Kai: We decided to give some hatching eggs a go, and get some more experience in raising chicks.
Continue reading New Eggs for HatchingCategory Archives: Animals
Mystery duck, & Chicken feed
This domestic Muscovy duck landed on our roof the other day! We only saw her one time after this occasion. Either way, odd sighting as we are still in a fairly urban setting. She may belong to somebody. We’ll keep you posted!
Continue reading Mystery duck, & Chicken feedPet Animals on the Homestead
Kai: So how can “pet animals” benefit from permaculture and homesteading?
Continue reading Pet Animals on the HomesteadNew Pigeons
Kai: Earlier January I was blessed yet again, by the man who provided me with my lady pigeons. This time I was gifted 2 breeder pairs. They are blue bar racers and they are absolutely beautiful.
Thanks again so much, I love my birds!
Chickens vs quail
Kai: Which is for you? Although it’s best to do your own research and get multiple opinions on the subject, our personal experience boils down to what our original plan for these types of birds was, which after a year’s experience, we still find to be the same.
Continue reading Chickens vs quailNew Rabbit!
Hey everyone! This is our new rabbit, Storm!
Continue reading New Rabbit!Do it yourself Parrot Toys
Kai: A sneak peek at Jack’s Christmas presents! 😆
Continue reading Do it yourself Parrot ToysDecember Babies
Kai: New baby chicks!
Continue reading December BabiesMy adventure with Box Turtles + Ebook for children
Kai: Once upon a time, I had not seen a turtle in five years.
That all changed this year, when we started seeing turtles (both dead and alive), in our urban neighborhood. We, and several neighbors now have turtles living in our yards – some say they’ve had them for years, but we had not seen one until November of last year, when I was then inspired to do more reptile research.
Homesteading in Winter
What is our homestead like in the Winter?
Winter is Mother Nature’s vacation. Many plants and animals slow down and rest after the productive Spring and long hot Summer.