Well, one hen has started laying anyway. I went to check on the chickens this morning and I found two small eggs which look to be from the Ameraucana. The shells and membrane were quite robust. I’ve heard that they … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2014
After a flurry of activity this weekend adjusting the chemistry of the grapes and getting everything “just so”, the wine is calmly fermenting down in my cellar. It looks a bit messy, but it’s supposed to be that way. It … Continue reading
A while back I placed an order for 200 pounds of 2014 Zinfandel grapes, and yesterday I got the call that the vineyard is harvesting this week and that the grapes will be available for me to pick up at … Continue reading
After living in my house for nearly a year, I finally got around to buying a stove! I chose a white one because I’m sort of converging on a white theme for this kitchen. The fridge is white and I … Continue reading
I spruced up the front yard at my house last week. I think it’s looking pretty nice! I brought in 6 yards of bark mulch to take the place of the long-dead lawn, which I never replanted on account of … Continue reading
The chickens are doing well. They’re about eleven weeks old now and they seem healthy and happy. Here they are eating some tasty scratch grain mixed in with their regular feed. I’ve still got them on starter/grower feed. They should … Continue reading
This is the BLT with avocado sandwich from Time Deli on Bascom in San Jose. I ordered it on marbled rye bread, which I love, and I’m always happy to find a place that serves it. Time Deli has been … Continue reading
Today is Day Three of the mostly-completed poultry habitat, and the girls seem to be enjoying it. They aren’t particularly enjoying the weather, with a high of around 90 degrees yesterday. They spend a fair bit of time laying down … Continue reading
I finally finished up the chicken run yesterday with the installation of the door. The chickens are now fenced in! This morning I built a ramp for them so that they can get up and down, and for the first … Continue reading
The chickens grow fast! … Continue reading