The chickens have been slowly and gradually replacing their feathers, and preparing themselves for the colder weather to come in a process called molting.  As I collected eggs this evening, I saw a couple of clues - feathers in the chicken run looking like snow on the ground, and only ten eggs today, down from the nearly two dozen a day we have been getting for most of the summer. If you've come by lately looking for eggs, we have been perpetually out. The good news is the hens born this year are starting to lay, so  soon enough we'll be able to take down the "sold out" sign.

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Jennifer called last night, she's having an excellent time in Tennessee, and learning lots.

Thank you everyone who made the trek out to our place for Saturday's Rural Romp. It's always a treat to talk to like minded people who support our local food system. I would particularly like to thank the volunteers who helped make the day run smoothly. I could not have done this without you. Thanks David for your time, I'm glad that we were able to finally connect and talk shop...and thank you Stacey for hanging in for the whole day,  I couldn't have done this without you!

for the Fall Rural Romp!

We are busily getting ready for the Rural Romp. Our gardens are getting ready for their long winter sleep and the chicks have all grown up. We have lots to offer this weekend from pastured chicken to homemade jams to paintings done here at the farm. Drop by and say "HI" to all the critters and the people too!