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Saffron & Honey
Jan 18, 20221 min read
The White Bunnies are Adulting!
At the end of November we posted a blog about the fact that two kits in our new litter were pink, rather than the black that American...
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Saffron & Honey
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Hens and Sheep it's Cold!
According to the weather report it is currently -15 in Windsor, Maine. Water is freezing about as fast as we can get it to the animals,...
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Saffron & Honey
Jan 3, 20222 min read
Happy New Year from the Homestead!
Welcome to an already-busy 2022! We have tons of plans for this year, but we don't want to spoil ALL the surprises all at once! We also...
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Saffron & Honey
Nov 23, 20212 min read
The Dreaded White Rabbit
Despite what some backyard breeders may tell you, a white American Chinchilla is not a normal trait for AmChin. By definition, chinchilla...
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Saffron & Honey
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Playing Catch Up
*Whew* Wow, how can October be over!? It was just this morning that I realized that almost the whole month had gotten away from me...
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Saffron & Honey
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Feeding Time!
Sometimes we just need a bit of lightheartedness for the day... The animals would tell you this is the most vital, important part of...
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Saffron & Honey
Sep 7, 20213 min read
Living with Nature
8 things to think about before messing with your ecosystem Farming and homesteading aren't just about bringing a few chickens into our...
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Saffron & Honey
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Internet, Meet the Queen Mum
Recently we brought two new San Clemente Island Goat does into our herd, a young doeling who has yet to be named, and an 8-year-old...
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Saffron & Honey
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Meanwhile, Back at the Homestead...
We've spend most of the week on our other social media accounts talking about our time at the Union Fair. While we still have a couple of...
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Saffron & Honey
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Gettin' Big (and the decisions that come with it)
Well, our spring babies are getting all grown up. We still have the odd group popping up here and there, but all-in-all the season is...
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Saffron & Honey
Aug 10, 20212 min read
Getting Ready for Travel
Yesterday our lovely goats - boys and girls - had their check ups and shots to prep them for the upcoming fair. Clover and Willow are a...
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Saffron & Honey
Jul 27, 20211 min read
We're Going to the Fair!
It's official - we are going to the fair! Saffron & Honey will be at the Union Fair, August 21 - 28 as part of their "Heritage Breeds"...
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Saffron & Honey
Jul 22, 20212 min read
Mighty Kittens!
Living on a homestead often means finding ways to live with nature in ways we never expected. Often there is an attitude that predators...
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Saffron & Honey
Jul 20, 20213 min read
Gender checking rabbits
Warning: this post involves pictures of rabbit genitalia. If this is something you are uncomfortable with, or don't want your kids to...
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Saffron & Honey
Jul 16, 20213 min read
Muscovy Mothering
Not long ago, I wrote an article for Backyard Poultry Magazine on Muscovy ducks. This was so recent, in fact, that the article hasn't...
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Saffron & Honey
Jul 15, 20211 min read
Let there be merch!
After lots of requests for business cards and t-shirts, we have finally begun taking steps towards meeting the demand! First and...
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Saffron & Honey
Jul 13, 20211 min read
Birds & Babies
We just had some new babies this morning at the homestead! To celebrate, we've posted our first video in awhile, showcasing our heritage...
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Saffron & Honey
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Internet, Meet Gracie
It's been awhile since we've done one of these, and it seems like the time is now. Gracie was the first hen we got after The Husband and...
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Saffron & Honey
May 30, 20213 min read
Newcomers
While spring may be one of the busiest times of the year for us, it is also my favorite. Spring time on the Homestead means babies! Fall...
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Saffron & Honey
May 25, 20211 min read
The Lay of the Land
We don't often overlap our social media, but with all the new fencing going into place and the new goat rotations, we would love to share...
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