Most Memorable Vacation

Describe your most memorable vacation. My husband (fiancé at the time) and I took 9 days off work, we decided we would travel to Washington state where his baby brother lives. We started our journey in Kansas in my little Chevy Trax. We wanted to do some sightseeing on our way. On the first dayContinue reading “Most Memorable Vacation”

Auction Day!!

The last Friday of every month is my favorite day! It’s the Amish Animal auction in Yoder, Kansas. It’s a 2 hour drive from home but completely worth it. We love being able to get away from the homestead for a day and being around other chicken people. We’ve made some really good acquaintances. WeContinue reading “Auction Day!!”

I’m a little crazy… Bird Crazy!

I’m over our heads… nah not us. We love to over extend ourselves. We had a great hatch this week. 98 quail, 12 Lavender Orpington, 8 Black Copper Maran, and 50 barnyard mix. We’ve had so many hatching I’m having a hard time keeping up. This spring Ivan and I put our heads together andContinue reading “I’m a little crazy… Bird Crazy!”

Busy Day on The Homestead

It’s only 2 p.m. and it’s already been a busy day. Woke up late and my birds were standing at the gates wondering where their bird mama was. Hurry up and get outside to care for them. They were not very pleased with me for sure. I got major attitude from the bantams. (When doContinue reading “Busy Day on The Homestead”

Starting The Homestead Journey

I can honestly say that I didn’t expect to be here and doing this a few years ago. 3 years ago, I was perfectly content with being a 911 dispatcher and living life by the moment. I’ve raised my children and was just loving being a Grammy. Life definitely took a strange turn. I foundContinue reading “Starting The Homestead Journey”