Kristen’s Chickens and Farming Ventures

[BlueBaby]

Kris, one of the many things on my list of must haves after a tractor is a saw mill. The one I've chosen is made in Canada. With the trees I have here and my wood shop (after the pigs are processed) there are a ton of things I could make and sell. Working full time and trying to keep the farm alive is just about all I can handle. I keep telling myself that if I can just make it to the age to draw social security I can re-direct.

I hope that your future plan's will work out for you!​

 

[Kris5902]

Kris, one of the many things on my list of must haves after a tractor is a saw mill. The one I've chosen is made in Canada. With the trees I have here and my wood shop (after the pigs are processed) there are a ton of things I could make and sell. Working full time and trying to keep the farm alive is just about all I can handle. I keep telling myself that if I can just make it to the age to draw social security I can re-direct.

They can be a great income! We have a woodmizer. When you get the tractor, make sure you get one compatible with a fork attachment, it makes loading the logs much easier. A little fore-planning goes a long way. I’m trying to figure out how I can work “working” into the farming schedule, and honestly it’s scary considering trying to balance it out!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

That hat ... I love it!!

It does look a little large for a chicken, but might fit a kitty! And yes, totally adorable!

I was in looking for more inexpensive embroidery threads (yes for more bracelets!), craft felt to line my little tin drink can boxes, and something to make a jewelry type spinner to display them on. We had a nice discussion on using vertical space to draw interest at the market, and how we didn’t really have anything to do that with. The killer really wants a spinner, so I’ve got a dollar store lazy Susan to adapt

Thanks for the hat likes. It wasn't how I was trying to get it but I quite like it. Not sure how to secure one to a chicken's head though

I have seen people use flyscreen nailed to a frame, a bit like a tiny window, and hang earrings through the mesh. Perhaps you could do something similar with hardware cloth or larger chook wire and thread the bracelets through the holes?

Or just an upright board, or old picture frame with nails for hanging. It could be quite "rustic"

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Kris, one of the many things on my list of must haves after a tractor is a saw mill. The one I've chosen is made in Canada. With the trees I have here and my wood shop (after the pigs are processed) there are a ton of things I could make and sell. Working full time and trying to keep the farm alive is just about all I can handle. I keep telling myself that if I can just make it to the age to draw social security I can re-direct.

I love woodwork @rjohns39 . Please post your creations for us to admire!

 

[rjohns39]

I love woodwork @rjohns39 . Please post your creations for us to admire!

All of the wood work in this house was us. I designed the kitchen too. https://www.redfin.com/VA/West-Springfield/7706-Harwood-Pl-22152/home/9773380 We did all of the cabinets, vanities and counter tops, except those that are stone. The baker's nook is a white maple butcher block and I inlaid dark walnut pie rings for working dough's and breads.

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning Kris

 

[aart]

All of the wood work in this house was us.

That not just 'wood working' that's 'cabinetry '.

 

[WhoDatChick]

All of the wood work in this house was us. I designed the kitchen too. https://www.redfin.com/VA/West-Springfield/7706-Harwood-Pl-22152/home/9773380 We did all of the cabinets, vanities and counter tops, except those that are stone. The baker's nook is a white maple butcher block and I inlaid dark walnut pie rings for working dough's and breads.

This is beautiful rj!!

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Nice work @rjohns39. I especially like the pie rings. Kris, I'm so excited to hear about the concrete pour on Monday. You must take pictures for us.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

I'm just getting started with making friendship bracelets. Do you have a place that you get patterns or any pointers? The girls wanted to try something new and I thought this would be a good thing to do over the winter and maybe even sell a few or something.