by Susan | Oct 17, 2012 | On the Farm, Turkeys
Freezer camp has commenced. The turkeys have been with us almost 17 weeks. Three of the six chicks purchased in June departed for freezer camp – an average of 15+ pounds each. There’s something endearing about the turkeys that makes dispatching them harder...
by Susan | Jul 28, 2012 | On the Farm, Turkeys
This morning, Paul found an unexpected sight in the garage. The turkey dudettes broke free of their brooder last night. These three were strolling about the garage. Another couple took up residence on top of the brooder. They’d managed to slide off the screen...
by Susan | Jul 2, 2012 | Chickens, Ducks, On the Farm, Turkeys
I spent the most glorious hour this evening sitting at the edge of the duck pond, sun dipping lower in the sky, with a glass of wine and my book. It was like a mini vacation relaxing away from work and the phone, watching the baby ducks negotiate their place among the...
by Susan | Jun 16, 2012 | On the Farm, Turkeys
Meet the next generation of Turkey Dudes! We brought home six (yes 6) week-old white turkey chicks today. They’re cute little things – friendly with very gentle, trusting eyes. They’d better get ugly before the holidays arrive. Past Turkey Dude Posts...
by Susan | Nov 24, 2011 | On the Farm, Turkeys
Unlike some other turkeys, our birds did not get a pardon. Thanks the turkey has been resting in the fridge since Sunday. Chris went off to freezer camp. I’m not a big fan of turkey, but I love all of the accouterments – the stuffing, the cranberry salad,...
by Susan | Oct 9, 2011 | Chickens, On the Farm, Turkeys
Suddenly, autumn is showing her colors. We had our first scrape-your-windows hard frost last week. On October 5th – can you believe it? Entirely too early for comfort. That snap of cold has triggered some changes. Here are a few autumn pics from around the...
by Susan | Aug 29, 2011 | Turkeys
They're still too cute to think about serving up at Thanksgiving!
by Susan | Aug 14, 2011 | Chickens, Turkeys
by Susan | Aug 10, 2011 | Turkeys
Thanksgiving dinner is here! These three-day-old baby turkeys arrived at the local feed and seed today. When I brought them home, Hannah insisted on naming them. A family “no-no” for things that will grace the dinner table. She’s calling...
