Old Henrietta and the New Chicks

Henrietta’s eyes were tired. Numerous wrinkles crazed across her lower lids and there was a little gray around the edges of her face. But her eyes were also intense and she indicated to me that she wanted little ones. Wanted them desperately. She had been with us for 4 years. She was one of our

Suburban Homesteading on a Small Farm in Maine

With rising food and fuel prices, and the threat of pesticides lacing our food, more gardeners and hobby farm enthusiasts are looking for ways to reduce household costs and grow more of their own food. You don’t need a huge piece of land to grow your own food and still have enough left over to

Our Cast of Characters

We chose specific breeds for our flocks, based on the quality and color of their eggs and for their personalities. Our birds free range in a small organic pasture with access to greens, organic vegetables, and fruit. Free range, organic eggs are lower in cholesterol and higher in protein & nutrients. You can’t beat the

Connie’s Corner