by Linda LeHigh

Our new chicks will be here on Friday! And we are busy preparing winter quarters for the new babies and for the older girls. It's hard to believe that these little helpless puff balls will be "hardened" enough to weather freezing temperatures in about 4 weeks!

Even though our "girls" are tough and can withstand cold weather, we want them to be cozy and warm. Their winter home will be in the cow barn with lots of hay and wood shavings and a "pop" door to let them outside to scratch. Plus, with the additional body heat from the cows, they should be very comfortable.

Because the days are shorter, egg production will be down during the cold months. Unlike the commercial egg factories we will NOT stimulate them with artificail light to make them lay. Being "In Harmony With Nature", we believe that the natural circadian rhythm is importnat to all living things. So, we may not have enough eggs to sell this winter, BUT, come Spring, we should have plenty for everyone.