We had a lot going on this weekend, but primarily we took care of our 25 cornish cross hens. As with just about everything we do, it was as an adventure.
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A Day in The Life
Last week was really busy so we didn’t get a video out, just trying to get caught up, while we get some evening chores done. So come along and find out what we have been up to. https://youtu.be/pZv7UDQQaNE
Goat Splints Pig Chow and Moving Chickens
Just a quick update to let you know what has been going on over the last few days. With help from the kids we got the Chickens moved into their Henhouse the goat’s front leg splinted and, even the pgs seem to be happier with their food. https://youtu.be/VU2MKUUtcxE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great-Hites-… INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greathites/
Saturday Morning Chores
As is quickly becoming the norm, we have a lot to do around the homestead on Saturday. So we bring you along and give you an update on our new-ish animals. https://youtu.be/KAfuaCPByIY If you have suggestions about the pigs, please leave a comment.. Information and basic idea for my Chicken Tractor came from: https://youtu.be/5FCQsGCAozg Facebook:ContinueContinue reading “Saturday Morning Chores”
New Chickens
Surprise! Ok, not really a surprise but this morning we got a call from the post office letting us know they had our chicks. So we rush ed off to go get them. https://youtu.be/QzhwlG57ANc Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great-Hites-and-Barely-Controlled-Chaos-111903420504163/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greathites/
Mistakes Along The Way
I think it is worth mentioning that we have made some mistakes along the way
Mars, the Midwest of Space
Sometimes you have those conversations in the car that just make you laugh. This was just one of those. https://youtu.be/8zyVGQRWVWY NASA – Chickens in Space https://www.audubon.org/news/the-amazing-story-cold-war-space-egg-race#:~:text=In%201986%2C%20NASA%20equipped%20the,the%20National%20Science%20Teachers%20Association.
Living in the Wild.
We don’t actually live in the wild. It is not like we don’t have electricity or flush toilets or anything. We live in a house just like a good number of you. With all the normal amenities. But sometimes it can feel a bit wild. This morning was one of those mornings. This morning IContinueContinue reading “Living in the Wild.”
The Hazards of Backyard Hens
This DIY video lead to other DIY projects, Solar heaters and alternate heating systems and then eventually to this one entitled Off-grid, handcrafted life on Oregon farm & workshop.
The Ambush
. The chickens had all been very good with the kids, but this one had a look about it that said it was about to become soup.
The Great Hites 