Barnyards and Backyards

     You would think that living in New England, the onset of winter would put a great halt on most homesteading endeavors.  This is...

I have had great experience with incubating some eggs.  I had the delight of having a duckling, a chick and then a batch of...

We sure had a tremendous amount of success from our backyard farm, but we sure did have a lot of fails too! All of those failures have brought knowledge and a plan for how to fix it next year! I am so excited for next year!!

I actually found the picture with the chicken in the sweater online. After doing a little research, I found these patterns. Enjoy!

Caring for pet chickens is pretty easy! They have the same needs as most any other animal. Here are a few tips for everyday upkeep, as well as advise on winter care.