PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThis week was filled with new life in the form of hatching eggs. The Swedish Flower Hen broody had 6 SFH eggs to hatch out and the IncuView Incubator held 13 fertile Silver Gray Dorking eggs. Broody SFH hen: 6 Swedish Flower Hen eggs Monday night October 23, 2017: Broody hen 1, Incubator 0. Tuesday morning… Continue reading New Chicks
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Using what I Had
Pin1ShareShareTweet1 Shares2014 found me feeling frustrated and defeated with my present circumstances…. I knew I was not going back to previous jobs(for a long term solution) working as an equine trainer and manager. My current health would not allow it. Recovering from a tough onset of Mono while dealing with other chronic illness left me… Continue reading Using what I Had
Kananaskis Country
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThe beginning of our day trip in August 2017 to Banff National Park lead us through the beautiful Kananaskis County. Highway 40 guided us north winding through the Canadian Rockies. A few times we stopped to stretch our legs and take pictures. Around each bend a new sight awaited. Beauty! Beauty! Beauty! There are various parks within Kananaskis Country. In Peter Lougheed… Continue reading Kananaskis Country
Growing Sweet Potatoes in a Bucket
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesMy Mom, seen my sprouting sweet potatoes on the counter and exclaimed, “You know you can grow sweet potatoes from these”? She had given them to me, purchased locally to her house. I had not eaten them all. Intrigued, I ask her for more details. This is how I began growing my own sweet potatoes. She clued me in… Continue reading Growing Sweet Potatoes in a Bucket
Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 2
Pin2ShareShareTweet2 SharesDuring the intermission I enjoyed the display of talent by local Canadian artists. The air had a bit of a chill in it. No sun to warm us with an overcast sky. The distinct smell of horse and cow manure mixed with dirt floated on the breezes as the arena was worked for the next events. … Continue reading Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 2
Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 1
Pin1ShareShareTweet1 SharesBar U Historical Ranch, located near Longview, Alberta (Canada), put on an old time ranch rodeo August 20, 2017. Ranch Rodeos differ from other rodeos as points are awarded to teams representing specific ranches instead of individuals. While the events vary, the common thread provides representation of action that would take place on a working cattle ranch. When my sister explained… Continue reading Bar U Historical Ranch Rodeo – Part 1
Unpleasant Tasks
Pin1ShareShareTweet1 SharesLooking around on the farm, after returning from my trip out west, numerous tasks had been put off far too long. First, I needed to recover from a nasty bug and now I find my energy level is slow in returning. Last week, I felt as if I began to start chipping away at… Continue reading Unpleasant Tasks
When a Chapter Ends
Pin1ShareShareTweet1 Shares I do not like failing, loosing a battle, giving up or quitting. I like to set high expectations for myself and those around me. I do fail, loose battles, give up and yes as hard as it is to write theses words, I do quit sometimes. Honestly, whenever I do, I hate on myself. … Continue reading When a Chapter Ends
Silver Gray Dorking Hens go Broody
Pin2ShareShare1Tweet3 Shares I did not get a picture of all three hens in one nesting box, but that is what I came home to when returning from my trip out west. I am excited to share my trip, but that is for other posts. They had been setting approximately a week when I returned on… Continue reading Silver Gray Dorking Hens go Broody