To keep up with our growing flock, Corey has started building a new coop – bigger in size to fit all the chicks, as well as a taller design to […]
Building a New Chicken Coop
New Chicks for 2017
We’ve had an increased demand for eggs, plus a slowing down in our old layers – so to refresh and expand the flock, we ordered 24 Rhode Island Red chicks […]
Winter Pigs
Right now, as we sit with full freezers, have officially completed our licensing with the state, and are about to set out on selling a portion of our pork… I’m […]
Kicking off the 2017 Bee Season
This year, when trying to set some goals for the future of our homestead, one of the key things we’ve decided to focus on is expanding the apiary to build […]
Bee Survival – Winter 2016-2017
2016 was a tough year for bees in Maine – the drought during the summer caused a nectar dirth, and many colonies headed into winter weaker than normal. During my […]