Homesteading Blog

Ducklings are extremely messy, but also extremely cute! 💜

Between power outages and a cracked egg, only 4 out of twelve eggs hatched. Regardless, I am thankful that all four are healthy and happy.

Five are Fawn and White Runners, two are Golden Layer 300 Drakes.

These girls will be joining the ✨️ Fancy Flock ✨️

Our main rooster, who sired all our current meat birds.💪 🐓

Five weeks old 💙

We are super excited to have these chicks join us, as they lay beautiful blue and green eggs. We've wanted some blue and green layers for a while.

Nine out of twelve eggs hatched 🐣

Literally, only our Rhode Island Reds are not named.

We think we have at least one new rooster!

Merlin takes his position as flock manager very seriously. He must make sure all new arrivals have a safe and secure first morning on the homestead.

The shepherds have decided that to improve work morale, there will be an "Employee of the Week" award given every Saturday. They wanted to give Mothra a long overdue award, which they felt couldn't wait. Next recipient will be announced this Saturday after careful judging from the shepherds.