Every few years, come chick time, we need to replenish our flock–just because that’s how chicken’s work at our house. They either get old and don’t lay any more, or they slowly die, one by one, by various means, and we just find ourselves needing more! There are basically three ways to get them: Three…
It’s a Good Day to Have a Good Hen! (or 10)
Eggs here on the high plains were $6-something at Walmart last night, (February 2025) and I have heard of even MORE outrageous prices in other stores! I am SO glad we have chickens…healthy chickens! It IS a good day to have a good Hen! Good Hen Income? My husband read about someone near a city…
Keeping Your Pets Warm in Bitter Winter Temperatures
Do you have pets that live outside….even in the winter? I know that God did a tremendous job of preparing animals for winter…..just look at a the snow piled up on the back of a cow, just look at those tiny little legs and feet of the tiniest bird! AMAZING! Cattle’s normal body temperature is…
Meet The Crew
Meet Breeze, our sweet, goofy, 1/2 Golden Retriever, 1/2 Golden Lab. She THINKS she is the equivalent of “Hank”–you know…. “Head of Ranch Security”, and we just let her think so. She loves to carry her stuffed animals around in her mouth. When someone pulls up, she frantically runs and looks for her latest one…
Welcome To Julie Of the High Plains!
Well, here we are…. Julie of the High Plains. I suppose I ought to start by actually saying it… WELCOME!—and if you’ve found your way here, chances are we have a few things in common. Anywhere we live, life has a way of keeping us way too busy, and on our toes, or running around…