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2012 so far has seemed to focus on animals for us.  I would love to introduce you!  Even more, I would love for you to stop by and introduce yourself.  But one thing at a time. CAT Most of you have met Calvin. He is ancient. He is fat. He can be adorable. He can [...]

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Q:  What do you get when Candice secretly* comes home with a box full of prepubscent hens? A:  A Pullet Surprise!  After tragedy struck in our community, we discussed the possibility of getting new chickens. Then we looked on craigslist and found a guy in Boring selling pullets (prepubescent hens) for $9!  Woot! Jake and I [...]

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Maeby (age 2), along with Scout, Mrs. Featherbottom, and Lady Cluck (all age 1) of the Canby House were determined missing and most likely deceased on March 23rd, 2010.  The cause of death:  coyote attack. Our lovely ladies lived short but opulent lives of luxury.  Maeby was born to and raised by Lindsey in the [...]

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30 eggs!

30 eggs!  This is probably the first week that all chickens have been laying at the same time.  Nice job ladies.

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Overcoming Darkness

It’s winter and it’s dark. This is by far the hardest time of year for me. When it gets dark things become more intense. The loneliness seems more potent. My work becomes less fulfilling. The sun barely rises behind the heavy shroud of clouds. Even our chickens are laying tiny depressing eggs. Up until a [...]

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