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Why Have I Been So Busy Lately?? Part 1 ~ The Coop Loop
As I have gotten older, I have found myself getting involved with more things. Only natural, right? I’ve collected new hobbies and new friends, and along with them, more responsibility. I’d stop volunteering for committees and boards, but I really … Continue reading
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Ready for the Big House?
A while back I told you that I won a scholarship to the Farm to Cafeteria conference in Detroit. I’m super excited, but going away for three or four days requires some planning. Like finding someone to watch the dog. … Continue reading
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Traverse City’s Most Famous Chickens
I’m joking, but only a little. Yesterday I overheard a familiar face at the Farmers’ Market say, “She has the most famous chickens in town.” The ladies have already made the Northern Express and will soon be featured in Traverse … Continue reading
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Got Chickens??
Last September, Traverse City joined a number of forward thinking communities that allow city residents to raise chickens. To celebrate, I’m joining a few other city chicken farmers and chicken enthusiasts to plan Traverse City’s first Tour de Coop. Imagine, a … Continue reading
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My First Egg!
Look what I found today: I’ve been checking the coop frequently to see if Chicken Cacciatore Ginny Molly (I’ve recently re-christened her that; more later.) has been laying. Each time I looked only to find an empty nest box. This … Continue reading
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Traverse City Urban Chickens Finally Get Some Press!
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post called “Northern Express” about my interview with Noah Fowle discussing my chickens, and the growth of urban chicken farming since Traverse City changed its ordinance to allow residents to keep four hens. Well, … Continue reading
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Red Light District
The coop has been done for a while now, but the weather has been intermittenly cold, rainy and sunny. Mostly cold and rainy. Last Saturday we were even blessed with a few wayward snowflakes. But, back to the point. The weather … Continue reading
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