Originally, I was going to post about my pumpkins or a full post on our new rabbit hutch system in all its glory. Then, something crazy happened today. It turns out, you're never too old for surprises. So, instead, I've decided to give you an update on the animals you haven't seen since they were… Continue reading Critter Update
Author: Jessica
Writer and editor in Maryland area. I love editing, sometimes I fear more than I love writing. I hang out with my dogs a lot, read a lot, and wonder what my world would be like if I never stopped speaking foreign languages.
Also working with my husband to set up a micro-farm until we can get the land to expand. Morgan Farms at Acre Hill Homestead is our home in Frederick, Maryland, where we specialize in blue egg-laying chickens and heritage rabbits.
Bumper Stickers, Labels, Backyard Art, Oh My!
There's so many more important things to update you on. Like the animals you don't know about yet and the updates on ones I haven't talked about in months. The structures we've built and those we're behind on. Animal movement (we were playing musical coops for a while there). The good (and bad) ways of… Continue reading Bumper Stickers, Labels, Backyard Art, Oh My!
Handing the Garden Over
I'm giving in. I have handed the garden over to the chickens. These past few weeks, I haven't been giving the garden the attention it needs, or that it deserved. I've put at least 1 bushel of tomatoes in the compost, likely more. I've let at least another half bushel or bushel go bad on… Continue reading Handing the Garden Over
I Miss You, My Friend
I know what you're thinking. That I've forgotten about you. That I've left you for someone else, someone with more chickens. Maybe a louder voice. A louder friend. You see, I may be an introvert and sometimes struggle being social, but I love extroverts. Every best friend I've ever had is loud and the life… Continue reading I Miss You, My Friend
A Quick Catch-Up
I finally understand when people say they are overrun with eggs. The difference? I don't feel too bad about it. I've given away at least 7 dozen by now, and have another few dozen to finish giving out to the neighbors. Eventually, we will sell the eggs (and hatching eggs, and chicks) to offset the… Continue reading A Quick Catch-Up
Time for a Shock
I have all sorts of pictures of the dying garden (oh, how I miss my squash plants, and the handful of cucumbers I got!), and of my 9 remaining quail. I wanted to tell you about the bushel of apples we picked from our inherited tree (here when we bought the house), or the bushel… Continue reading Time for a Shock
Let the eggs roll!
If I had posted last Friday evening, this picture above is what you would have seen. Finally some ripened tomatoes, enough to make sauce. More white scallop squash, my new favorite. Raspberries from the sticks we planted. And our first egg. I've been told the photo makes it look pink, but this is a white… Continue reading Let the eggs roll!
This is Not Who I Am, This is Who the World Makes Me
Last week I was on my way to the creamery. I was excited; I'd picked a bag full of basil, cilantro and sage. I was going to make pesto, cilantro ice cubes and jelly. I was going to make ice cream. I had big plans. Then, at the top of the little mountain we live… Continue reading This is Not Who I Am, This is Who the World Makes Me
Update with Pictures
It's over 90 degrees here. The bees are so hot they're bearding across the front and sides of their hive, and reaching to the back. One hive is strong--the other I don't think will make it to winter, let alone through winter. I was proud of how well our garden was growing until I saw… Continue reading Update with Pictures
Incubating Eggs – Round 1
Warning: Behind the cut are pictures of cracked open eggs--some simply scrambled, some with development. If that bothers you, please don't click, or find a way to hide the pictures. There is a picture of cute baby chicks at the very end of this post. If you remember, back in June I got some hatching… Continue reading Incubating Eggs – Round 1
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