We have a new member at the Backyard Market. Franklin, the puppy, joined our residence last Tuesday quite randomly. We’ve discussed adopting a big doggie for some time now, but always hesitated due to the safety and comfort of the kitty-cats and the chickens — not to mention the commitment. Then, I saw a posterContinue reading “The New Backyard Market Member”
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Wisconsin Sushi
Ramp season only lasts 4-5 weeks, so we’re savoring every single one of these garlicky-oniony bulbs and their luscious green leaves. At the Farmer’s Market last weekend, Harmony Valley customers, members, and workers alike mentioned Wisconsin sushi: WI cheese curds or other WI cheese wrapped in ramp leaves. We had to try it that night.Continue reading “Wisconsin Sushi”
A Glimpse of Spring
Finally, finally yesterday we had a nice spring day. Temps were in the 60s, there was a slight breeze, and the sun was shining brightly. Carrots got planted, gardens got tilled, and chickens got exhausted! Our plants got a bit of fresh air. Janis and Spindy explored the new coop. Spindy and Janis explored theContinue reading “A Glimpse of Spring”
Snow? The Chicks are Not Fans
Our little peeping fuzzballs are transforming into awkward (but cute) pullets! By the time our previous batches of chicks were at this age, we had been able to take the little buggers outside each day for a bit. This year’s poor chicks have only been out once! They must think they’ve come to live inContinue reading “Snow? The Chicks are Not Fans”
Ramps: Spring is Here!
Yesterday it snowed (?!), but yesterday was also the day of the year’s first Dane Country Farmers’ Market on the Square. Both of us are lucky enough to have gotten part-time jobs with our CSA, Harmony Valley Farm for the farming season. Andy was scheduled for yesterday. I got to stay home in my warm,Continue reading “Ramps: Spring is Here!”
Good-bye Buddy: Thoughts on Saying Good-bye to My Pet Rooster
Today, the first person I talked to at work was a random colleague. This happened seconds after I set my pet rooster, Zappa onto the front seat, said good-bye to my husband, and tried to compose myself to walk up the sidewalk, up our high school’s front stairs, and into our building. I was nervousContinue reading “Good-bye Buddy: Thoughts on Saying Good-bye to My Pet Rooster”
Four Frolicking Friends: the Chicks’ First Day Out
Is there anything cuter than Lucy-Poo? On Sunday, the high hit 80 degrees. The chicks should be at 80 degrees by this Wednesday, so we figured we could take them out for a few minutes at least. If you’re thinking about getting chicks, an important fact to know is that their first weekContinue reading “Four Frolicking Friends: the Chicks’ First Day Out”
Simple Spring Updates
For our records… all plants were transplanted on Sunday morning before the Film Festival. Our catnip never popped up. Benson will be so sad. And…tonight, Andy’s constructing our top-bar bee hive. Next week, The Backyard Market will be home to 3 lbs. of bees! Our chicks are two-weeks old today and have really feathered out.Continue reading “Simple Spring Updates”
The Beatles’ Chicks Reside in Joe’s Garage
We’ve named the chicks! We’re crossing our fingers that these little ones are all hens and that Marek’s STAYS AWAY! Our new little fuzzballs came from My Pet Chicken – they sex chicks (with a 90% accuracy rate), and we vaccinated all four for the dreaded and fatal Marek’s disease. We love them! All ofContinue reading “The Beatles’ Chicks Reside in Joe’s Garage”
Lucy-Poo: Chicks and Pasting Up
Lucy-Poo The subject of our post today is poop. Poo. Crap. Doo-doo. Dookie. Feces. More specifically, chick poo. One of the worries chicken owners have when getting new little chicks is that they may paste up. In fact, it’s something every chicken owner should check for every day on every single little chick that heContinue reading “Lucy-Poo: Chicks and Pasting Up”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 