What The???

There was something strange about the farm today. They were small. They were furry. They were squeaky…GUINEA PIGS! With the warmer weather Martha decided to give the guinea pigs a special treat by letting them out to graze as she cleaned their cage. Well, we just had to go investigate! They are the funniest looking…

Hive Update

The humans went out for another hive check and they were quite pleased with how Queen Eleanor and her staff are doing. Unfortunately, they are concerned with Queen Wilhelmina and her staff. They have built comb in such a way that it does not run parallel to the frames. They have designed more of a…

Dog Days of Summer

Summer is here and it is hot! Normally one of my favorite past times is picking and scratching out in the sun but lately my favorite thing to do has been lounging in the shade under the butterfly bush. It’s nice and big and provides plenty of shade. There’s even enough room for the dog,…

Ding, Ding, Ding! Dinner Bell!

One thing that has always been very important to Martha is sustainability and reducing waste. She uses local produce from family owned farms in an effort to give back to the community. While Chef Martha and Chef Zach prep their delicious foods, they collect the scraps from the fruits, veggies, and eggs, then we ladies…

Roman & Shadow

Roman and Shadow are the class clowns here on the farm. They are Dwarf Nigerian goats who were brought in as companion animals. They are quite mischievous though! Both find themselves getting into trouble more often than not 😉 Goats are often times brought onto farms and historical sites to help clear weeds and underbrush…

Bee Update!

It has been a dreary day here on the farm but that didn’t stop the humans from doing a routine check on the hives. It is important to routinely check them in order to make sure that the bees are happy and healthy! The humans were quite pleased to see how the new Queen and…

Queen Wilhelmina

We welcomed Queen Wilhelmina and her staff of 12,000 to the farm today! Her hive was set up in the same hedgerow as Queen Eleanor and her staff who are doing extremely well. Martha and her team are hoping that Wilhelmina does just as well. They have high hopes for all the bees on the…

New Arrivals!

The next generation of little egg layers arrived on the farm today! Boy are they cute! Every spring our owners add to our flock, and it’s always a variety of breeds! This year we welcome a Welsummer, a Dominique, a Speckled Sussex, and 4 more Rhode Island Reds, just like me! It will take the…

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz!

The humans have been up to something! There is a lot more buzzing than I remember before today! Queen Eleanor and her package of around 10,000 bees arrived today; welcome! Martha, Zach, and the gang are super excited! They have been waiting for these bees for a very long time. Almost 6 months! They are…

Spring has Sprung!

It’s finally spring time here at the farm and the sun on my feathers feels wonderful! The weather is warm, there is grass to scratch through, and lots of bugs to eat. My fellow hens and I are quite happy. It is pretty here on the farm too. Flowers are blooming and the landscape is…

The Hens Behind the Name

“How did you come up with the name?”

This is the question my owner gets most about her business. You see, Martha has always loved the idea of farm-to-table and being self sustaining. Acquiring those first chicks…