farming

Welcoming our new hens for their fresh start in life

Last Saturday I wrote about how Freshstart for Hens works and what happens to chickens who are farmed intensively for eggs. (See https://farmerswifeandmummy.com/2014/02/15/giving-ex-commercial-hens-a-fresh-start/) This week was the exciting bit. I have just got back from picking up our ten ladies who have come to live with us. The lovely Kerry whose house was used for…

What Would Katie Do?

(The amazing Katie)   Today I have come up with a new manta.   You know how some Christians ask What Would Jesus Do?   Well I’m trying What Would Katie Do?   You see my cousin in America is also a farmer’s wife. She has two children and a much larger farm yet has…