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• Lesson 1128 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” Omar Khayyam Friday has, as per its character, sneaked up on us once again. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1027: New England in the Fall

  

  It’s certainly that time of year again – Fall in New England. Not only do the mornings require sweaters (over long sleeved shirts), but the blankets have all... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1026: The Marzipan Realistic Mammo-graham Recipe

  

  For those who may be visiting Lessons Learned from the Flock because of this Mammo-grahams picture that is all over the place (October is Breast Cancer Awarenes... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1125 – The Good Egg

  

  This morning I was having an online conversation with a friend. At the end of our conversation (where several positive things were decided) I signed off by... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1124 – Smelly Chicken Coop – What a Neighbor Can Do.

  

  I recently got this email from a reader who is having problems with his close neighbor’s smelly chicken coop. Read the letter, my reply, and if you have any... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1123 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks “Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed… I think food is, actually, very beautiful in itself. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1122 – Egg & Spoon by Gregory Maquire – Book Review

  

  As you might know I recently saw Gregory Maguire at our local Barnes and Noble where he was kicking off his book tour for his newest book: Egg Spoon. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1121 – Ketogenic Diet as Part of Lyme Disease Treatment?

  

  This post follows the one from yesterday because it continues the discussion on Lyme Disease treatment. In the last two weeks I have been following a ketogenic... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1120 – The Current State of Lyme Disease in New Hampshire

  

  fda.gov Yesterday I got a call from New Hampshire’s U.S. Senator Shaheen’s office regarding a letter I had written about Lyme disease. I had a chat with one of... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1119 – Chickens in the Winter – How to Care for Your Flock

  

  We’re heading into the colder months and new-time chicken owners are already starting to have anxiety attacks. “How, oh how will I be able to keep my babies... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Response from Manna Pro on Feeding Goat Treats to Dogs (Pippin)

  In an earlier post, I wrote about how in an effort not to waste some Goat Treat Samples I was given at the Mother Earth News Fair, I fed some to my dog, Pippin... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ann Bee’s Natural Soap Discount Code

  

  The other day when I wrote about the Mother Earth News Fair, I used a photo of some particularly beautiful soap (and can I just say that using great smelling... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ann Bees Natural Soap Discount Code

  

  The other day when I wrote about the Mother Earth News Fair, I used a photo of some particularly beautiful soap (and can I just say that using great smelling... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1118 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks “When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock” An early cold snap is upon us and we woke with temps in the mid... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1117 – Manna Pro Treats

  

  At the Mother Earth News fair, there were many vendors. When I was walking by the Manna Pro booth, a woman working at the counter asked me if I had chickens.... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1116 – Thin Shelled Egg Question

  

  I recently got this question from a reader and thought I’d pass it on. Question: We got two new Marans this spring, to add to our older Maran and our two... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1115 – Reflections on the Mother Earth News Fair

  

  This past weekend I attended the Mother Earth News fair held in Seven Springs, PA. It was an 11+ hour drive down on Friday with an 11+ hour ride back on... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tintag Item Tracker – Could This Eliminate Kids Being Forgotten in Cars?

  

  This just came across my desk (literally this morning) and while I plan on writing about it for a Parenting App column, I want to pass on this information now... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1114 – Response to a Proposed No Rooster Ordinance in Our Town

  

  This proposed ordinance was recently suggested by a resident of our town who is having rooster difficulties with an abutting neighbor. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wisdom for Hen Keepers Book Winner

  

  Using the random number generator from Random.org , the winner of the hen wisdom book is Commenter #1 (and I always feel sorry for the first person because... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION