Let me tell you a tale of my endeavors at becoming #selfsufficient . 2 years ago a friend was hatching chickens from eggs for their class. Once they are hatched, she gives the chick's away to family, friends, and neighbors. I decided this would be a great way to start my living "off grid" way of life. (Minus my obsession with anything with a motor). I took on 5 chick's, assuming at least 1 would be a male. Turns out, not one, not two, but three were males. A sad day to think my plans are foiled. Alas I move on. My 2 chick's are finally laying and I feel it's not quite enough eggs. So, I picked up two more last year. I also planted a few veggies, because luck was on my side. Those new chick's on the block were growing up and finally I'm was able to introduce them to the seasoned layers. Not one week later, a raccoon decided I didn't need my chickens. Ironically, the raccoon killed the older 2 but the younger ones survived being locked in a secondary cage. And my #garden , well it was the first year, nothing really grows very well the first year. ...right. I will #survive This year I decided to expand my horizons and plant a few fruit trees, and a few more veggies. I also decided to buy 2 more chick's since the ones I have, only lay small eggs (bantons). This time I picked up 2 Rhode Island Reds, big eggs they will be. Just a few days ago, I got my first egg from the new Reds, twice the size, I'm so #excited. Apparently, the neighbor #dog was also excited, for this morning, to my dismay, trapped inside my cage was the neighbors dog. ..along side 4 dead chick's. And as for my fruit trees and garden, well, their fate looks the same. I think I will stick to fixing #RekcedRides Warning: some images might not be for the faint of heart. Thanks #2020 #whatelsecanitry https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrsOXZM_08/?igshid=u9ejbwuzuhcp
