Archive for the ‘Herds and Flocks’ Category

Old Rooster

Question: ” What to do with an old, tough Rooster?” Answer: Put him in a huge pot of boiling water. (kill him first) Add salt, pepper, and Bay leaves. Cook him until he falls apart. ( about six hours). Meanwhile, saute onion, celery, garlic in a small amount of olive oil. Add some dried parsley. […]

November 4, 2011 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Herds and Flocks, Kitchen

Bad chickens

Our new flock of Buff Orpington chickens can fly. They hop from their chicken run onto the top of the bunny hutch. From there, it is an easy trip to the top of the garage.  The big rooster has been up there all afternoon doing a lot of crowing. He seems mighty  proud of himself.  […]

October 24, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks

Chickens

We say “good by” to the old chickens  tomorrow. They will be picked up by the “processing” lady and returned in packages to go in the freezer.  They have been good chickens.They have kept us in eggs for the last three years. That season will end tomorrow.  Their next  contribution  will be in the form […]

October 7, 2011 · Sarah · 2 Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks

Sheep Races

It happens every fall. Our sheep are racing in circles around the barn pasture. When the weather turns cooler, they get crazy.  All summer, they have parked under the trees and rested. They never move faster than a slow walk. Now they are running, full speed.  Maybe it is about time for our Ram to […]

September 30, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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Chickens

I made the phone call and set up the appointment for the recycling of my three year old hens.  They will become  stewing hens and be  much appreciated over hot biscuits. I have a new batch of pullet hens. They are ready to move into the main hen house. There are 12 hens and I […]

September 28, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks

Chickens

My young hens are just beginning to lay eggs. This morning, I decided to have one of those little eggs for breakfast. It had a Double Yoke! You go girl!!

September 1, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Herds and Flocks