The Chicken Mama

Stuff I Built This Summer

It’s no secret that I like building stuff. A lot. I’m not very good at it, but I have a great time and nothing has fallen apart…yet.

I started this summer knowing the VERY FIRST project I wanted to tackle …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, DIY, Mostly Human

It has been quite the week here at Happy Mama Acre! I must say I’ve spent the better part of it with a silly grin on my face watching the animals, especially the baby chicks and their mamas. After watching …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Chickens

It Takes A Village

Ah, it is finally, finally summer here—my very favorite time of year. We have been graced with hot days and warm evenings. The animals spend the mornings and evenings seeking out the cool breezes blowing through the barnyard. In the …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Chickens

The Surrogate Mama

Well, the saga continues with Mama Jasmine and Little One. It has been so wonderful to be able to watch this pair as Little One grows up. I’m so, so lucky.

Each evening since my post last week, I …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Chickens

No Ma’am. Not Yet. Not Today.

Last night was one of those times that tried my little animal-loving soul.

It has only been a month since Little One hatched. This past week, I’ve been watching her with some concern. Jasmine stopped talking to her the way …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Chickens

A New Path…And Maybe More Chicks?

When I say a new path, I’m not getting all philosophical on you.

No, I literally mean A NEW PATH. The grass in the barnyard was so tall the animals weren’t walking through it. I kid you not. The goats …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Chickens, Doink and The Goats

Just Out Of Reach

Ah, hello again. I’ve been way too busy in a not fun kind of way. There’s not enough time to sit down and write, and precious few minutes in the barnyard with my camera to capture a story or two. …

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Filed Under: Around the Barnyard, Doink and The Goats