Gloria Jean, there just ain't no such thing as too many chickens! Really girl! I'm shocked at that thought!!
We got a bit better harvest from the gardens than I thought was going to happen this year. Talk about a long, hot, dry summer! I loved it! I'm already missing our 90+ degree days. But as they say, all good things must end. The land is getting much needed rain now, but I for one could do without. I'd much rather deal with snow, tyvm!
We spent a good deal of this summer fishing. Not on the new boat, mind you. That will be next summer, following a winter long refit of the big boat. We're going to keep the small boat for a number of reasons. Foremost, the small boat had previously belonged to our best friend. When he passed away in 1997, his wife gave it to us. Lots and lots of fond memories of fishing McCalister Creek are tied to that boat. Secondly, it's just the right size for some of the smaller lakes in our area. So, we now have an abundance of boats to our name. I'd like to sell both the canoe and a small [12 footer] fiberglass boat. Just don't have any need for them, but this is NOT the time of year for selling either. I'll probably list them on Craig's List next spring, when I can get top dollar for them. Hey! Gotta come up with innovative ways to pay for the chicken feed, ya know! LOL
I did add four new little girls to the flock this past spring. They were supposed to be red sex links. Someone mistakenly put them in the RSL bin at the feed store and I took them at their word. They've grown up to be some of the sweetest and prettiest RIR girls I've ever seen come from a hatchery. And talk about laying a nice sized egg for pullets! WOW! I'm impressed. Now I just wish I had bought more of them.
I'm going to have to add a good number of girls next spring. I can't keep up with the demand for fresh eggs as it is now. I sure hope I don't lose some of my better customers over the winter, but, most of them understand the situation. We've been through this together before and they always keep in touch. They really like the eggs my girls produce and pounce the moment I let them know that eggs are available. So, I'm not really all that worried.
Well, speaking of those girls, I gotta got get to them. We're leaving for an auction in about a half hour and it's a 2 hour drive to get there!
Y'all have a great day! And keep the posts coming! I've been missing y'all a lot!
. I am canning apple sauce today too.. Yesterday it was apple butter, yum. My apple tree called Freedom bore the most it ever has and broke some limbs. I was sick and did not prune or spray this yr. They were terrible ugly on the outside but inside amazingly in tact and absolutely delicious. They taste a lot like a winesap. Love them. Next yr. I will spray and watch them not bare for me.
