Author Archives: jkmcintyre

Huevos Grandes

Posted on April 22, 2011 by jkmcintyre

!Tiene huevos ella! Sometimes it happens – two yolks are captured in the same egg. This week Greta, who lays the largest eggs anyhow, laid ‘The Big One’. This egg was so large in my hand that it made me … Continue reading →

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Chicken TV

Posted on April 14, 2011 by jkmcintyre

One of the benefits of having chickens, particularly baby chickens, is watching Chicken TV. We were surprised how easily amused we are by their antics. There is something about watching small creatures do simple things that is meditative. Continue reading →

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Building Cold Frames

Posted on April 10, 2011 by jkmcintyre

Our living room is small. The past two springs I have rearranged all our furniture so that I could start seeds in trays by the south-facing window. For three months every year the main feature of our living room, and … Continue reading →

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