The weather up here has finally stabilized enough that we can assemble our chicken coop and bring some chickens home!
I NEVER thought I’d be that type of person who would want chickens. My mom always talked about having a small farm and at one point we had a duck, but I remember just rolling my eyes. And here we are…
I’m most excited because this is our next step in my dream to someday be a homesteader. Jon and I go through an 18 pack a week so it was a no brainer to raise our own. We are starting with adult chickens from a farm across the state and will incorporate chicks in the next season. We’ve had the coop for a while, but this winter was just too unpredictable to put it up. Until today! The final assembly happens tomorrow and I am picking up our new flock of 3 on Wednesday. We have a seabright bantam chicken and two jersey giants joining us.
I have a little more research to do on the specifics of their breed, but our home is ready for them. Now… if only I can calm Gemini’s bird hunting instincts and show them that we are a team. Now one of the things my husband has reminded me of is that I run a summer camp 24/7 from June until August. I am actually excited to bring the chickens in and start my day off with something that’s going to provide for my family regularly. I think it’ll bring some balance into my perspective, but we shall see. I may have a totally different thought on that come the end of the week. LOL.
I’m so thankful for this opportunity to make Finn and Flour Farms something that could do a lot for my family down the road. Little steps each day will help me create something that could provide a lot of sustenance and fun for our future. Pictures to come on Wednesday!
-B
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