CEH Week in Review 9/29

Its almost October and it really is beginning to feel like fall. I've been loving the crisp cool mornings this week. Here is what has been happening around CEH.

The two Black Copper Marans pullets that we kept from this hatch have been introduced into our main flock and are adjusting well. 

Maybelline, our 2 year old Black Copper Marans hen went to live with another family last week. She was always a sweet girl and we hope that she will be happy at her new farm.

Broody Brenda and Our First Broody Hatch

Little miss broody pants.

Oh Brenda.  Brenda is one of the "new girls" from this spring. She is a Tetra Tint. Many people have never heard of this breed before. Tetra Tints are a cross between a Rhode Island red male and a white leghorn female. They are produced by Mt. Healthy Hatcheries and sold to Tractor Supply stores. (I'm a sucker for the chick bin at TSC)

CEH Week in Review 9/22

It has been a rather exciting week here at Colored Egg Homestead. We have new chicks!
I'll be doing a separate and more detailed post this week about our experience with our first (and second) ever broody hens and our first hatching experience with them. But for now, here is some fluffy cuteness for you to enjoy.

Awwww <3

Here is another little cutie that hatched somewhat recently on our little farm.

5 Tips for Feeling Fabulous This Fall

Summer is beginning to fade and cooler temperatures are creeping in here in eastern NC. The leaves have already begun to change into vibrant colors and are starting to fall to the ground. A new season is upon us. The days will become shorter and before we know it the holidays will be here. 

It is far too easy to get caught up in the madness and excitement of this season and forget to take care of ourselves. So here are my top 5 tips for feeling fabulous this fall. 

CEH Week in Review 9/15

I just love this time of year. Cooler weather, crunchy leaves, PUMPKINS! Autumn is by far my favorite season. 

Here is whats been happening around the homestead this week.

Saving Seeds

The art of saving seed has been practiced by gardeners long before there were commercial seed companies. It is because of seed saving that we have so many wonderful heirloom vegetable varieties today. By saving seed from your healthiest, most productive plants, your seed collection will adapt and become accustomed to your local climate, growing conditions and pests. Saving seeds from successful crops is easy and ensures continuity in your garden from year to year.

CEH Week in Review 9/8

Another week has come and gone. We are beginning to get back into something that could resemble a routine here around the homestead. Our daily schedule is still a little nutty and it seems like there are never enough hours in the day but we make it work.  

This week around CEH...

William W. Dow Memorial Beginning Farmer & Rancher Scholarship

Recently I received notification that I was chosen as a recipient of the William W. Dow Memorial Beginning Farmer & Rancher Scholarship offered through the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. 

This scholarship will allow me to attend the 28th annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference this November in Durham, NC. I feel enormously blessed to have been chosen to receive this gift.

CEH Week in Review 9/1

August is over and summer is slipping away. This past week seemed to just fly by. Our oldest child started 2nd grade this week and our youngest will begin preschool in a few days. Fall soccer is in full swing as well with practices and games for both kids.  

Meanwhile, the chickens are oblivious to it all.