Flowering dogwood tree Wisteria Spring chickens…and a rooster. And what is becoming a Spring ritual here on Apple Tree Farm, new kittens. They were a little early, though. The past two years we’ve had a litter born on Earth Day, or what we now call “Birth Day”. I suspect that the second cat in this…
Country neighbors…
David was out brush-hogging along the road when the axle on his tractor broke. I don’t want to talk about the fact that virtually every part on this tractor has been replaced since we bought it. However, looking on the bright side of things, it gave us yet another opportunity to experience the sort of…
Happy Earth Day!…
Today marks the 39th anniversary of the first Earth Day. What are you doing to celebrate this day? My daughter and I are attending the annual meeting of our local recycling coalition, complete with buffet lunch. She is also to be instated as a board member. Kudos to Lisa! Later today I plan to purchase…
This Explains a Lot…
These photos will help explain my blogging absence. A nice, thick layer of ice coated our wireless internet antenna rendering it useless for a couple of days.
Sad Times on Apple Tree Farm…
We lost seven of our eight chickens last night and have absolutely no idea what happened. Their pen was secure and no evidence of how they got out. I’ll spare you all the details but suffice it to say, I’m pretty saddened by the loss. I also feel really sorry for the one remaining chicken….
Already falling behind…
I started this whole “31 posts in 31 days” thing three days late and then forgot to post yesterday. Hmm…am I afraid of success? 😉 I should be at church right now. And I actually wish that were the case. However, our septic tank had different ideas. David is out digging right now to determine…
Morning Chores on Apple Tree Farm…
If you call my house in the morning and I don’t answer, this is probably what I’m doing: Kelly, the mama kitty… Duke loves kitties… Cute kittens… Watering my little garden… Belle, the wonder horse… My adolescent chickens… Betsy, the last of her family… Hard working “farm dogs”…
Chicken update…
My gawky, adolescent chickens were finally moved out of the house yesterday. I simply couldn’t take the mess or, uh, aroma, any longer. Temporarily, I have got them still in their wire dog crate in the fenced pen behind the house. I can keep a closer eye on them there for a few days. Unfortunately,…
The latest additions to Apple Tree Farm…
In the car: Home Sweet Home: Malory has to check them out: Nothing but the best for my chicks. Note the tag on the sheet under the cage. Ralph Lauren.