THE CHICKEN PARADE.
Meet the newest members of the farmstead!
These guys (gals, hopefully) arrived on Wednesday. They are a bizarre lot, and we have no idea what kind of chickens they are - although we have our speculations. We are pretty sure that the little brown one with the weird head will turn out being THIS! It is fun having a new project in our lives, but chicks are a lot of work, especially in the beginning. In fact, we have been keeping them inside by the constantly roaring woodstove, which is a kind of torture for us on these warm, sunny days! Jesse is building a brooder this week, and I'm looking forward to moving the little ones outside where they can start foraging and scratching in the grass, instead of heating up our little cabin and pooping on the floor.- Hannah.
CALIFORNIA.
The blog has been a bit quiet lately, mostly because I have been in San Francisco this past week for my best friend's wedding, leaving Jesse all alone to man the farm. I feel completely blessed to have been able to fly across the country to visit the lady love of my life, and so thankful for my husband - allowing me to leave at such a busy time of the season! It was a much needed and very unexpected vacation, an amazing time spent with friends old and new. I am headed back to Bugtussle in the morning, eager to see Jesse and Wendell and our new baby chicks that just arrived! So, sorry for all the photos, and we will be back to our regularly scheduled farm posts after this brief Californian interruption.- Hannah.
Early morning flight.
The wedding was held at a Buddhist retreat center among the redwoods. So beautiful.
Sunday in Santa Cruz.
I was really, really excited about fresh avocados.
This happened.
Californian cypress trees.
Learning about coffee at Blue Bottle in Oakland.
Ice cream sandwiches in Berkeley.
These guys at Fisherman's Wharf were the best!
WE LOVE YOU ASHLEY AND FLORIAN! We will see you in Berlin!
THIS & THAT.
Some random photos from the past week.
Dirty drywall hands and some precious strawberries.
A naughty chicken in Jesse's truck.
Daffy the cow.
The one corner of the cabin right now that is remotely decorated and organized.
Picking out paint!
COME SEE US TOMORROW!
Jesse will be at the West Nashville Farmer's Market tomorrow with Bugtussle Farm. I will be in San Francisco at my best friend's wedding(!), but also sorry to be missing our first market. Be sure to stop by and say hello, and pick up some spring greens and eggs and maybe some goat cheese!- Hannah.