by Daisy | Apr 30, 2009 | Barnyard, Mini Goats
On the left you have straw. On the right you have hay. Can you see it? Hay is greenish, dried grass. Straw is what’s left over once grain is harvested. One has plenty of nutrients, one doesn’t. There in lies the lesson. If you are FEEDING an animal, get...
by Daisy | Apr 28, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
In my post on Fake fake broccoli, I wrote about how I have been using the bolted tips of my turnip greens like broccoli raab. I made it into a salad the other day and it was very refreshing.This is another guideline-style recipe. Size yours up or down according to...
by Daisy | Apr 27, 2009 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
Building a chicken fence seemed like a really big deal until I did it. Here’s the recipe:-Enough 4 or 5 foot “T” or “U” posts at Depot or Lowes to space them about five feet apart. (This is the pricey item.)-ton of long zip ties-50 or 100...
by Daisy | Apr 25, 2009 | Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
The cilantro is going great guns and the best way I know to use a lot of it at once is pesto. And wow, if you are a cilantro fan and have never tasted cilantro pesto you are in for a treat. I use pecans because I have a lot of those, too, but you can use whatever nut...
by Daisy | Apr 24, 2009 | Crafts, Crochet
I’ve never been one to stitch for my chicks, but my baby goat’s horn removal wounds looked like they could use a little cushioning. So, here’s the most ridiculous pattern I’ve ever written: Ivory’s Little Goat Bonnet Lilly worsted weight,...
