New Years at Stone Coop

The DeBruhl family was extremely pleased to be able to move from the trailer into their new home at the farm two days before Christmas.  It was the BEST Christmas present ever!  We were warm and cozy before the big snows and cold temperatures hit. The snow and clouds have allowed us some time to relax (and unpack) and let the plants in the hoop houses be dormant for a few weeks. I never thought I would be happy for clouds, but but I have finally had a chance to sit on the couch, drink hot tea, watch a movie, and relax.

We covered the chicken coop with a huge blue tarp to keep out some of the wind and keep the heat from the heat lamps in.  Troy, Reid and I got several chuckles watching the chickens take their first steps into the snow. They were not happy to find out that snow is cold and that they sink in it when they finally risked stepping outside the coop. Several were lifting their wings, like stepping into cold water, so their wings would not touch the snow.  Eventually they got used to it, but they are spending a lot more time in the coop avoiding the cold winds and the snow. 

I will start working on the crop plan next week for the 2013 season.  Soon we will also be offering shares for 2013 so keep an eye out for the details by the end of January. 

THANK YOU all for a wonderful year in 2012 and we look forward to our new adventures in 2013.  Have a fantastic New Year's!!!

-Joannee