Spotty germination…
Well, in the lower portion of my plots, there is a distinct accumulation of moisture…. Since it has been so dry, this has really helped the germination rates in this […]
Winter Shimmers
It is 90 kajillion degrees outside, so I was tempted to create something cool. I got a set of $5 oil pastels, and wanted to do some experimenting with colors […]
The last set of New babies
Some time early this morning, Brownie had her litter of pups. There were five in it… However, two of them had their guts eaten out, and one of these eaten […]
More New Babies!
Late afternoon today, both Cookie and Charcoal gave birth. There was a total of 8 babies! Sadly, only 3 of them lived. Based on where they were grouped, both girls […]
New Babies!
Well, the first set of Guinea Pig babies are here! Crème Puff had three babies (one died shortly after being born). The remaining two have their fathers rosettes. One is […]
Winter Arches
There has been a lot of chaos in my life lately… For me, this chaos mirrors Lake Superior. Everything can appear to be calm and smooth, but in reality, the […]
Another Weekly Update: Week 1 for Baby Chicks
I realize it has been FOREVER since I have done a weekly update. I have been moving a lot of stuff around, cleaning things, etc. I have also been really […]
Lone Hay Bale
Another one of the prairie storm shots. Once again, not nostalgic for Kansas, but maybe missing the fact that i could stand on the pickup truck and see 100 square […]
Spring on Lake Superior
I really love this one! It is early morning in early spring on Lake Superior, with the rocks glazed over in ice. The brilliant sunset lights some of the ice […]
Red Cattle Dog Puppy
This art thing is difficult sometimes! The different colors and undertones required for a red cattle dog puppy is crazy! There are pinks, reds, purples, browns, and blues that combine […]
Almost Ready to Plant
And Western Ag Innovations is providing us with a free sampling for fertility before planting occurs. The sweet sorghum is ready to go… And I am ready to plant. Grant […]
Cost of Constructing Quail Cages
The bookshelf was free, so I built the cages to fit into the shelves for support. I bought 1/2″ x 1″ x 30″ welded wire for cage floors. $16.97 for […]
New Quail Cage and Overflow Incubator
I love my sloped floor quail cage!!! It is supported by wire, and has a 1″ opening for the egg to roll through. It is 20 inches deep, and 10 […]
Farewell Dear Cadbury!
Even though i have several Guinea pigs, there are a few that stand out as my favorites. Most of these pigs will run up and greet me, wheeking loudly for […]
The Cold Brooder for 25 chicks
Let me preface this post by saying that I wanted to be a green as possible with this batch of chicks. Since we live in the south east, and it […]
Kansas Prairies
I won’t admit that I feel nostalgia toward my time in Kansas, as I really love where I am in life now. However, driving back and forth to my research […]
Two New Guinea Pigs
I picked up two 7-8 month old sisters, Summer and Autumn. Free off craigslist. They are lovely brown and orange. One of them has smooth hair, and the other has […]
The New Babies are Here!!!
How many urban post offices get chickens sent to them? Walk up to the counter and say “we have the noisy box”. They laugh, and bring us our chicks. Open […]
A new workbench!
Craigslist is amazing! I found a free 4′ x 8′ workbench out of MDF board. This means that I don’t have to build cages and electronics on my living room […]
Groundbreaking!!!
After a several month delay due to health circumstances, the ground is finally broken on the Citizen Science Agronomy project. The sweet sorghum crop is in my hand, and will […]
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