Reduce asthma symptoms - Raw Milk

This is an issue that is close to my heart. I was diagnosed with asthma as a baby. I have dealt with it all of my 46 years. It is not fun, nor do I wish it on anyone, even my worst enemies.
 

I have planned to make the switch to raw milk for our family, but there is only one dairy farm anywhere around here. They have a milk share program, it's just been difficult to get on board due to timing, etc., but....

***JANUARY 16, 2013!!! We started today with our first pick-up of raw milk!!! I am so excited! Fresh raw milk, fresh butter, yogurt, sour cream, soft cheeses. I am in milk heaven!!!***

Reduce asthma symptoms with raw milk

   

Chicken Breed Information

Today I want to share with you the link for the most comprehensive list of chicken breeds and their info that is on the web. At least of which I am aware.

Henderson's Chicken Breed Chart

It is my go-to page so many times when I am wondering about a specific breed.

These are the precious Seramas that I hatched and raised. This was taken in April 2010, when they were three months old. They have all since gone (all under different circumstances) and I miss them dearly.

Benefits and Uses for Raw Honey

Raw honey is a beautiful thing! It really is amazing that bees make this golden goodness, isn't it?

Source:

Top 10 Uses & Benefits of Raw Honey

   

Sloppy Joes

(Repost form my old food blog)

I have made Sloppy Joes for years. My family loves them. I actually get cheers when I say we are having Sloppy Joes for dinner! I've been asked for my recipe, but it's one of those recipes from my head.  Finally, I measured everything and actually wrote down the recipe.

Amy’s Sloppy Joes

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 3 Tablespoons minced onion
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups Ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat with onions and drain.
Return meat/onion mixture to skillet and add all ingredients. Simmer for 15 minutes or so, stirring regularly.
Serve on hamburger buns or your choice of bread.
That's it! This recipe is super fast, and uses staples usually found in your kitchen. We like it because it's not too tomato-y and not too bar-b-que-y.
Enjoy!

Chickens and water

THEY . DO . NOT . MIX.

This was my own fault. I will not go into it. Did I cry? You betcha I did.

Please do not leave water in an open trough or bucket where your chickens can have access to it.

It is bad news for the chickens.

On the better side, when I walked up on this scene, there was an additional Buff Orpington chick in the water, gasping for air, almost lifeless. I ran and grabbed it out of the water, sat down with it in my hand and put it under a heat lamp so that it would warm basically from the inside out.

As she would gasp, I would hang her with her head dangling down, so as her lungs opened up, water would run out. It worked! After doing this a few times, she stopped the gasping and then went into making all kinds of sounds and songs. I am guessing this was her way of clearing out her lungs and air passages more.

Then I wrapped her up and held her close to me so she could get warmer on the outside and also dry. She made some of the prettiest noises...maybe she was thanking me for saving her life.

I was with her, holding her and petting her and talking to her for probably an hour or a little more. I unwrapped her and sat in the sun with her. She began reaching for my finger to hold with her feet. I sat like this with her probably another 15-20 minutes. Then I decided to try to see if she could or would walk.

She made it!
This happened in June, 2012.