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Creating Bluebird Habitat (& Free Bluebird House Plans)

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Bluebirds live on our farm throughout the year; however, during the warmer months we generally see them around the edges of the farm fields – seldom do they make their way up to the house.  The trees surrounding the fields seem to give them an ideal habitat – old tree cavities for nesting and perches perfect for preying on insects in the field.  We often see numerous bluebirds of varying age while we’re out working the field or garden during the spring, summer, and fall.

However, in the winter, the bluebirds spend time around the house, providing us with a treat when we’re stuck inside [...]

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January 9th, 2013 | 6 comments - be the next!

Memorial Day Weekend

Feeding Time

Memorial Day weekend corresponds with our wedding anniversary; so we’re usually off somewhere celebrating.  In the past, we’ve traveled exotic places, seen spectacular scenery, and attended great events.  But this year we decided to stay put; and since we rarely enjoy a Memorial Day weekend at home, some photographs seemed appropriate.

The cats, Sugar and Spice, are the ones I miss first when we travel, but I also worry about them least – they’re pretty self-sufficient.  They’re sisters from the same litter, although you’d never know it by looking at them. 

 

 

One reason for staying put this year was to get some ongoing projects done.  One of these was installing an automatic chicken-coop opener.  With it installed, the chicken coop hatch automatically opens when the sun [...]

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June 1st, 2011 | Leave a comment
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