Once upon a time, there was a big red hen who lived on a farm. Early one morning, she woke up and went outside. There, under the coop in the straw, she found a duck egg. “Who will help me care for this egg?” said the big red hen. “Not I,” said the mama duck …
What Would You Say To Her?
Written By: Cora Parker Do you ever turn on the radio and the song that is playing takes you back to a certain moment in time? A time that seemed so difficult when you were in that moment but looking back, was pure simplicity? I do this all of the time! Even certain smells will …
Let’s Talk About Ducks
Written By: Kerry Roberts Crazy chicken lady here! In my last article, I covered the basics of getting started with chickens. I’m going to shift gears to ducks this time around. While many of the same points apply, such as checking your local zoning laws, there are some differences to consider before jumping into duck …
The Outdoor Gift
Written By: Fran Cross Growing up, I never thought much about hunting. My dad hunted and so did my brothers. My mom shot birds and gophers, even trapped as well. I always thought it was my dad who showed my brothers how to trap and skin, but it was my mom. I love the fact that I …
Chicken Lady Wisdom: Getting Started
Written By: Kerry Roberts It’s official: I have become the crazy chicken lady. Even the neighbors know us as the chicken people, and the bus driver brings us empty egg cartons. With four kids and my affinity for baking, we go through a lot of eggs. When the pandemic boredom really set in, our oldest drew …
Ice Fishing
Written By: Fran Cross One of mine and my husband’s favourite outdoor activities in the winter is ice fishing. Ice Fishing is when you drill holes in a frozen lake and fish from a line. It’s a great outdoor activity. When my husband and I head out to go ice fishing, I look forward to …
Chasing Whitetail Deer
Written By: Fran Cross When I go out hunting I learn something new or about myself. It’s never a wasted time. Hunting is all about choices. Putting the time and effort into getting a successful hunt. Last year, I chose to go for antlers. I had a few chances at some smaller bucks, but I decided to pass on them …
Homesteaders at Heart
Written By: Kerry Roberts Looking back, my husband and I have always been homesteaders at heart. We didn’t even know there was a name for it. It was simply a way of life that we aspired to, a desire to be self-reliant. I grew up in the woods, picking flowers and berries. Later I realized …
Embracing Who I Am
Written By: Cora Parker Small Town Girl Let’s go back to a small town in North Carolina named Riegelwood. That is where it all began for me. I can remember my daddy planning a weekend of hunting. I would always invite myself to go even though it was meant for him and my brother. Daddy …
Living Life in Nature
Written By: Tiffany Hill As I look back, I can say I had the best childhood memories of playing and enjoying the outdoors. For me growing up, there was never a hesitation or second thought about being outdoors. I absolutely loved it and today probably would consider it my second home. I can remember during …