A friend just dropped off a few Polish Crested hens at our farm the other day. Once you see a face like this, you never forget it! They suffer a bit for their beauty, though, because the colorful crest that adorns its head can limit its vision, resulting in an easily frightened little bird. If you are adding this variety to an existing flock, don't be surprised if they are dominated by your other birds. Historical records from the 1600's trace the Polish Crested to the Netherlands; you can Continue Reading
A Recipe for Spring Happiness
To begin, start with one yard full of fresh green grass. Add one Buff Orpington: Then throw in a few Pekin ducks: And perhaps a rabbit: or two? And don't forget to drop in a pair of goslings: And for a little bit of "kick," you'll certainly need a donkey: Last of all, it's always nice to have something to sweeten the dish a little: And a hungry crew to enjoy all the goodness! When you combine all of these ingredients you will Continue Reading
Women: Have You Ever Said “I Could Never Do That!”
things I've said this about and where I stand Baking Bread Cloth Diapering Making Our Own Clothes Having a Big Family On one hand, it's been popular in modern times to tell women "You can do anything!" and yet how many women respond to a challenge with the words "I could never do that!" Surely there has to be a balance between knowing our limitations and meeting new challenges. Quite often, when I tell someone that I have 5 children (update...now there are 6!), or that I home Continue Reading
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