Grama Sue's Rainbow Farm: Silex River Hills Farmer's Market Poultry Expo 2

Monday, April 16, 2012

Silex River Hills Farmer's Market Poultry Expo 2

Here are pictures of some of the birds we didn't buy. My computer is refusing to upload any more tonight, so I'll have to show you the other animals and the crafts in another post. Not sure if it's blogger or my internet connection :(

More baby chicks

All kinds of fancy pigeons.

Black chickens (I think Australorp)

White Rocks

Bantams and more bantams. We don't do bantams. Why anyone would want birds that you can't feed at least two people with and lay tiny eggs is beyond me, but they sure are popular!

There were also geese and ducks there, but I can't load the pictures. They usually have turkeys as well, but we didn't see any this trip. So ... till tomorrow!

God Bless You All!

~Grama Sue

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Beyond the Paycheck

The Rebel. That's what my neighbor dubbed me when I was a teen. Still am. Grampa Tom was always the black sheep too ... We’re a couple of radicals who are fiercely independent. The idea of punching a time clock really goes against the grain of our personalities. This blog will chronicle our journey away from the paycheck.

Grampa Tom had a great job managing a farm that gave him the freedom to set his own hours and a steady source of income. After 10 years his boss decided to give up the stress of overseeing the farm and rented out the ground. We couldn’t blame her, but it left us out in the cold. It’s not the first time he’s had a really good job that evaporated through no fault of his own. Our kids are grown. He’s a fantastic farmer and we’ve managed to accumulate a few acres over the years. We figure it’s time he struck out on his own.

Me – I haven’t held what you would call a regular job in years. I got into Avon full-time several years ago, then I started babysitting and homeschooling other people’s kids. I've also done elder care for many, many years and I'm the duly elected tax assessor for the local tax district.

We've always wanted an Old McDonald's type of farm. Grampa's main focus right now is pasture raised eggs and garden veggies. He is very interested in producing pasture raised poultry and milking cows but we're not set up for that yet. Need some more land and buildings! This little 3 acres here ain't quite enough for all dem critters! We have lots of chickens a couple of dogs, and way to many cats. We also raise cows, pigs, sheep, geese and turkeys, but these aren't always on the farm.

I'm focusing on egg noodles, baked goods and herbs for the moment. I'd love to work more on crafts to sell at farmer's markets and craft shows, but there's only so much time in a day! I often think about how great it would be to live 900 years like they did in pre-flood days. There is so much I want to do and learn! I know I've got eternity, but it seems my time on earth is disappearing in a flash! At best, there's only 30 or 40 years left to go!

Hope you enjoy this little window into our lives and our farm!

Grama Sue's Rainbow Farm

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Silex River Hills Farmer's Market Poultry Expo 2

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