Kai: Well, it’s been quite the experience hatching our very first chickens. The first batch is a little over a month old, and all four are healthy and robust… but, we think that they ALL turned out to be roosters! They haven’t crowed yet, but their tails are starting to look roostery. They will have to move on to a new home if this is true. 😭
Continue reading Our Bielefelder ChickensTag Archives: Animals
Pill Bugs can be useful
Kai: Roly poly bugs, or pill bugs, as they are sometimes called, are not actually a bug. They are a “fresh water” crustacean that lives on land.
Continue reading Pill Bugs can be usefulKeepers of the Old Ways 2023
Last week, March 31st-April 1st, we were in Dothan Alabama for the 3rd annual @keepersoftheoldways an event about all things homesteading, survival, and pioneer life.
Continue reading Keepers of the Old Ways 2023Baby Chicks and Button Quail update
Kai: All four chicks have made it to 3 weeks.
Continue reading Baby Chicks and Button Quail updateMore Baby Rabbits
Our Silver Fox rabbits are in now too! So many babies! 😵💫🥰😵💫
Continue reading More Baby RabbitsPet Animals on the Homestead
Kai: So how can “pet animals” benefit from permaculture and homesteading?
Continue reading Pet Animals on the HomesteadChickens 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 quail“The Forgotten Old Man” Short story
Kai: To kick off the New Year, I thought I’d start with this:
“The Forgotten Old Man & The Forgotten Old Pond,” my newest short story!
New Rabbit!
Hey everyone! This is our new rabbit, Storm!
Continue reading New Rabbit!Happy New Year Everyone
A very Happy New year from Awaken the Wild Soul!
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