Category Archives: chicken

 

Flavour of September, with a pinch of October

Oct 5

      How busy can one month be? Very very in September’s case. Here it is October and I’m still rushing. A quick review will show why I’ve been too crazed to post, though it’s been delightful and stimulating. … Continue reading →

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Terra Nossa Farm tour

Jun 30

Last Sunday I got down and dirty with the Victoria Horticultural Society’s Fruit & Vegetable Group, whose monthly meeting was a tour of Terra Nossa Farm. I’d often bought eggs or sausages or chicken from Evelyn, who commands a loyal … Continue reading →

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Spring on the wing

Apr 4

Spring is erupting in all directions. The Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna) nest that graces my fence has very recently produced three newborns and I’m looking forward to watching their progress (and seeing how they all squeeze into a space that’s … Continue reading →

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Happy chickens, modern sharecroppers and wild strawberries

Sep 16

Just came across this sweet story about a heritage breed of chicken that has been revived in India, to help counter the trade in industrial egg and poultry production. And while we’re in a positive mood, another happy story, about … Continue reading →

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