Monthly Archives: February 2015

Not a Cloud All Day

Posted on February 28, 2015 by amanandhishoe

A full day with not a cloud all day. Even the jets passing overhead from Asia to Denver or Dallas, couldn’t mar the cobalt sky with a contrail. The sweet daphne is in full bloom. It is so fragrant it’s … Continue reading →

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Svenda Sandstone

Posted on February 26, 2015 by amanandhishoe

B’dazzled blue, cedar chest, Egyptian blue, Harvard crimson, metallic sunburst – the names of colors is endless. Here’s one more: Svenda Sandstone, the color of Svenda’s eggs. She lays eggs that not only have a sandstone color, they even feel … Continue reading →

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Things a Hen Like

Posted on February 25, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Hens like quiet, sheltered nests. They are modest and like to lay eggs without being exposed to prying eyes. This is 雲月 (Ungestu – Moon Cloud). I have several of these very refined, gray-black hens. I read about some farms … Continue reading →

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Out of the Garden Today – February 24, 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Arugula and Ruby Streaks overwintered in the hoop house and with all the recent sunshine, they are exploding. Which means plenty of fresh salads. Happiness is picking greens moments before you eat them. The best food doesn’t come from the … Continue reading →

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Nakedness Becomes You

Posted on February 24, 2015 by amanandhishoe

It’s always fun to get naked. Whether alder logs find it as exciting to strip down as we do, maybe not. Alder logs do have a sense of shame. When they get naked, they turn crimson with embarrassment. Either that, … Continue reading →

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Monsters Stirring Out of the Ground

Posted on February 23, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Yesterday it was nettles popping out of the earth. Today it is rhubarb pushing out of the soil. Rhubarb unfolds like a monster rising from a deep sleep. At this early stage, it looks like an alien fungus threatening to … Continue reading →

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The First Nettles or What’s for Dinner Tonight

Posted on February 22, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Each week there is something new to celebrate. This week it is nettles. Yesterday I saw some nettle nips for sale in the store, so today I went to check on our nettle patches, and discovered many nettles sprouting. Tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Almost Grown

Posted on February 21, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Miasa has been a mother for over three months now. Her chicks are mostly on their own, but occassionaly they spend time together. Here she is with one of her sons, enjoying the sunshine yesterday. Of all the hens who … Continue reading →

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Now at Slough Food

Posted on February 20, 2015 by amanandhishoe

I delivered some eggs at Slough Food in Edison today. One of the cartons has an egg laid today by Snowflake. All the eggs were laid yesterday and today. They are in the cooler at Slough Foods. If you’re in … Continue reading →

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Dead to the World

Posted on February 20, 2015 by amanandhishoe

After several dark, misty days, the sun god is out in force, filling the air with its brilliance. At first I wondered if I had a dead chicken on my hands. Not by a long shot. She’s found a warm … Continue reading →

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46 Omelettes

Posted on February 19, 2015 by amanandhishoe

If you want to make 46 omelettes using 3 eggs per omelette, this is how many eggs you need. These are the eggs I delivered by bicycle to Tweets Café this afternoon, so they will be able to make quite … Continue reading →

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Working Hard

Posted on February 18, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Guarding a flock of chickens is hard work for our two dogs. It requires hours laying perfectly still, soaking up the warm sunshine. With one ear to the ground, and the other facing the sky, they can hear the soft … Continue reading →

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Certified Organic Isn’t This

Posted on February 17, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Certified organic doesn’t mean that chickens get to spend afternoons fishing for bugs and frogs in streams. It doesn’t mean that hens get to lay eggs in quiet nests all to themselves. It certainly doesn’t mean that mothers get to … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on February 16, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Spring continues to unfold. More crocuses have popped out of the ground. While looking for more signs of spring, I came across my hat I left out all night. It glistens with morning dew. The chickens are having a field … Continue reading →

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On a Bright Spring Day

Posted on February 15, 2015 by amanandhishoe

The day may have started with a dusting of frost on the solar panels, but the bright sun quickly melted the frost and made everything dazzle. King Richard struts his best when the sun sets his cape ablaze. He glows … Continue reading →

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Time to Worship the Sun

Posted on February 14, 2015 by amanandhishoe

If there is one thing chickens worship, it is the sun. It is what they live for … and after many days of rain, the sun is out today, filling them with great joy. Chickens love the sun so much, … Continue reading →

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It’s Sad

Posted on February 13, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Every day is a good day, but that doesn’t mean that sad things don’t happen. And it’s sad when you find agencies like the American Egg Board making audacious claims which just aren’t true. For more than a month I’ve … Continue reading →

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I Want That One

Posted on February 12, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Drama at the nests. Hanabi-hime is eyeing the nest Ruby is in, and Ruby is not happy. She is screeching at Hanabi-hime. “Don’t you dare!” she says. There are two empty nests next to the one Ruby is in, but … Continue reading →

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Every Day is a Lucky Day

Posted on February 11, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Every day is a good day – it’s a saying I say over and over again. Around here, it’s also a Lucky day. Early this morning while bringing in some wood, I found Lucky sitting in one of the nesting … Continue reading →

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Only Love Can Save Us

Posted on February 10, 2015 by amanandhishoe

Looking at the peaceful Chuckanut Mountains and the beautiful valley at their feet, it’s easy to miss the danger that runs right at the foot of the mountains. I was coming home from an errand the other day when I … Continue reading →

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