Category Archives: creatures

In June of 2008 we purchased our first chicks. They were already getting a few of their pin feathers in place of the fluff. When they had enough feathers to move outside, they did so during the day and I … Continue reading →

I can easily while away time watching the littlest things in the yard. I get excited over the caterpillars (and future butterflies) and ladybug larvae. Not so excited about the little mites but you have to take the good with … Continue reading →

I usually don’t like what I call Hallmark holidays like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. It was fun when the boys were little and I got cute homemade cards and gifts made at school. But now that everyone is older … Continue reading →

We had some uninvited guests arrive yesterday afternoon. Don’t get me wrong, I love bees but not when they are swarming! Actually they won’t really hurt you when they are swarming it just seems scary. They decided to take up … Continue reading →

The newest additions to the flock have started laying. I was so surprised to see the size difference in a young bird’s egg and the egg of an older chicken. The the large egg was layed by one of our … Continue reading →