This last week we lost our first hen to a huge hawk that swooped down inside the electric poultry fence and decapitated one of my "girls"...and a good layer she was, too! This was made worse by the fact that I saw the whole event as I was coming out the back door on the way to feed the chickens. What a horrific site! John went with me and with a shovel in hand, buried the little hen. I had heard other farmers talk about how predators had attacked their flocks, but up to now, we had not had a problem. We do what we can to protect them as best we can but somethings just can't be prevented. Such is life on a farm, things are always changing, nothing is ever routine! If you like routine, farming is not for you!
The weather has not been great for harvesting this week. Really wet, and muddy. Things still are not growing fast enough to suit us either. We visited with another farm family this week and they too are somewhat frustrated with how long it's taking to reach harvest stage for some of their crops. Patience is another thing you learn when you are farming. Things are ready when they're ready and not before! Thankfully our CSA members are understanding about nature and they know that when we harvest the bounty is theirs.
John and I would like to take this moment to wish each of you a wonderful holiday season filled with good health and good friends. Please keep our troops that are serving our country in your thoughts this season as well.
Merry Christmas,Happy Hanukkah and Best Wishes of the season to folks of all faiths and beliefs.
Doe Run Farm
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