As the heat of summer has continued to plague us in North Carolina, the chickens are struggling. Even though I provide them with shade, it only mitigates the issue in a limited manner. As we move the tractor from one spot to the next,… Continue Reading “UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES”
We jumped immediately from the end of Spring to the middle of Summer, weather wise. This week the outside temperatures have been difficult to endure. The result is, I stay indoors and cross my fingers that the AC doesn’t drop dead and/or the electrical… Continue Reading “HOT CHICKS”
January has been cold and rainy but yesterday we got a break from both. We took advantage of the break and replaced the tarp over the chicken run. The old tarp was so worn out it was doing very little to protect the area from… Continue Reading “TIME FOR A WALK-ABOUT”
I know it’s been a while since I posted, but I promise I’ve been busy. This past week or so, I have been clearing out spent plants, and harvesting and watering the plants that are still producing. I’m done with watering though. I am… Continue Reading “RAMBLINGS”