Monthly Archives: September 2011

It seems…

Posted on September 25, 2011 by lareepqg

It seems like there should be a holiday coming up…. Not Halloween—I am already prepared for that particular chocolate-fest.  I prepare everyday, with candy arm-curls and by building up a resistance to chocolate with daily doses. It just seems like … Continue reading →

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Grody collar

Posted on September 24, 2011 by lareepqg

Fair warning, this post has some graphic pics. Raising animals is not all fun and games.  They want food, water, attention, and produce a significant amount of poop. Poultry in particular, have an astounding ability to injure themselves. Horrible, bloody, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens & Turkeys | 8 Comments

The cuteness!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by lareepqg

A little while ago, I may or may not have expressed a desire to tug on Backfire’s wattles. This little pullet—whom I have not yet named—is just ASKING for me to goose her. I think she’d sqeak and jump straight up like … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Chickens & Turkeys, The Backyard | 3 Comments

A quick little blurb

Posted on September 22, 2011 by lareepqg

This little patch of land is actually part of my chicken run.  We built it so I can cordon it off, and plant a winter garden. This is the place.  Now is the time. LET’S DO THIS!!!

Posted in Chickens & Turkeys, Garden | 1 Comment

OKRA!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by lareepqg

So…after the massive heat wave, I have nothing left in the garden. Except for this okra. Ummm….I have no idea how to cook okra without it being slimy.  Any suggestions? Until then…enjoy these pictures of the sole survivors of 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | 7 Comments