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Geo Bird Cage: The Parakeets Get a New Home

November 2, 2020

I have kept parakeets since I was 12 years old. Growing up, my parents enjoyed my sisters and I having pets. Over the years, we’ve had dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, hermit crabs, and tropical fish, but it was my blue and white parakeet named Pipet, after 7th grade science class, that started my love affair…

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Gardening with Free Ranging Chickens

July 6, 2020

One of the most popular question that I am often asked is, can I free range my chickens in my yard and not have it ending up looking like a complete dust bowl? The simple answer is yes. Over the years I have developed some tried and true techniques that should help to help keep both…

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Photo Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week

May 1, 2020

This week it has rained quite a bit on Cape Cod. We’ve had stolen glimpses of sunshine and took full advantage of those infrequent moments. Living in the Northeast, I always feel that we are behind much of the country. We still don’t have any leaves on our trees yet, although we can finally see…

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Time for Catching Up and Silver Linings

April 15, 2020

It’s hard to believe that we have been home for the past month except for going to work at my husband’s and my respective jobs in healthcare. Life has become a bit surreal and most things that we would consider mundane such as going to the grocery store, running errands and even getting a haircut…

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Social Distancing: 12 Ways to Keep Busy at Home

March 13, 2020

Social Distancing. Some of us may be spending more time at home and changing up our daily routines for a little while. For many, life is already disrupted. Lately, it’s been giving me time to think about some clever and fun ways to not only keep myself but my kids occupied. I can’t say that…

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Chickens Health Issues

Ovarian Cancer in Backyard Chickens

February 24, 2020

I’ve wanted to write this post on ovarian cancer in backyard chickens for a while. But it has taken me some time to do the research so that I can share it with you today. Lately, there is quite a deal of discussion on social media forums about how to deal with hens that experience…

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Crafts DIY Projects

Workshop: Create an Herbal and Citrus Apothecary Garland

February 5, 2020

I’m gearing up to head out to Belton, Texas for this year’s Mother Earth News Fair. I’m super excited to be heading back to Texas this year. I can’t wait! I’ve been invited to share a few presentations as well as do a hands-on-workshop with some of the attendees. As you know I love crafting!…

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Snow Blind: Why Won’t My Chickens Walk on Snow?

January 24, 2020

It wasn’t until the first snow fall, that I discovered chickens are snow blind. At first, I could not figure out why the chickens did not want to leave their coop. I tossed out some mealworms to entice them, but they did budge from the coop door. Was it too cold? Too windy? Too wet?…

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Thirty Little Things: Week One

December 4, 2019

Lately, I find myself noticing the little things more after my loss last year. The little things are with us everyday. So, I’ve decided to invite folks on Instagram over the next few weeks to share the little things in life that bring a smile to your face or a flutter to your heart. We…

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Flock Safety: Backyard Chicken Predators

November 22, 2019

Over the years, I’ve written quite a bit about backyard chicken predators, including a few different post on how to best predator-proof your chickens’ home. Meanwhile, emails and questions about chicken predators fill my inbox on a regular basis. Therefore, I thought that it might be time to do a more extensive post on what…

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Sharing an inspired life from the New England seaside. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness.

Geo Bird Cage: The Parakeets Get a New Home

Gardening with Free Ranging Chickens

Photo Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week

Time for Catching Up and Silver Linings

Social Distancing: 12 Ways to Keep Busy at Home

Ovarian Cancer in Backyard Chickens

Workshop: Create an Herbal and Citrus Apothecary Garland

Snow Blind: Why Won’t My Chickens Walk on Snow?

Thirty Little Things: Week One

Flock Safety: Backyard Chicken Predators

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