It's been cold here. We were so ready for some cool air after the scorching summer, but now are rethinking it! Maybe somewhere in between....70's?
The chickens are growing in numbers, but not necessarily eggs. We have about 500 laying girls, but 350 of them range in age from 7 weeks to 16 weeks and not laying yet. The shorter days have caused the laying to slow....right at the time demand is up for eggs for holiday baking.
There is a calf in the freezer and have a great supply of beef.
We obtained our Grant of Exemption a few weeks ago and are legal to process and sell our own chickens. We have about 125 broilers right now in the brooder/pasture and are receiving 50 more a week. We should be processing regular by the middle of January.
And the really good news.....we've got rain and are happy that our tanks are finally filling and the earth and trees have had a good drink of water.
We are happy and healthy. Quite a good life to be thankful for.
Happy holidays to everyone.
