Well I am a bit excited today. Not because it is Friday. Not because the Star Wars movie is out. Not because that uncomfortable itch has finally subsided... No, I am happy today because of what is in the back of my truck as I type this. What is in the back of my [...]
Ok, I'll admit it. I'm rich. Now, I'm not cruise-to-the-Bahamas-on-my-own-yacht rich nor do I dress like the Monopoly guy (although, I would totally rock the handlebar mustache if I could grow one). I don't even own a bow tie. But I am loaded. So, with that confession what pops into your mind? Pompous? Jerk? Loser? [...]
To get you jump started on your search for holiday read alouds, here are a few suggestions of not-to-miss books. I highly recommend taking time out of your regular school schedule to spend special time together reading these holiday favorites as a family. We've been working through these lists over the years, and the kids especially [...]
In part 4 of our "Getting Started with Chickens" series, its time to start our conversation about housing your chickens. There are as many options for housing as there are for breeds of chickens. Whether you are planning on free-ranging or keeping them in a small run, you still have to give them a place to [...]
Part 3 of our discussion of getting started with chickens begins with a confession. I really like the Australorp chicken, but they aren't exactly my favorite breed. Please don't feel defrauded and demand your money back. Take a deep breath and hear me out. There are many really great breeds of egg laying chickens. In [...]
This is part 2 of our starting with chickens series. In our last installment, I asked the question, "For what do you want chickens, eggs or meat?" The answer to that question is the first fork in the road on choosing your chicken breed. Red Tool House conducted a 10 question chicken survey of homesteaders [...]
