Category Archives: Chickens

Changing seasons

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Stephanie

Fall is definitely upon us and we’ve even had some days of downright wintery weather.  We’re loving the seasonal changes, especially knowing that we get an escape from the harshest part of winter. We’ve had several nights with below freezing … Continue reading →

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Two Years Old!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Stephanie

Hard to believe that Mia is already two years old!  She is an amazing, delightful, kind little girl and we are more than thrilled to be her parents.  I am pretty sure that we have learned more from her than … Continue reading →

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More summer days

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Stephanie

Don’t let the start of school fool you into thinking that summer is over!  That season is here until the Fall Equinox, so we have two more weeks of it. Here are a few pics of how we are enjoying … Continue reading →

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Swing high!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Stephanie

YEAH for swings! We’ve been talking about building a swing for Mia… Papa did it the other day, in about 30 minutes.  Most of that time was spent sanding the seat, to be sure there weren’t any splinters.  Since then, … Continue reading →

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What did you do with your summer?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Stephanie

Have I mentioned that summer is my favorite season?  Especially here in SW Colorado.  I just can’t say enough about the absolutely gorgeous weather, and with all the rain we’ve been getting (though still only 70% of ‘normal’), we have … Continue reading →

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All dressed up for the hens

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Stephanie

Have I mentioned that Mia is really into dresses?  She wants to wear dresses ALL THE TIME…even to bed (alas, this may result in tears when we do not oblige her wish for wearing a dress to bed).  She definitely … Continue reading →

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Sweet Summer

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Stephanie

Ahhhh, summer is here with lovely warm days and cool breezy nights.  We’ve even had several rainfall events, for which we are always grateful.  Streamflow in our river is low, but at least there is still water flowing in it, … Continue reading →

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Home for the summer

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Stephanie

We are back home and ready for the summer!  We’ve had a flurry of travel activity for various things: work, a funeral, a wedding, and visiting friends and family.  We’ve been traveling by car and plane.  Mia is an incredible … Continue reading →

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Still waiting for Spring

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Stephanie

Almost a month without a post, which means we have been busy here. We’ve had several visitors this past month, we’ve have been busy finishing the chicken coop and also starting new jobs & schedules.  We’ve had hints of spring … Continue reading →

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Growing girls

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Stephanie

We’re working hard on the chicken coop and the gardens.  And we’re enjoying every bit of sunshine and warm weather we get. Mia is walking all over the place, trying to climb in the chicks small (temporary) home, and learning … Continue reading →

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