Uptown Girls and Guys

When the weather in Minnesota turns to spring, it is a glorious thing – and even more glorious this year because our first 60+ degree day was over a month later than usual. So what’s a girl and her family to do on a sunny Saturday afternoon? We headed to Uptown Minneapolis for an afternoon …

Does a Hen Need a Rooster?

I’m back to writing about chickens tonight … laying hens, to be specific. Last week the organizations I work for (Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the Chicken and Egg Association of Minnesota) participated in a special “Agriculture Awareness Day” at the University of Minnesota. The event – organized by a group of dedicated students in …

Ag, Award, Aussie and Earl (or Sunday Night Randomness)

It’s Sunday night and I’m listening to the ice fall against my windows. Yes, ice. Apparently winter isn’t ready to let go in Minnesota. It’s frustrating for me, definitely. (I want to be outside cleaning up the yard and getting my gardens ready, and, quite frankly, it’s annoying I can’t wear any of my cute …

Do Chickens Need Turndown Service?

I am turning my attention to chickens today. Specifically chicken hotels … with turndown service. Yes. You just read that correctly. Turndown service. I saw an article floating around Twitter today about a luxury chicken hotel in Eugene, Oregon.  According to the article, for just $2 per chicken per night, the birds receive fresh food, …

Wordless Wednesday.

Or … where is spring? Certainly not here in Minnesota yet. Rain, sleet and snow are all predicted for tonight/tomorrow – perhaps as much as 8 or 10 inches of snow. Sigh. I should be happy there is moisture on the way, but I’d prefer the rain over the snow. I’m picky like that … …