March 2009

Thanksgiving

We're a bit closer to moving in. Had a few setbacks. Family deaths, health problems, etc. But, onward and upward. I've been staying at the property for about 3 months now. We lost 13 turkeys to the coyotes. I keep a gun handy at all times just waitin for my new fur vest, jacket, or coat to show up for more turkey. Plumbing is almost in. Got the solar partially hooked up, (enough to run a couple lights at night). Well that's it for now. Maybe we can spend Christmas in our new place this year.

Hungarian Partrige 8/24/08

Can you see the Hungarian Partriges? I almost ran over them about a mile from our place August 24 2008. Here are some closer pics.

On the river....

July 4th 2008

Just a few new pictures. Camped out July 4th weekend, 7:00am, 3 bucks standing there looking at me, by the time I got to the camera they were headed up the hill.

Poulrty has arrived

36 Blue Slate Turkeys
Heritage breed on the national critical list.

98 Barred Rocks

Rain Rain Go Away

(Or at least only come at night) (tee-hee)
Here's another pic of pelicans and they're joined by a flock of Mallard ducks. Rick has had plenty of time to take photos as the weather is NOT co-operating.
Our chickens (barred rocks) and turkeys (mixed heritage breeds) arrive on June 13. Sure would be nice to have somewhere to keep them.
I know - there's that whole HUGE barn but Rick's managed to fill it with his treasures (OK a FEW of mine)
Anywho, sure hope the rain stops soon!

Words to live by

All I Need To Know I Learned From My Hens

By Michaele Oleson

Wake up early, stay busy,
Rest when you need to, but always stay alert.
Visit your favorite places each day.
Scratch out a living.
Routine is good.
Plump is good.
Don't ponder your purpose in life - your brain is too small.
Accept the pecking order and know your enemies.
Weed your garden.
Protect your children fiercely- Sit on them if you need to.- Take them for walks, show them the little things and talk constantly.
Make a nice nest. - Share it with friends.
Brag on your accomplishments.
Protect your nest egg.
Test your wings once in a while.
Squawk when necessary.
As you age, demand respect.
Leave a little something for those who care about you.
Chase butterflies.

More about Pooh Corners Farm.

We've had an established herd of dairy goats for years (Nubian/Sanaan cross). We'll be growing only Heritage veggies and feed, so we can save our own seed. We hope to have old-timey breeds of chickens and turkeys so we can breed successive generations of birds too.

With the mighty Missouri River only a hop and a skip away we'll be able to supplement what we raise with fish. Face it - its a tough job but someone has to do it!

In the beginning..........