{this moment}

A Friday ritual.

A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week

A simple, special extraordinary moment.

A moment to pause, savor and remember.

Participating with the SouleMama blog

{this moment}

A Friday ritual.

A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week

A simple, special extraordinary moment.

A moment to pause, savor and remember.

Participating with the SouleMama blog

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{this moment}

A Friday ritual.
A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.




In the News

As much as the Olympics have been dominating the news, it was, of course, inevitable that the farm animals would catch on

platform diving

100 meter dash

rowing

the gymnastic floor exercise

and certainly the favorite of all... the parades!

{this moment}

A Friday ritual.
A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.

{this moment}

A Friday ritual.

A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week

A simple, special extraordinary moment.

A moment to pause, savor and remember.

Participating with the SouleMama blog.

{this moment}

A Friday ritual.
A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.

Freezing Fog

This winter has been full of interesting weather, and Saturday was no exception.  We were in a fog, literally... All. Day. Long.  And not just any fog, we were in a freezing fog.  This occurs when liquid fog droplets freeze to surfaces.  Early morning the temperature was 33 degrees.  It had dipped to 27 degrees by late mornng and remained there the rest of the day.  Normally you would hear no complaints about a 27 degree day from these parts, but with all the moisture in the air, it was just miserable.  There was a running battle with icing gates, latches and doors.  We were all kind of soggy by the end of the day.

Now, lest you think we are complaining, we have to let you know that this is just a set-up for tomorrow's post... pictures from Sunday... it was a spectular day!  In the meantime, please enjoy the soft mystery of the freezing fog... honestly, it really was quite pretty also. 

Sunshine

We've been 'walking on sunshine' around here... rain is supposed to move in this afternoon, followed by rain and snow mix and finally snow this weekend.   The humans and the peeps sure have been enjoying the sunshine, but the sheeps are definitely ready for snow and colder weather.

{this moment}

A Friday ritual.
A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week.
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.

Happy Thanksgiving

{this moment}

A Friday ritual.
A single photo - no words - capturing a single moment from the week.
A simple, special extraordinary moment.
A moment to pause, savor and remember.
Participating with the SouleMama blog.

Loving

♥  one branch on the old maple tree bravely clinging to its red and orange leaves

♥  a clean chicken coop

♥  the beauty of chicken feathers in the autumn sunlight

♥  wild birds... migrating and staying

♥  the vivid red of the season's final geranium blooms

♥  eggs... in all shapes and sizes

Peeking in on the Peeps

The newest hatchlings are doing well with mama hen in their ultra-protective quarters; the two little ones are shy and just as cute as can be; mama is very protective

This summer's earlier hatchlings have moved (still with their mama) into juvenile quarters and are at that kind of awkward teenager stage; it's going to be exciting to see what they will look like when mature

And as for those spring peeps... it just seems that those silver wyandottes are constantly seeking the spotlight... errr sunlight

News from the Peeps

We had a lot of excitement on Saturday when it was discovered that one of the older hens in the big coop had hatchlings!  We haven't wanted to disturb mama and her two tiny peeps, so no pictures yet.  

Instead we'll share a few pictures of the growing chicks in one of yesterday's rare moments of sunshine... Buff Orpingtons, New Hampshire Reds and Silver Wyandottes. 

The Rest of the Chicks

A quick look at the rest of the chicks....slowly learning to roost in the new coop addition at the farmhouse:  the Rhode Island Reds and New Jersey Giants.

The lighter colored hen is a Turken from the older layers which kept escaping from the outdoor run and is in time-out with the little ones for now.

The barred chick is the free rare breed chick from the www.mcmurrayhatchery.com order. We think it may be a Cuckoo Maran rooster.

Peeking in on the Peeps

The peeps are growing... as peeps are bound to do... and enjoying their treats of brush hogged grass, weeds from the garden, etc.  This little group is pretty quiet and calm.  The bigger group of Rhode Island Reds and Jersey Giants moved into their expanded coop at the farmhouse last week.  We will try to share some pictures of them soon.  The Jersey Giants are living up to their name and are significantly bigger than all the others.  They are being raised for a brother-in-law and his family.

Silver Wyandottes, New Hampshire Reds, Buff Orpingtons

Buff Orpington rooster

Buff Orpington, Silver Wyandotte, New Hampshire Red

Chirping Peeps

The Peeps are going strong and are providing a melodious soundtrack to everyday tasks.  Their wing and tail feathers are beginning to come in, and we have reduced the wattage in their heat lamps.  Day by day... growing bigger and stronger...

Peeps!

Lambing was finished just in time to allow preparation for the arrival of The Peeps.

65 in all.... a mixture of Silver Laced Wyandottes,  New Hampshire Reds, Buff Orpingtons, White Giants, and Rhode Island Reds.

The farmhouse is now filled with the wonderful sounds of ..... Cheep Cheep Cheep!!