Category Archives: Chickens

The Do’s and Don’t's of Eggs

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Mary

Why You Don’t Want to Buy Organic Eggs at the Grocery Store was the title of an article recently delivered to my inbox. Basically, the article revealed industry requirements in readying eggs for market. Specifically washing eggs in chlorine baths, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens and Health | 1 Comment

Where Is Your Treasure?

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Mary

To find out what *I* personally think your treasure should be–and it might surprise you–hop on over to Parenting Q & A for my latest article! Here’s a hint as to what it’s not: Not our new vehicle, or our … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Christianity and Parenting | 4 Comments

Please Pass the Organic Chicken Meat!

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Mary

This news in! Organically fed chickens develop different and superior genes than conventionally fed chickens. Why is this exciting to me? Well, our spring broilers arrived last Wednesday which means my freezer will be 25 chickens richer in about 7 … Continue reading →

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In My Garden

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Mary

This intriguing fellow is only one of the fun finds galore on gardening days at our place! He was so not happy, that “grin” is really a snarl, if  you can’t tell! Yikes! This picture, gingerly taken by soil-dirty fingers … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendations, Chickens, Crafts, Family Ties and Gardening | 22 Comments

Snapshots of the good life!

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Mary

“Farmgirl livin’ makes for a more cheerful person, no matter where you are. It’s hard to describe in words what that means–you just know; you just live it.” ~Michaela Rosenthal, in the Apr-May issue of MaryJane’s Farm magazine Check out … Continue reading →

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Hard Life Knocks on the Farm

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Mary

A horrible sight greeted me in the field pen this morning. Let me preface this gory tale by saying I haven’t experienced this scale of blood boiling murderous rage and trembling hysteria ever! And all over a chicken! That shows … Continue reading →

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Baby Chicks Arrived!

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Mary

Up at 5:50 A.M. anticipating a phone call from the neighbors…who were anticipating a call from the Post Office…saying, “Come get your chicks!!” Yes, you too can order chicks via a reputable hatchery.  Or check your local farm store, many … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendations, Chickens and Homemaking | 3 Comments