In 2021, we needed to start a new laying flock. Living off-grid with only a small amount of solar power, we needed to learn how to brood chicks with very little- or preferably zero- electricity. We saw kerosene set-ups to provide heat. In pondering over it though, for one thing, Krystal is highly sensitive to [...]
Vultures have been visiting the Ranch recently. On this particular morning, these two alighted upon the 100' tall lightning strike pine tree behind the cabin to sun and preen themselves. Needless to say, the Sheppies did not appreciate their presence! I'm not sure how I feel about them myself. On one hand, they are nature's [...]
The melodic songs of the mountain bluebird and larks have returned as the voice of spring in our highland mountain home. And last week, we spotted the first Swallowtail, Spring Azure, and Mourning Cloak butterflies. There are lots of baby animals on the Ranch: Alpine goat kids, Shetland lambs, Delaware and Australorp chicks; with Satin [...]
