As with having any kind of pet or livestock in your care, I knew that having chickens was going to come with its ups and downs. I had prepared myself for the fact that there might be sickness, that there… Continue reading

Well it sure was an exciting evening at the Burch house the other night when I went to check on the chooks. We have the coop all insulated and I was going out one last time before bed to check… Continue reading

We always love when we have company out at the farm, especially when family comes to visit! This weekend we had the pleasure of enjoying the  company of Dan’s mom Terry and her husband Mike, who came down to Edmonton… Continue reading

This being the first Christmas at the house, I am very excited. I am respectful and wait to decorate until after Remembrance Day, but let’s be honest, this year I am biting at the bit to get started. Dan’s tradition… Continue reading

It’s official…Winter has arrived. It started last night after dinner. We were driving home from the farm and the snow began to fall. Not even small flakes, we’re talking chunks falling from the sky! Most of it was melting as… Continue reading

So, now that I was finally able to get the present to the birthday girl (only a week late, I am sorry!) I can reveal my newest little project. I am on an alpaca kick, and to inform Dan of… Continue reading

When I came to visit Dan at the farm for my first time, one of the first things we did was climb into his ’84 Ford Ranger and take a tour of the property. He had worked some long hard… Continue reading

Thanksgiving has arrived already. Where is Fall going?! The leaves have changed their colours and are leaving the trees. The nights are colder, and most mornings appear with frost. I’m afraid for what’s coming next. Dan and I are taking… Continue reading

After a week of working in the rain and mucky conditions, our fence is finally up! Dan and I assembled the gates and got them hung. After spending a couple weeks in the garage healing after their spay surgeries the girls were… Continue reading

Tomorrow marks the official Autumnal Equinox and I find myself very excited for cool evenings, cozy fireplaces and of course a good book to get all caught up in! What’s better than getting lost in the pages of a good book,… Continue reading