As I took the tray of sprouts out to the chickens I pulled some weeds as I went and added them to the tray. Some grass (ripped to less than 6” in length), and some henbit (purple flowers). Hello spring!
Sprouts and weeds
Month: March 2020
Not My Tree, Not My Cats
I took our dog for a walk and heard a terrible ruckus: cats yelling at the top of a tree. Not my tree, not my cats, but the Big Orange Tom is known to us. He is the king of the neighborhood and father to probably half the local cat population. We don’t know if anyone has given him a name other than Big Orange Tom, or if he has people he cuddles (he won’t let us near him). There is plenty of food to be had all along the street, so it is hard to tell if he has a permanent home.
He cornered a neighbor tortie and she was letting him know that she was not interested. He sauntered halfway down the tree and laid on a branch in a total jerk move of cat chess. We checked on them again on the return leg of the walk and they had both scampered, so no rescues needed.
Round Nest in a Square Box
I’m sharing a picture of one of my hens’ favorite nest boxes because it makes me happy. I love how even though the box is rectangular, they have spent so much time fussing with the straw that they have formed a nice oval. Now, sometimes an egg will land on the outer slope of the nest and roll into the corner, but at least I know to look there now. They have two favorite nests, both with these repurposed bins given to me by a friend. The other four nesting areas lay dormant, but these, behind the curtains, are hoppin’ places to be!
Return of the mini skirt
What? I’m advocating the return of the mini skirt? That is very unlike me, what is going on?
It is the legging craze. So comfy, with bright colors, no zippers or buttons, easy on and off. Leggings are a great option for my very flexible youngest, who struggles with tight jean buttons. But schools are not keen on leggings and t-shirts (and there are so many t-shirts with great messages!) So here is my solution: the mini skirt. In particular, a knit skirt made from material that flexes like leggings but covers past the fingertips like a tunic or dress.
The skirt my youngest is modeling (she insisted our dog be in the picture, and he is so cute) is made from the bottom of a t-shirt. Following the rules and repurposing? Win win. I sewed some soft elastic at the top to help it stay on. I am going to make her some in every color! She gets to wear her favorite leggings and t-shirts, and we follow the rules. So, I’m advocating a mini skirt return… with leggings.
Sneaky fox
The trail cam caught a fox sneaking in for a drink at the trickle that is our stream in the back woods. We think it is neat to see foxes on the trail cam, especially when the chickens are safely tucked away in their Fort Knox.
Critters and Craft 