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Month: March 2018

Broody hens

March 24, 2018 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 1 Comment

Have you ever heard of a broody hen? A hen is said to have gone "broody" when a hormonal change in her body suddenly makes her want to incubate eggs. Typically a chicken lays an egg and then scampers off, not caring too much what happens to the egg. When they go broody, however, collecting … Continue reading Broody hens

3-Week Update on the Babies

March 22, 2018 / phillipsfarmbatavia / Leave a comment

Tuesday was the ducklings three-week birthday and Wednesday for the chicks.  It's hard to believe they are less than a month old still.  They have grown SO MUCH in just a few weeks. From week two to three, the ducklings probably doubled in size again.  This was a week ago, and yesterday the largest Pekins … Continue reading 3-Week Update on the Babies

8 Grain No-Knead Bread

March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 / phillipsfarmbatavia / Leave a comment

My family can eat bread like there's no tomorrow.  We easily go through a loaf in a day.  So for me, baking bread is about flavor but also about economy.  I can make a loaf of hearty, flavorful, preservative-free bread for far less than it costs to buy a similar loaf at the store. Usually … Continue reading 8 Grain No-Knead Bread

Taco Party Refried Beans + “Fancy Water”

March 18, 2018 / phillipsfarmbatavia / 1 Comment

Baxter turned seven last month but his party had to be delayed due to my husband's injury.  Today was the day to finally celebrate.  While the boys were off jumping the afternoon away at the trampoline park, I stayed home to prep the food.  Baxter loves tacos so a Taco Party it was! I found … Continue reading Taco Party Refried Beans + “Fancy Water”

A New Venture: Herbal Bath & Beauty

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 / phillipsfarmbatavia / Leave a comment

I've been reading a lot about healing herbs.  The more I learn about natural remedies and the amazing power of herbs, the more committed I become to finding natural alternatives to the products we have always bought at the store.  My newest venture is into bath and beauty products. I got a whole stack of … Continue reading A New Venture: Herbal Bath & Beauty

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