I'll guess you won't be surprised when I tell you that it is still cold here.
And Sunday graced us with more snow.
Which we needed...
just to top off all the ice.
Every step we take outside is treacherous.
I can't tell you how many falls I have had in the past week.
So many I am thinking of changing my name to Grace (sorry Grace)!
The goats come out of their houses only to eat...
and skate on the top of the frozen ice-covered snow.
Luckily, we are all still in one piece.
Grazing our way through the winter.
Hay for horses...
Monster popovers for humans!
We've been spending as much time by the fire as possible.
Which is great, because lots of knitting is being done.
This farmgirl scarf was a gift for a friend.
(It has no ends to get caught in farm equipment...hence the name.)
This piece will become a headband like the one pictured...
I am doing my own interpretation, however...with a cable added.
So life continues with a quiet rhythm...
tending to the needs of the animals, household chores, cooking, knitting.
And although we usually think of winter as a time of rest...
gearing up for the business of spring and summer gardening and outdoor chores...
I'm still not complaining, though.
All of this cold and snow and ice will make Spring all the more lovely to behold
when she finally arrives.
The days are getting longer and birdsong once again fills the morning air...
so it won't be long!
The days are getting longer and birdsong once again fills the morning air...
so it won't be long!
Even the guineas (with the exception of one) have had enough winter.
They spend their time in one of the chicken coops.
(Driving the hens mad with their infernal noise!)
PS: love the chicken waterers...since we installed them,
we no longer get flocks of wild birds roosting in the henhouse.
They cannot drink from the waterers due to their height.
And I believe it was water they were after.
The only drawback to these waterers is the fact that they do tend to drip a little,
so there is always a wet spot beneath them.
I have installed a rubber stall mat on the floor of the henhouse to keep this
moisture from rotting the floor.
Otherwise...a big win!
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Sending sunshine your way!
Popovers, hot out of the oven with butter and jam...to die for!!! Best breakfast ever....and high in protein because of the eggs!!
I use this recipe...try it....so simple and the ingredients are basic! RECIPE FOR POPOVERS
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/popovers-recipe
We have been lucky....almost no stink bugs here on the farm. In town they are terrible....so they can just stay there!!!
Have a great day!
Sorry to hear your chicken waterers are dripping. Try the Premier1 chicken nipples with the rubber gasket. Those do not drip in my coops at all. You will not be disappointed.
I have had enough of this winter. What did our farming ancestors do to keep their stock hydrated in the winter without the benefit of heated waterers I wonder? Hauling buckets and chipping lots of ice I suppose! I sure do miss my hose!! This winter has been an exhausting one caring for our animals, I can commiserate with you on that.
Think Spring!
Heather in PA
Lovely photos . It is cold but sunny here today , we had snow falling all weekend ! Yes it can get pretty slippery around the place ! Hope your butt is better after all the falls . Thanks for sharing and be careful out there ! Have a good day !
Your Farm Girl scarf is beautiful with all the Wintry neutral colors. Someone was thinking when they made a pattern minus the fringe that can be so dangerous around farm equipment. What a great handcrafted gift to give your friend. The headband is very pretty& adding the cable really goves it some character.
Your popovers are humongous! Popovers prove that some of the best things to eat are those that require minimal ingredients & can be ready for the oven in a few minutes. Have you ever tried adding some orange or lemon zest to the batter? It really adds a nice bit of flavor & aroma when eating them with butter & homemade jam. A pinch of thyme, savory or tarragon gives a nice savory taste..
Our snow storm is over & should start melting this afternoon once temps. are above freezing. I hope warmer weather finds it's way to your place soon. I'm sure you could use a break from the eternal cold & falling on the ice can get really old really fast.
As for the scarf...I had no pattern, just wrote down a pattern for the cable, etc and started knitting. I made it long enough for once around the neck with a little hanging for bulk....sort of similar to those infinity scarves...but much shorter. Scarves are dangerous on a farm!
I hope your snow melts quickly and that you get back to your great maritime climate!
Popovers !! Yum... Me want :) xxoo