tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post8672378102263938924..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: State of the HomesteadUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-47885343379092610292012-01-29T16:43:13.593-06:002012-01-29T16:43:13.593-06:00I have an 'easter-egg-layer', but she'...I have an 'easter-egg-layer', but she's been on strike for about 6 weeks...not laying a single egg! Congrats...I've heard that you can get anywhere from an army-green to a teal shade from their eggs. We get a pale green from our girl, whom the boys call 'Owl-lette'.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-84754778375933036702012-01-29T08:11:36.056-06:002012-01-29T08:11:36.056-06:00Raelyn: It's a dream with blisters and sore mu...Raelyn: It's a dream with blisters and sore muscles, but I don't care.<br /><br />Tank sends you a sweet kiss--and one for Roxie too. (He's always been a ladies' man.)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-74148239001482010532012-01-28T17:08:53.308-06:002012-01-28T17:08:53.308-06:00Oh my, so many plans! Of course you're living ...Oh my, so many plans! Of course you're living my dream :) I'm not sure a garden is going to happen this year, sadly I'm not coordinated or overly motivated for some reason.<br /><br />I love the rosemary for Murray, it's perfect. Wishing Tank many, many more years with you.Raelyn Barclayhttp://raelynbarclay.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-8163953618208125772012-01-28T15:02:37.445-06:002012-01-28T15:02:37.445-06:00Clarissa: That would make sense if it did.
Peggy...Clarissa: That would make sense if it did. <br /><br />Peggy: I don't know that I'd call it sad. It's sad if you stick with something that's no longer fulfilling. <br /><br />Lady Gwen: All in a week's work. :) It was so nice of you to drop by. I know your heart is still heavy.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-29674693741321755612012-01-28T12:57:47.376-06:002012-01-28T12:57:47.376-06:00You are one busy lady! I wanted to stop by and say...You are one busy lady! I wanted to stop by and say thanks for your kind words on my blog re: the loss of Nina. You are obviously a pet lover, too. I'm sorry about Murray - rosemary sounds like a lovely tribute. P.S. I had a 150 lb rottie once - he was so awesome - very protective.Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-1364488465969856402012-01-27T20:55:23.320-06:002012-01-27T20:55:23.320-06:00So sad when people call it quits. :(
But home imp...So sad when people call it quits. :(<br /><br />But home improvements make me so excited! Especially getting new carpet. How fun! I hope you love it!Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-63134796565342305712012-01-27T16:51:30.444-06:002012-01-27T16:51:30.444-06:00I have never seen a green egg before. Is that wher...I have never seen a green egg before. Is that where green eggs and ham comes from? I wonder...<br /><br />Lots of things happening with you. You sound so busy. I'm still really sad about Murray. I'm glad he had a decent burial.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-16338720830074509172012-01-27T14:59:38.819-06:002012-01-27T14:59:38.819-06:00Dru: The $64,000 question is how long can I keep i...Dru: The $64,000 question is how long can I keep it up. :)<br /><br />Susan: Aw, thanks, Susan. I try to write the kind of things I'd like to know of the people I follow.<br /><br />Rula: I was drooling in that showroom. And then I made the poor salesman give me a tour of the cutting and polishing areas. He even had somebody with boom pole pull out several pieces of stone so I could make up my mind. They had to work for their money. LOL. But they were nice about it.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-39596386106554800782012-01-27T08:05:17.786-06:002012-01-27T08:05:17.786-06:00You're busy! But spring does come a lot sooner...You're busy! But spring does come a lot sooner in TX than here in VA. The idea of planting rosemary is so beautiful. And very cool about the green eggs.<br /><br />I love granite showrooms. I could spend an entire day there just looking at the gorgeous variety. Have fun with your renovations. My next project is to paint the master bedroom, which is still drab with builder issue paint.Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-69728142664524754732012-01-27T08:02:59.784-06:002012-01-27T08:02:59.784-06:00Lovely post - green eggs, how the hens are better ...Lovely post - green eggs, how the hens are better off without the roosters, your heart-break over your pets, and your future plans. This is a perfect blog post. And I just read your post on Monday and I'm afraid I'm guilty, guilty, guilty. Thanks for putting this into perspective for me. Now I'm going to get on the right track, I hope. Thank you :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186491465911432817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-54745217609263163692012-01-26T21:09:58.347-06:002012-01-26T21:09:58.347-06:00Hi Maria,
Wow, wow, and wow. I love what you are...Hi Maria,<br /><br />Wow, wow, and wow. I love what you are doing.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-91637863314753755682012-01-26T18:37:04.215-06:002012-01-26T18:37:04.215-06:00Angela: You live too close not to visit the farm. ...Angela: You live too close not to visit the farm. Surely you can find a reason to visit Dallas, and places north. If you ever find yourself up in this direction, you let me know.<br /><br />Rosie: The green eggs are such a conversation starter. Everyone expects them to be green all the way through. :)<br /><br />Jackie: We got a good soaking rain, didn't we? And it sounds like the weather is going to remain mild. Keeping fingers crossed we won't have a repeat of 2011.<br /><br />Darke: You're in Canada, aren't you? You guys have had some wicked weather lately. I hope at least the snow subsides for you soon. And kudos for taking in that little stray kitty. She's adorable!<br /><br />Sarita: That's it exactly. I was missing my rhythm. It takes time, doesn't it? And it only goes on its own schedule. I didn't know you had a greenhouse. That's great. Have you ever thought about growing some veggies or flowers for the farmer's market?<br /><br />Jenny: You too? That kind of talk just encourages him. :OMaria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-62788623433081662882012-01-26T17:24:08.030-06:002012-01-26T17:24:08.030-06:00I loved the mental vision of Iko with the seedling...I loved the mental vision of Iko with the seedlings as trophies :)Jenny Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320451924849353120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-36731983420554487502012-01-26T16:58:22.034-06:002012-01-26T16:58:22.034-06:00I have missed you, my friend. It sounds like life ...I have missed you, my friend. It sounds like life is finding a rhythm again for you and I am so glad to hear it. Please, give Tank hugs for me. I wish him many happy, healthy days rambling about your homestead. <br /><br />Oh, I love it that you are already planting! I can't even begin to think about that for at least two months. I may begin some things in the greenhouse, but then again I might just buy a few plants since I plan to keep the garden very small this year. Last year was monstrous, and there are still freezers and pantries full so this season I will cut back. <br /><br />Your green egg is gorgeous! Looks like something from a Dr. Seuss book! (I love Dr. Seuss)Sarita Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236262575377618259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-47886294855446693702012-01-26T16:13:35.122-06:002012-01-26T16:13:35.122-06:00I'm sitting here reading about how you're ...I'm sitting here reading about how you're starting to plant things, and I look out the window, and it's snowing. Yeah. Won't be planting anything here for a few more months. :(<br /><br />AS for the eggs, that picture is just awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849835587452669592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-29924790204359029042012-01-26T16:05:12.563-06:002012-01-26T16:05:12.563-06:00Maria, welcome back and your plans for little Mur...Maria, welcome back and your plans for little Murray's grave is sweet. Way to go Tank, keep up the good work! <br /><br />Excited to say we put in a few of my salvaged Lillie's from our old property and picking up our new tiller tomorrow so my Husband can get his plot worked up and his onions in this weekend.<br /><br />Eggs have always eaten white, my mother had some hens growing up that layed green and blue Ans she loves Duck Eggs.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-47775466899594618472012-01-26T15:59:10.221-06:002012-01-26T15:59:10.221-06:00You can get green and blue chicken eggs? How very ...You can get green and blue chicken eggs? How very bizarre.<br /><br />I was so sorry to hear about Murray. Rosemary sounds like a wonderful idea.Jayalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13555528579959785151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-83893599490739645892012-01-26T15:39:19.671-06:002012-01-26T15:39:19.671-06:00As an apartment dweller, I always love hearing abo...As an apartment dweller, I always love hearing about the goings on at your homestead. It gives me a brief moment to feel I've entered open spaces, even if only for a moment.<br /><br />The only eggs I've ever had are chicken eggs. Until I learned of what they looked like from a couple of ranch owners, I thought they all came in white only.<br /><br />I know...just slap my poor hand.<br /><br />Sending a big hug to you and the boys. Glad you're doing well and it's good to hear Tank is going along quite well.<br /><br />Lots happening at the homestead. I look forward to hearing more about your progress.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-21948888574247875092012-01-26T13:04:56.523-06:002012-01-26T13:04:56.523-06:00Stacy: I'm beginning to think you cook less th...Stacy: I'm beginning to think you cook less than I do. LOL. My parents used to drive to Indiana and buy 30 dozen eggs from a farmer. With six kids they went through a lot of eggs.<br /><br />Barbara: Green eggs taste the same as any other chicken eggs. Only the shell is colored.<br /><br />Shelley: When we had ducks, Greg would insist on having the duck eggs for breakfast. We don't have a lot of pasture, but I plan to use the goats to clear out a lot of our woods. You need to post more pictures of Bella. It's been too long.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-45666583839263485322012-01-26T12:31:55.153-06:002012-01-26T12:31:55.153-06:00That green egg is very cool. I haven't seen on...That green egg is very cool. I haven't seen one before. My mother used to use duck eggs in baking. I don't remember much about the taste though. All I know is that they're meant to be good for baking.<br /><br />It sounds as if your spring will be very busy. I had to grin about Iko and the plants. Bella does the same thing and is always running around with cuttings she's acquired.<br /><br />Goats are so cute. A neighbor has a kid tethered in their lawn. It's the cutest little thing - all black - and they take it for walks. Bella always wants to play with it. I'm sure she thinks it's another puppy.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-25842211863619571532012-01-26T11:37:07.049-06:002012-01-26T11:37:07.049-06:00Do green eggs taste any different? Are they differ...Do green eggs taste any different? Are they different colored inside or just the shell? Did you already answer this and I'm just lazy?<br /><br />I'm looking forward to everything. It's a very forward looking year.Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-57370466037234430122012-01-26T09:24:51.332-06:002012-01-26T09:24:51.332-06:00Never knew there were green & blue eggs. Learn...Never knew there were green & blue eggs. Learn something new everyday, I suppose.<br /><br />My mother used to buy eggs from the farm - would go out of her way and do it, too. Me, I'm lucky I use eggs up before they go bad. And that's not because I don't eat them. I just don't cook a lot!Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-65114418741667301752012-01-26T09:21:23.494-06:002012-01-26T09:21:23.494-06:00Hi Scarlett and welcome! According to the Americau...Hi Scarlett and welcome! According to the Americauna Org, 99% of Americauna and Auraucana chickens are mongrels--which probably accounts for all my brown egg layers. But at least I have one who has the green egg gene.<br /><br />Tending the chickens is the most relaxing part of my day. I love to watch them. <br /><br />You got me a little nervous about fostering baby goats. I hope I won't have to do that any time soon. But I'm excited too. We've never raised goats before.<br /><br />Ref: soap<br />Yes! I read about that the other day. I want to try that too.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-8583317093269679702012-01-26T09:10:42.345-06:002012-01-26T09:10:42.345-06:00Angelina: All chicken eggs taste the same. Duck eg...Angelina: All chicken eggs taste the same. Duck eggs have a slightly richer flavor. There is a definite taste difference between store eggs and yard eggs though.<br />Ref: Tank<br />From your lips to God's ear. Thanks.<br /><br />Sarah: Ooh, I hope you'll post pictures on your expanded garden. I love to see other people's yards.<br /><br />LG: No goats yet. But soon, I hope. We built I ginormous pen for them last year.<br /><br />Mike: Stop defending him! He drives me crazy with how delicately he pulls them out of their pots. I barely notice they're gone until I find their wilted carcasses in another room.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-70133161498651265462012-01-26T09:07:53.441-06:002012-01-26T09:07:53.441-06:00Collecting dozens of our warm, fresh-laid brown an...Collecting dozens of our warm, fresh-laid brown and green eggs from the hen house takes me back to my childhood. It's one of my most favorite, favorite chores here at Barefoot Acres.<br /><br />I remember my heart racing in my chest, as my grandmother explained how to take charge of those hens. Our hens today are so much more calm and manageable.<br /><br />Our Ameraucanas lay only green. Perhaps the blue eggs originated with the Auraucana hens, but was bred out. <br /><br />I'm also envious of your garden going in already! It will be Mother's Day before I get anything in here in Missouri. I've had a run of bad luck and timing the last couple of years. Should have followed that Farmer's Almanac! <br /><br />I have a friend who raised goats, Nubians mostly, I think. She made soap as Christmas gifts, which were amazing! She gave them all away last year, after the coldest night of the year took too many babies in one night. Heartbreaking.<br /><br />We tried fostering twins for her two summers ago, so she could wean them. Two days of incessant crying! Bout lost our minds. *grin*<br /><br />All of your planning has me thinking about mine this morning. It's raining here ~ no snow yet! Wrens are checking out an old nest here on the front porch and Juncos are popping up all over the yard with their grey coats and white bellies. Love Spring, but Winter has a ways to go yet.<br /><br />Lovely reading your post this morning before I head out. Thank you!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194637248895827402noreply@blogger.com