The Sebastopols

The Sebastopols are reaching maturity and have settled in nicely here at the homestead. It’s as if they’ve always been here with us. Their personalities are starting to emerge and we definitely have our favorites. We are still unsure of their sexes, but that should be obvious pretty soon. They are starting to exhibit some… Continue reading The Sebastopols

We Got Geese!!

When we first started farming/homesteading about 9 years ago I was warned. We were preparing to buy our first chickens and everyone told me they were the “gateway” animal. “Build a bigger coop than you think you need” was some of the best advice we were offered. And boy were they right! Chicken math is… Continue reading We Got Geese!!

It’s Blackberry Season!

My favorite season is upon us. Hours upon hours spent in my happy place. There’s lots of “work” to be done. Isn’t it interesting how work doesn’t really feel like work at all when it’s something you really love doing. This is the life we are stewarding at The Fourteen Acres. Dirty hands and full… Continue reading It’s Blackberry Season!