Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Coop for the Troop

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

We have our first “farm animals” out here.  Chickens.  We figured they were the easiest, would have the quickest “reward” (eggs), and would be a good start in our little venture. We started with 6 and two days later, I … Continue reading →

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The cock in the flock

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

On St. Patrick’s Day, we went out and bought 6 chickens.  The chickens are our first “farm animals” out here.  I had chickens in town for 4 months or so, but that’s a whole different story.  We bought everything we … Continue reading →

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Cat Box Camouflage

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Problem 1:  Cat likes to poop and, despite scratching at the litter for 5 minutes afterwards, tends to leave the poop uncovered. Problem 2: Dogs think cat poop tastes like delectable nuggets of savory goodness. So……how to close down the cat … Continue reading →

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Kitties!!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by admin

A farm isn’t complete if it doesn’t have barn cats.  Barn cats are crucial in keeping the rodent population down.  That’s what I hear, anyway.  What’s difficult for me is that I’ve never had barn cats.  The one outdoor cat … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the wind

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Well, we survived the Spring Blizzard of 2013.  I think we got all of 4 inches of snow.  Big effin’ deal..  Funny how the news outlets seemed to get very defensive of their forecast as the day went on.  Multiple … Continue reading →

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How To Strip Paint off Antique Hardware – Without chemicals!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

We feel extremely lucky to still have all the original hardware in this house.  Honestly, it was one of the selling features.  The house had a lot of things wrong…like no kitchen and a bathroom with no floor…BUT, it had … Continue reading →

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