Heritage Preserved at Double S Farm: Great Things Are Happening

Every day it is something else. Not a bad something else, just something else. When we bought this place, we knew we would have a LOT of work to do. It has been a wonderful journey. I can't say it's one I'd like to repeat, well, at least not to this extent. I would do it all over again, though.

We fixed the leak under the kitchen sink this week. That was a VERY good thing. It is something we've put off for a while, thinking we'll get to it, but never did. Hubby decided "I'm going to fix it", period. One more "to do" off the list.

Market was pretty good last week. I love visiting with everyone - vendors and customers alike. I meant so many interesting people. I have learned a lot as well. It is true, what they say, you can learn something every day if you just pay attention.

A couple of weeks ago we picked up some cornish cross chicks. I think I've said I don't care for the way they grow but the freezer is empty, so..... Anyway, I had them in a dog crate on the front porch. We HAD to start a chicken tractor to move them. We had planned on having it done before now, but things kept creeping up. I'm sure I'm the only one this happens to, right? We started - or, I should say, HUBBY started on it this week. It was finished up this afternoon - Wahoo!! The chickies are now outside and no longer stinking up the front porch. Yes, 12 little chickies will make a smelly mess. They are enjoying their freedom. They now have a much larger "house" and a nice yard as well.

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They Love It!

One of the reasons I love having chickens - aside from the LOVE! - is for the eggs! Right now, I get a variety of colors. White, tan, brown, dark brown and GREEN! Just love the green eggs. My customers at the market enjoy the green ones too, especially those with children. Green Eggs and Ham anyone? I collect eggs every day and love finding them when they're still warm. They come inside, get put in a carton and refrigerated right away. I wait until the day before market (or just before I get ready to use them) to wash them. This helps them stay fresh longer.

Did you know eggs are laid with a protective coating on them? It's called "Bloom". It helps to keep out air and bacteria. That is why an egg will last a long time w/out refrigeration and how a hen can lay eggs over several days before beginning to set. Cool, huh?

In between working outside with the goats, chickens and gardens, I managed to knit my nephew that pair of wool socks he's been wanting for way too long. I sure do hope he likes them. Knitting and crocheting are not just hobbies for me, they're productive hobbies!! How cool is it that you can enjoy something AND end up with a useful item in the end? Hubby watches television while I create. It's a good thing.

Sock knitting is simple and can be relatively quick. The hardest part is getting them the same size. I have learned to use a ruler instead of my eyes. My daughter will be the recipient of my next pair.

Friday is the due date for my goat, Orla. I am so very excited. I have worked on getting things prepared for the arrival of her baby/ies. This week I'll get my kidding kit together. With any luck, all I'll need to do is take care of the umbilical cord, give it/them their BoSe injection and admire the cuteness. I wonder what Winnie and Peanut will think of the baby/ies?

Orla - laying at the gate where she moans and moans for attention or sympathy.

Either Winnie or Peanut (they're twins and I can't tell them apart in pictures unless I can see them from the side) trying to lure me in for extra loving.

Here are a few pictures of the rest of my "week", I love showing my babies off, so I hope you enjoy.