Today has been slightly warmer so I decided to get some more winterizing done. DH is not really a detail man...................
Yesterday I rewired the heater for the chicken waterer. Those things never last over a few years and they are grossly expensive for what they are. It was sort of an unlovely fix, but it works. No frozen water this morning. I also drug the long outdoor extension cord out to the chicken house so both the heater and a light could be accommodated. Of course, the hens thanked me by cutting production in half!!!
I bought a heat lamp for the puppies and we got them relocated today to the east sheds. The brown one with white on her face seems to be the most lively so far. They are beginning to get their eyes open when they aren't squinting them....and are more active. I hope they don't wander out of the box/nest. DH says Mama will see to them. I hope he is right.
This one once disturbed decided to find a snack,
and had great success,
I had a busy morning before it warmed up enough to venture outside.
I made a batch of peach and strawberry jam for the kids. I also made a small apple tart for us.
The skimmings are always reserved for the chef....and her mate:
The foamy stuff is a little tarter but very tasty.
and the tart,
I was out of frozen crust so I made up the batch of Nathan's Never-Fail Recipe (6 crusts) so I now have my crusts in the freezer for Thanksgiving.
I am finished for the day.
Tomorrow I will move some potted things I didn't get planted to the Milk Parlor for the winter.
Yesterday I rewired the heater for the chicken waterer. Those things never last over a few years and they are grossly expensive for what they are. It was sort of an unlovely fix, but it works. No frozen water this morning. I also drug the long outdoor extension cord out to the chicken house so both the heater and a light could be accommodated. Of course, the hens thanked me by cutting production in half!!!
I bought a heat lamp for the puppies and we got them relocated today to the east sheds. The brown one with white on her face seems to be the most lively so far. They are beginning to get their eyes open when they aren't squinting them....and are more active. I hope they don't wander out of the box/nest. DH says Mama will see to them. I hope he is right.
This one once disturbed decided to find a snack,
and had great success,
I had a busy morning before it warmed up enough to venture outside.
I made a batch of peach and strawberry jam for the kids. I also made a small apple tart for us.
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| From Food |
The skimmings are always reserved for the chef....and her mate:
The foamy stuff is a little tarter but very tasty.
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| From Food |
and the tart,
I was out of frozen crust so I made up the batch of Nathan's Never-Fail Recipe (6 crusts) so I now have my crusts in the freezer for Thanksgiving.
I am finished for the day.
Tomorrow I will move some potted things I didn't get planted to the Milk Parlor for the winter.
