Marchaven Meadows

It might not be spring yet, but it’s sure feeling like it around the farm! The frogs are croaking, plants are waking up from their winter nap and everyone is making the most of the nice weather.

Especially Zuko, our resident Guardian dog and self-appointed community ambassador. He loves nothing more than playing with his littlest human on a sunny day, though exploring the neighbourhood is a close second.

As a bonus, we have a set of eggs set to hatch next week. Spring really is the season of new beginnings!

The days are getting shorter, and colder, which means our hens are slowing down. Did you know that hens generally need 14-16 hours of daylight for peak egg laying? We dont use artificial light, except an hour around bedtime so we can do our headcount and tuck everybody in for the night. Nature has the right idea; winter is a great time to let our hard-working ladies take a much-needed break.

They might not curl up with a nice book and a cup of hot cocoa like we do, but the vibes are the same. And they sure like a warm bowl of oatmeal on a cool morning!

It’s been a very busy year on the farm getting settled in and organized. We’ve all been hard at work and can’t wait to share updates as that work comes to fruition.

I hope you look forward to seeing what we have in store. Thanks for supporting us!