So, I thought incubating eggs was really easy and didn’t require too much effort but boy was I wrong! Our first batch of eggs didn’t hatch at all! I believe the problem was with the humidity. See, here in Austin, Texas it is naturally rather humid. And I mean REALLY humid. The humidity level inside…
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Paving the Driveway Entrances
At long last we have done it! We paved our driveway entrances to allow for gates to be installed. This was a crucial step in the process of fencing in the whole property since without gates there would be no use for the fence! The process of paving only took a couple days total and…
Naming our Baby Turkey Poults
We have had the hardest time keeping baby turkeys alive, but we have 3 survivors this time. We ordered our first batch of turkeys from Murray McMurray Hatchery last year and that was a total disaster. The turkeys were in the same box as the ducklings and unfortunately the ducks spilled their waterer and flooded…
Awassi Sheep are Finally Here!
Finally, after many months of planning and searching, we got our very first Awassi Sheep! They were very difficult to find as pure-bred Awassi are quite rare here in Texas, but I managed to located a sheep breeder in Hubbard,TX (2 hours drive away). He had a small herd of about 40 sheep, but only…
Summer Garden French Quiche Lorraine
A beautiful and joyful celebration of summer, this Quiche Lorraine recipe uses the freshest farm-raised eggs, homegrown tomatoes and zucchini from Reilly Farms. It is a simple, favorite dish among the French who eat this lovely quiche for any meal of the day, but I made it for lunch. You will need 2 hours to…
Welcoming 4 Newborn Kittens!
On the 13th of April, around 2 pm, our cat Pita had her first kitten. Over the course of 4 hours she had 3 more. It was a beautiful and amazing experience for us to be able to witness the birth of new cats into this world. As you can see, there are two grey…
Our Handsome New Rooster Named Kenny
We got a new rooster on the farm recently and I am so happy he is here!!! His name is Kenny, named not by me but the people who raised him. He is the sweetest, most beautiful rooster I’ve ever had. He has a cream colored coat, speckled with black, tan, brown and greenish black….
Lucky Irish Cast Iron Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs, a beloved classic of British and Irish cuisine, have been delighting taste buds for centuries. These yummy treats, consisting of boiled eggs encased in seasoned sausage meat, breaded, and deep-fried to golden perfection, make for a satisfying snack, appetizer, or picnic favorite. Today, we’ll dive into the history of Scotch eggs, provide a…
Backyard Rabbits -About the TAMUK Breed
TAMUK stands for: Texas A&M University of Kingsville. That’s where this rabbit breed was created. The breed is primarily for meat, however the furs are also very nice and useful. Originally, it was bred from the Flemish Giant, Champagne d’ Argent, and Californian rabbits. Naturally these rabbits are large in size growing up to be between…
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