There was no snow, which the chickens appreciated. We slept in a bit, tended the animals and then had fun opening presents and playing with our gifts (the hubs got me a first edition copy of "Gone with the Wind") before geting ready to go to my aunt's house for a big family Christmas dinner. In addition to supplying the turkey, we brought deviled eggs and apples with a carmel dip. It's a grand compliment indeed when the food you have brought is gone within the first hour of the party. Lot's of complients on the taste of the turkey.
I hope that you all enjoyed your christmas celebration as much as I enjoyed mine.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Turkey's and Santa
I am pretty sure it won't be a white Christmas on the farm this year, the sun was out this morning melting away the light dusting of snow we recieved last night. Oh well I am sure the chickens appreciate it, they do not like walking in the snow. This morning I opened the coop door and nothing.. usually they all run out to peck the ground... then slowly a couple of the ladies started inching thier way down the ramp, concerned I opened the big door to find them all standing in a line waiting to get out.. guess those first girls really didn't like the snow.
The turkey's we bought and raised over the spring and summer grew up big and healthy!! One supplied us with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and the other has been dropped off to my aunt's house and is being prepared for a Christmas Feast!!! Many people have asked me how I can I eat something I raised from a baby, "wasn't I attached to it" "didn't it upset me" (these were the more tame comments I recieved) my answer is I live on a farm I respect the lives of the animals that I raise in the sunshine, tall grass and clover, give them treats of fresh pea's plucked right off the vine, and in return the animal supplies my family with fresh, delicious chemical and hormone free food, that not only do I know where it came from but what went into it, and the added benefit of knowing that the animal had a good life, with shelter, good food and lot's of time to run around and be happy! We had several people who asked if they could get a turkey from us next year too, so all in all not a bad response. We did decide to purchase 4 turkey's in the spring 2 for us and 2 to sell. It should prove interesting, turkey's were lot's of fun to raise. I learned a lot from those two birds.
It's Christmas Eve, at the farm we are all ready for Santa to come tonight!! We've been watching his progress on the Norad Santa tracker. I am currently at work, a little bummed as I won't be able to join my husband and son at the in-laws house for good food, laughs and grandkids.
The turkey's we bought and raised over the spring and summer grew up big and healthy!! One supplied us with a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and the other has been dropped off to my aunt's house and is being prepared for a Christmas Feast!!! Many people have asked me how I can I eat something I raised from a baby, "wasn't I attached to it" "didn't it upset me" (these were the more tame comments I recieved) my answer is I live on a farm I respect the lives of the animals that I raise in the sunshine, tall grass and clover, give them treats of fresh pea's plucked right off the vine, and in return the animal supplies my family with fresh, delicious chemical and hormone free food, that not only do I know where it came from but what went into it, and the added benefit of knowing that the animal had a good life, with shelter, good food and lot's of time to run around and be happy! We had several people who asked if they could get a turkey from us next year too, so all in all not a bad response. We did decide to purchase 4 turkey's in the spring 2 for us and 2 to sell. It should prove interesting, turkey's were lot's of fun to raise. I learned a lot from those two birds.
It's Christmas Eve, at the farm we are all ready for Santa to come tonight!! We've been watching his progress on the Norad Santa tracker. I am currently at work, a little bummed as I won't be able to join my husband and son at the in-laws house for good food, laughs and grandkids.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Hello!
Well, Once again it has been a while since I shared any news or farm going ons.... for some reason I have had a serious case of writter's block as well as a lack of stories or funny inccidents to share. One of my many descisions/resolutions ect..for the upcoming new year, is to be more vigilant in posting, either news, recipies, farm stuff or just stopping by to say hello.
So... Hello
So... Hello
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October is here and we are gearing up for our first Halloween party on the farm. It's called the Spooky Barn party. We hope to have one every year and grow it into a Haunted forest type of haunted attraction once our apple tree's are big enough. The hubs and my son spent last Sunday building a coffin and lamp posts they are pretty spectacular in my opinion. For the last couple weeks we have been getting ready for the party buying decorations and supplies and cleaning the house and the barn. It's gonna be a blast!
Other than party preperation, it's pretty routine at the farm still getting eggs from at least one of the chickens and the turkey. Pretty soon the turkey's will be off to the processor for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Other than party preperation, it's pretty routine at the farm still getting eggs from at least one of the chickens and the turkey. Pretty soon the turkey's will be off to the processor for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Incredible Edible Eggs
so far between Turkey's and Chickens we have had a total of 17 eggs. Just thought I'd share some photo's of the bounty.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
September recap
October is here, my Favorite month crisp cool weather, color everywhere!!! Hot tea, hot chocolate and cider, sweatpants and sweaters, all of my favorite things!!! Whooo-Hooo.
This past month, we sent in 4 of our 5 male chickens in to the processor. They weren't that big yet, just over 3lbs each, but they were causing quite the ruckus in the chicken yard. We roasted 2 of them for dinner that same night. It was wonderful eating something we have raised ourselves. It was a little weird at first mainly because I am not use to cooking a whole chicken, usually it's just parts. But, it was very good, and we still have one male left to keep the ladies in line. About a week after the four of them left one or more of our chickens started laying eggs just little pullet eggs but it was so exciting, my hubs found them first in the coop and since I was at work I made him send me a picture. Then about a week after we started getting chicken eggs one of the turkeys started laying two. Both chicken and turkey seem too average an egg every day and a half. Our big saturday morning breakfast's now consist of our very own farm fresh egg's. I get a big grin on my face whenever I think about this.
Life is currently fantastic, I live on a small little farm with my wonderful husband and son, with two dogs, a cat and a fish. Outside we have turkey's, chickens, apple and pear tree's. What could be better!
This past month, we sent in 4 of our 5 male chickens in to the processor. They weren't that big yet, just over 3lbs each, but they were causing quite the ruckus in the chicken yard. We roasted 2 of them for dinner that same night. It was wonderful eating something we have raised ourselves. It was a little weird at first mainly because I am not use to cooking a whole chicken, usually it's just parts. But, it was very good, and we still have one male left to keep the ladies in line. About a week after the four of them left one or more of our chickens started laying eggs just little pullet eggs but it was so exciting, my hubs found them first in the coop and since I was at work I made him send me a picture. Then about a week after we started getting chicken eggs one of the turkeys started laying two. Both chicken and turkey seem too average an egg every day and a half. Our big saturday morning breakfast's now consist of our very own farm fresh egg's. I get a big grin on my face whenever I think about this.
Life is currently fantastic, I live on a small little farm with my wonderful husband and son, with two dogs, a cat and a fish. Outside we have turkey's, chickens, apple and pear tree's. What could be better!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
EGGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we have eggs!!!!! 3 little brown eggs.... I feel like a proud mamma. It's very exciting stuff here at the farm.
Our 1st Anniversary of Home Ownership
Looking around our little farm, it's hard to believe that we have lived here for only one year. I tell ya the hubs has worked his behind off, whipping this place into shape. When we first arrived the property had been used as a landscape supply company, so as you can imagine there where big mounds of dirt, rocks and various other debris laying about.. not too mention that it had been standing vacant for a couple of years so you can add bugs, overgrown yard and assorted other wildlife hanging around.
I hardley remember what it looked like last september, maybe because I much prefer the way it looks now, with apple and pear trees started and a chicken coop complete with chickens, and a small pen with 2 turkeys in it. Inside the house we have some flooring changed, newly painted walls and a brand spanking new energy efficent boiler (hopefully putting an end to high heating costs). While inside the house there are some area's that need to be painted and we sure could use some storage/shelving and I certainly need to get bit by the organizing bug, I love it, and given a bit more time it will shine like a new penny.
I hardley remember what it looked like last september, maybe because I much prefer the way it looks now, with apple and pear trees started and a chicken coop complete with chickens, and a small pen with 2 turkeys in it. Inside the house we have some flooring changed, newly painted walls and a brand spanking new energy efficent boiler (hopefully putting an end to high heating costs). While inside the house there are some area's that need to be painted and we sure could use some storage/shelving and I certainly need to get bit by the organizing bug, I love it, and given a bit more time it will shine like a new penny.
Friday, September 2, 2011
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