Author Archives: Kelli Miller

Matt went to town before 7:00 this morning and met the truck that brings the mail into Osage from Mason City. The chicks survived the trip A-OK. It’s an amazing journey – hatched Friday at McMurray Hatchery in Webster City, … Continue reading →

And I’m one proud rock mama 🙂

Things that are simply made, yet their function makes them worth their weight in gold. This is art, this is beauty to me. Yes, I’m in love with my new seed starting rack. The cabbages, brussels sprouts, and early tomatoes … Continue reading →

We’re heading for The Big City tonight. Need to get stocked up on chick brooding supplies – 200 pounds of “meat maker” feed for the broilers, 50 pounds of chick starter for the pullets. 8 bales of wood chips, 3 … Continue reading →

Dare I say it? A piece fell into place today. I’m afraid of jinxing this little bit of good luck by typing it out loud, but with the run of bad luck we’ve had… Let’s just say I will not … Continue reading →

Another new calf this morning! I was in the bathroom about 7:45 getting ready for work when I heard a strange “moo” outside. Having animals is about like having kids – you can tell more about what’s going on by … Continue reading →

I spent a lot of time as a kid with my maternal grandmother. At almost 90 years old now, she was a newlywed at the height of The Great Depression. “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is a way of being, not a … Continue reading →

Each weekday at noon I emerge from the confines of my office and make the rounds outside. Today is (finally!) a beautiful spring day, sunny and in the mid-60’s. Everyone seemed to be a good mood. I had my camera … Continue reading →

The piglets are getting adventurous! The backside of their pen is just general livestock fencing instead of hog panels and the squares are big enough for them to squeeze through. They run about as a group looking for things to … Continue reading →