Got a call today…the baby runner ducks are being shipped! Little earlier than expected so the scramble is on to finish preparations. Duckling starter feed, set up the warming area and heat lamp and spread out the clean bedding. Our first “official” farm stock so it’s pretty exciting! When our kids were little, we read a LOTContinue reading “Indian Runner ducks on the way…”
Monthly Archives: March 2015
She’s here!!
So….being a total newbie at this farming thing, as I look on the website that lists the kidding schedule at the farm we have our babies reserved at, I see the initials LCJ attached to the doe we had as our second choice mama. I am assuming that is US! If that is so, ourContinue reading “She’s here!!”
Go eat a pasty…
Today would be a great day to eat a pasty…I am fortunate. There are a few of these handmade wonders in my freezer. But for the rest of you, you will need to travel to Dinkytown, Mpls, just north of the University of Minnesota East campus. These beauties are created at Land’s End Pasty Co.Continue reading “Go eat a pasty…”
Countdown to goat babies…
We are worse than children, anticipating our new chicks, ducklings and kids (goat babies)! Our friends and family are probably getting down-right sick of hearing about it and our neighbors may be wondering what these rookies are getting into. But here goes anyway.. Are these little guys cute or WHAT? The books I have readContinue reading “Countdown to goat babies…”
Art class!
My home-schooled grand-kiddos come out to our place about once a week or so for Art Class. I love watching them explore….we’re using a combination curriculum. A fusion of Cornerstone Curriculum’s “Adventures in Art” which is heavily based on the philosphy of Dr. Francis Schaeffer, one of my all-time favorite theologians (I actually had theContinue reading “Art class!”
6 Acre Dream 