6 March 20191 January 2022 ~ Carrie ~ 2 Comments
Old Faithful

The incubators have been quiet for many months now…but no longer. With a couple dozen barnyard mix chicken eggs sitting pretty in the Brinsea, we’ll have tiny fluffballs in the brooder soon.

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Winecraft: Ferments In Progress

5 March 2019 ~ Carrie ~ 1 Comment

I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring and summer, when foraging finds will become unique and memorable wines. As I’ve waited, I’ve had to entertain myself by finding other kinds of wine to make…and you know I have!

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