by Clare | Jun 18, 2010 | Chickens, Farm Blog
When we built the original coop, we only had a few Buff Orpington hens. Although the coop itself could accommodate more chickens, the run, despite being generous in size, seemed just about right for a half dozen hens. After we moved the older hens out to the ark in...
by Clare | Jun 17, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Invasives, Non-Natives
Yesterday we showed you a few of our native plants that are starting to set seed, plants that we hope will continue to grow and fill in over the years. Unfortunately, we also have a number of uninvited guests that like to call Curbstone Valley home. I’m not...
by Clare | Jun 16, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Natives
With summer fast approaching, many of our spring blooming plants are busy setting seed. As much of this property is natural woodland, the vast majority of plants growing here were not intentionally planted. Some are natives, others are foreign invaders. However, as...
by Clare | Jun 14, 2010 | Farm Blog, Flora and Fauna, Native Wildlife
In the past week we’ve been seeing lots of spots here, on our hillsides, in the meadow areas, and near the office. These spots… One, two, three…awwwwww. Some of you are no doubt well aware that our resident deer population has caused us more...
by Clare | Jun 11, 2010 | Chickens, Farm Blog
I spent a little time outside in the run with the girls this afternoon. Our chickens are now 11 weeks old, and growing almost as fast as our spring weeds. For a couple of the breeds, most notably the Golden Laced Wyandottes, and the Delawares, their feather patterns...