We have put a lot of work into restoring our chicken coop from its original dilapidated condition. The result is a very solid, safe, comfortable and cute home for our chickens. Despite their fancy digs, our chickens love being outside any time there is not snow on the ground. TheyContinue Reading
This old round-top barn on the property was one of the primary features of the old farmstead that we fell in love with. We had all kinds of fantasies about how we would use the barn: for horses, a sports area in the hayloft for the kids, a workshop… AfterContinue Reading
Winters in Minnesota get cold. Really cold. On January 2nd, we woke up to temperatures of -30 degrees F. We have 11 laying hens that we do our best to keep somewhat comfortable during these frigid winter months. One of the strategies that we use is to bank snow upContinue Reading