From my recent observations in the turkey yard, I am certain that turkeys make a compelling argument against random evolution. I cannot figure out how they have survived as a species up until this point. I am, of course, referring to "turkey love". After watching the shenanigans going on out there I had to pull out my copy of Barbara Kingsolver's "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" and reread the passages on turkey reproduction and laugh myself silly. (I highly recommend the book, if you haven't had a chance to read it.) I understand that most of the turkey's confusion is a result of the selective breeding that has been done and that breeding for natural instincts and mating abilities has not always been on the list of priorities. All that being said, the turkey show has been a good one this week. We should start getting eggs in a few weeks. I am sure hoping that our hens will brood, turkey poults bought from the hatchery have a notoriously high mortality rate, and I am really curious to find out whether or not "mama raised" birds are as fragile.
As for other signs of spring, the garden seeds came in this week. I cannot wait to get out there and play in the dirt. We are planning on planting lots of veggies this year, planting in both of our garden areas, as well as trying some grains. This will be our first experience growing grain so that should be interesting. The other thing we are going to try this year is a "three-sisters" garden (http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/teach/2003045238014436.html). Now if only it were warm enough to plant.....
Check out our new listing on local harvest (http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M27331). Local harvest is doing such a great job matching up people that are interested in good, clean food with farmers that are working hard to produce a quality product. Most small farms do not have a huge advertising budget and getting the word out there is tough. It is wonderful to have organizations like Local Harvest to make it all a little easier.
Take it easy!
Steph
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