4 rosters and a hen

there was 4 now there are 3, after the slaughter and feast we were able to trade another rooster for a hen... now its 2 and 2.

fun in water

here are some new videos and pics. the fall wether has been great. there have been some great animal sightings. These three yellow headed black birds hung around the casa for a few days. one day while Cat was going to feed the chickens, she came up on this rattler at the coup door. While she got the shot gun and did what was needed to be done. now the roles were reversed and the chickens were the ones to do the eating.... while they peaked at it a bit and then lost interest. this last video is real cool. Its a black widow on her web... see the ending where we both got spooked.

Summer heat

While it has been a long time, , and there are many things to add, so this entry may be updated a bit as i get some computer time. I have been doing some rock work for money and stucco work and framing stuff, as well as some paintings. so the rainy season is here and so are the clouds... warning, do not try to park on the side of your toyota, and enjoy the Marfa film festival when you can. we also got the "lower 20" ready for the chickens...yep chicken ranching in the big bend. We have 5 pullets but may have 2 rosters.. only time will tell. Hope to be eating eggs in the fall.