- Oct 7, 2016
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Dreams do come true. My family moved to the city life when I was 12 & now 40+ years; 5 kids & 19 grandchildren later, I have finally made it back to the country where I belong. At this time I have a big coop out in the paddock housing 5 shavers (ex-battery hens) & Blu the roo...hes just about a teenager now. By the house we have 10 Bantys - 2 of them are Frizzles - BuckBuck & Petal. Petal has been laying for 2 months & decided a couple of days ago that shes gonna be a mama so because it's her first time, I've removed all but 4 eggs. We got 5 weaner pigs & now 5 months later they are huge. It's been 6 months of pure happiness & I feel like I'm on an adventure everyday. Can't wait to get my "meat chooks" next & then perhaps 4 sheep. For me personally, any named animal will never see the pot. Those that don't get 'name's will be grown for food. Somehow 2 of the pigs (a male & a female) have ended up with a name but I didn't do it lol so we will just have to wait & see what happens. I visit Backyard chickens nearly everyday & thanx to the forums, I have learned lots & have found answers to many many questions. I think it's because of this, my journey into small homesteading has been smooth & reasonably stress free so thank you all for sharing your knowledge. That's all from me for now. Wishing everyone a great day...Raye
