by sherrables | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
This week we added Spent Barley Grains for our chickens. On Sunday Anne and I visited with the brewmaster at Lake Chelan Brewery. “Strange question,” we said, “but what do you do with your grain after you brew your beer?” He took us out to...
by sherrables | Mar 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Small weather miracle. Here’s my gardening buddy Alfonso visiting two days before the Open House. And then came Saturday and the feel of spring. Chickens were all on their best behavior as more than 40 people shared our Many Spokes Open House. My favorite part...
by sherrables | Mar 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
A March snowstorm on the land yesterday… our first strong wind overnight to test our chicken structures…baby chicks growing fast, cuter than ever…its time for the Open House tomorrow – Saturday. 770 Kinsey Road Manson, WA 1 to 4 p.m. This elf...
by sherrables | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
A bit of the feast that our birds enjoy! Out of date vegetables from the supermarket make a rich meal for our chickens. Those watermelons are the top prize. Lettuce is high on the list. Thank you IGA Chelan and Red Apple Manson. Did you know? Chickens...
by sherrables | Mar 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today felt almost normal – almost routine. Feeding chickens. Gathering eggs. No mishaps today! Anne and I are taking turns sleeping at the cabin at the farm. It feels better after losing chickens to hawks and owls the first nights. Milo barks when he hears...