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Ice Storm and Keeping The Kids Occupied

February 14, 2021 by Maggie Leave a Comment

There was an unexpected ice storm and keeping the kids occupied was a challenge. Thankfully I had a few tricks up my sleeve so we could multitask with monitoring the branches falling outside around our buildings and animals.

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Unexpected Ice Storm On The Farmstead

Saturday mornings are full of rituals here on the farmstead. Snuggling in bed with Daddy who has been away most of the week working, homemade sourdough pancakes, and spending a lot of time outside. Weather permitting.

Living in the Southeast, weather can get pretty wild and weird in the transition months. We are either over-prepared for weather that never happens, or caught with our pants down for a good storm that rolls in. So, to our surprise, one February Saturday morning, we woke up to the glorious beauty of glazed trees outside of our window. Power outages were everywhere, but we were one of the lucky ones that still had lights on. Our town was officially shut down!

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How To Increase Egg Production In Winter

February 12, 2021 by Maggie Leave a Comment

Caring for chickens in Winter can be challenging, and I explain how to increase egg production during this harsh season. With a few preventative methods, you can keep your chickens healthy and happy, resulting in delicious eggs.

Chicken pecking in the snow

Backyard Chicken Dreams

When we bought our little 1 acre property, I immediately envisioned keeping a few chickens. I was pregnant with our first child and wanted to settle, start preparing our “nest,” and dream of our future as a family of 3 on our own small farmstead. Those dreams of chickens led to more dreams of big vegetable gardens, goats, greenhouses, and orchards. My Husband looked at me and said, “let’s learn how to be parents first.”

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A Little About Me

Hey there! I’m Maggie, Mom to 3 human kids, a bunch of farm animals, and too many plant babies to count. I’m glad you’re here and hope you find some inspiration (and a little laughter) in my family’s farming adventures. You can find more fun facts about me here.

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