Baby Chicks and a New Brooder

April 24, 2015 2 Comments

Just a quick note to say that eleven chicks hatched out of 22 eggs.  Not great, but not too bad either.  Most of the ones that hatched are purebred Ameraucanas.  They lay beautiful bluish-green eggs.  Mike has made an Ohio brooder for them so that they can regulate their own temperature.  We always like to try …

Enriching Soil With Compost

April 21, 2015 0 Comments

Mike just came in as I was writing this post to say that we have another calf born!  It is too dark for a picture, but hopefully I get a chance to get one before I post this.  Update:  Here is the picture of our newest baby on the farm.  We have decided to start …

Maple Syrup Meringues

April 3, 2015 2 Comments

What treat to make for Easter weekend when you have lots of fresh eggs and it is maple syrup season?  The answer is these fabulous maple cinnamon meringues that were so easy to make and have no gluten or refined sugars.  They are still super sweet though.  The link for the recipe is here.  The …