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Jeanne McDonald

The Vintage Farm Wife

Lose that extra weight now

Posted onJanuary 22, 2018January 22, 2018Leave a comment

It’s been a while since my last post; like everyone else I was busy with the holidays.  Christmas and New Years has come and gone and I’m sure many of you have made your New Year’s resolutions.  How many of Read More …

CategoriesHealth

Got apples; make applesauce and apple jam.

Posted onNovember 21, 2017November 21, 2017Leave a comment

APPLESAUCE: This year’s apple crop was plentiful and as applesauce is one of my favorite things to make I couldn’t wait to get started.  We love applesauce here at our house and I try to put up enough of it Read More …

CategoriesFood Preservation

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How I fixed my foot pain for $11.00

Posted onOctober 23, 2017October 26, 2017Leave a comment

My feet have served me well for six decades now.  You might say that I am quite attached to my feet as I’ve had them since birth.  They have always taken me where I needed to go and have never Read More …

CategoriesHealth

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Why I think it’s best to buy chicks in the fall.

Posted onOctober 3, 20174 Comments

For the first several years that I raised chickens I followed the usual practice of buying my chicks in the spring then waiting the usual 18 to 20 weeks for that first egg.  It always seemed that the new hens Read More …

CategoriesFarm lifeTagsBuying chicks, chickens

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Stop Wasting Feed; Use Hanging Chicken Feeders and Hang ‘Em High

Posted onSeptember 2, 20172 Comments

Over the years I’ve tried several different types of chicken feeders with mixed results.  The problem has always been the amount of feed the chickens seem to waste by tossing the feed out of the feeder.  We usually have over Read More …

CategoriesFarm lifeTagschicken feeders, chickens

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Keeping Guineas

Posted onJuly 2, 2017July 11, 20176 Comments

After we had purchased our first small flock of chickens I decided that I wanted to get some guineas.  I heard they were great tick eaters and we needed something to help with tick control.  I didn’t really know anything Read More …

CategoriesFarm lifeTagsbug control, guineas, tick control

Jeanne McDonald's rhubarb pie

Favorite Rhubarb Recipes

Posted onJune 10, 2017June 14, 20172 Comments

Rhubarb is one of those foods that people either love or hate.  I like to think that those who dislike it just haven’t tried the right recipe.  I happen to love rhubarb and I keep a patch here on the Read More …

CategoriesCooking and Baking

Mother’s Day

Posted onMay 12, 2017June 5, 20176 Comments

  Mother’s Day is a day we’ve set aside to honor and remember our Mothers.  A day to tell her how much we love her, how much we really care.  As a tribute I’d like to tell you a little Read More …

CategoriesmemoriesTagsmom, mother, Mother's day

brooder heater

A better brooder heater

Posted onMay 1, 2017June 5, 20172 Comments

I have found a better brooder heater.  In the past whenever I got new chicks and put them in the brooder coop I would get out the heat lamp and hang it up.  Try to get it positioned just right, Read More …

CategoriesFarm lifeTagsbrooder heater, chickens, chicks

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A Good Farm Dog is Heaven Sent

Posted onApril 23, 2017June 5, 2017Leave a comment

Anyone who has a farm knows the importance of having a good farm dog.  They are invaluable for protecting your stock from predators.  They are faithful companions who follow us about the daily routines of doing chores on the farm. Read More …

CategoriesFarm lifeTagsfarm dog

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