We’ve wanted to add pastured pigs to the lineup for a while, but didn’t feel ready for them. After doing some research, we decided it was time…so meet the pigs!
On The Farm: Pigs On Pasture
Category: Livestock
Spring Chicks: First Hatch, Done
The first hatch is over, and we have 15 fluffy chicks. As with nearly every hatch, there were highs and lows, but we’re very happy to have a solid start on a new laying flock!
In The Incubator: “Spring Chickens”, Of Course!
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: Bathing Beauties
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!
In The Incubator: Countdown To Chicks
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.
On The Farm: Ducklings Are Here
We love duck eggs…and you can’t make duck egg cheesecake without the star ingredient! Since spring is approaching, we decided to pick up a few ducklings so we can get a jump on raising layers.