Author: Nerdbilly


  • Chicken Hidey-Hole

    Chicken Hidey-Hole

    There is an old dead tree behind our barn with a lot of brambles and overgrowth surrounding it. Naturally, this is one of our chickens favorite places to hang out. Yesterday, as I watched them relaxing in there, I kind of understood the appeal – it’s their own little hidey-hole getaway. I wonder if they…

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  • Eggstremely Tiny!

    Eggstremely Tiny!

    I just went out to gather eggs and discovered a little pee wee in one of the nests! Isn’t it adorable? I’m not sure if it is one of our standard breed pullets just coming into her laying maturity, or if one of our little bantams might have laid her first cackleberry! I’m very excited…

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  • More Wildflowers

    More Wildflowers

    You may remember my post from about a month ago featuring native plants/wildflowers. Well, some new lovelies have come into season, so I thought I’d share them with you quickly this morning! I have yet to identify these purple blooms; I’m using the great database available at U.S. Wildflowers, but still haven’t tracked it down.…

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