The post-Christmas weather included an ice storm, 56 degree days, a inch or two of snow, and wind.
Today was a picture perfect day.
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The post-Christmas weather included an ice storm, 56 degree days, a inch or two of snow, and wind.
Today was a picture perfect day.
Related posts:
Beautiful pictures. What do you do with the pheasants? Why are they out of their pens in the winter? I came into the world of farming this past summer while working on a 36 acre organic farm named, “Comeback.” I quickly learned to temper my romantized notions of farming with the back breaking realities. However, I loved it. I worked with a very experienced farmer who had his own unique way of doing things. I harvested in monsoons, weeded in 100 degree temps, learned to live with bees and all kinds of insects. I really appreciate your site and hope to continue to learn about small farm life through your blog. My dream is to have a small farm one day.
Hi Leon,
I raised the pheasants from day old chicks until 18 weeks, then released them to the habitat around the farm. A few have decided to stay close to the barn and their old pen, so I feed them. Wildlife biologists debate where releasing pen raised birds leads to survivability…some studies say 10% or less. But even if 10% survive, it’s a start. Once you start feeding in the winter, I think it is important to keep feeding as the birds wont seek out other food sources.
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