Walker Farm Quail & Chicks

24/07/2026

Obsessed with these little critters! 🐓🐔

🐓🌿🙏

24/07/2026

😂💯

24/07/2026

𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝙸'𝚖 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚏 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚜 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚏𝚕𝚞𝚔𝚎.. 𝙱𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚢

After my research my area we may have a hard winter ❄️ 🥶

If you’re preparing for the possibility of a hard winter in your area the goal is to be comfortable and resilient whether the challenges come from snow, ice, power outages, supply chain disruptions, or unusually cold temperatures. Since you’re homesteading, many of these steps also strengthen your self-sufficiency year-round.

🏡 Around the Homestead

* Split and stack plenty of seasoned firewood if you heat with wood.
* Test generators now and safely store fresh stabilized fuel.
* Keep backup propane cylinders filled.
* Insulate exposed water pipes and know how to shut off your water if needed.
* Seal drafts around windows and doors.
* Clean chimneys and inspect wood stoves before cold weather arrives.
* Trim tree limbs that could fall on power lines or buildings during ice storms.

🥫 Food & Water

Aim for several weeks of supplies.

Good staples include:

* Rice
* Beans
* Oats
* Pasta
* Flour
* Sugar
* Salt
* Cooking oil
* Canned vegetables
* Canned meat
* Soups
* Peanut butter
* Coffee or tea
* Shelf-stable milk

Also store:

* Drinking water
* Water containers for livestock
* Manual can opener

🐓 Preparing Your Chickens

* Stock extra feed in sealed containers.
* Have several weeks of bedding available.
* Keep spare heated waterers or a backup way to prevent freezing.
* Store electrolytes and poultry vitamins.
* Have tarps or windbreaks ready for severe cold.
* Keep a small indoor or sheltered area ready for sick birds.

🌱 Garden Preparation

* Save extra seeds.
* Mulch heavily around perennials.
* Protect fruit trees if extreme cold is forecast.
* Cover raised beds before hard freezes.
* Stock compost and fertilizer now rather than waiting until spring.

🔋 Power Outages

Have:

* Flashlights
* Lanterns
* Batteries
* Battery banks for phones
* NOAA weather radio
* Extension cords (used safely)
* Extra blankets and sleeping bags

🚗 Vehicle

Keep:

* At least half a tank of gas.
* Ice scraper.
* Blanket.
* Flashlight.
* Small shovel.
* Jumper cables.
* Tire repair kit.
* First-aid kit.

🩺 Medical

Keep extra:

* Prescription medications (if possible)
* Pain relievers
* Cold medicine
* Bandages
* Antibiotic ointment
* Hand warmers

💰 Financial

If possible:

* Keep some cash on hand in small bills.
* Pay down high-interest debt.
* Buy winter supplies before demand increases.

🙏 Spiritually

As a believer, preparation isn’t just physical.

* Spend time in Scripture daily.
* Pray for wisdom and discernment.
* Encourage your family and neighbors.
* Share hope rather than fear.
* Remember Proverbs 27:12:
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”

Preparation is a biblical principle when it is motivated by wisdom rather than panic.

My priorities

1. Firewood or backup heat.
2. Generator and fuel.
3. Extra food and water.
4. Chicken feed and livestock supplies.
5. Winterize pipes and buildings.
6. Backup lighting and batteries.
7. Vehicle emergency kit.
8. Extra medications and first-aid supplies.
9. Cash reserve.
10. Strengthen spiritual readiness alongside practical readiness.

20/07/2026

They love fresh watermelon but not too interested in the watermelon juice 😂🍉🍉🐓🐔

20/07/2026

16/07/2026

16/07/2026

Finally Named them

16/07/2026

~Honey

16/07/2026

~Lulu

16/07/2026

☀️🐔 Keeping Your Chickens Cool in the Summer Heat

When temperatures soar, our feathered friends depend on us to help them stay safe and comfortable. Chickens can overheat quickly, so a little extra care goes a long way.

Here are a few simple ways to keep your flock cool:

🥶 Keep plenty of cool, fresh water available all day. Add extra waterers if needed.

🌳 Make sure they have plenty of shade. Trees, shade cloth, or a covered run can make a huge difference.

🍉 Offer cooling treats like chilled watermelon, cucumber, cantaloupe, or frozen peas in moderation.

💨 Increase airflow with good ventilation. A fan outside the coop (not blowing directly on them) can help move hot air.

🧊 Freeze water bottles or gallon jugs and place them where your chickens can lay beside them.

🌿 Avoid overcrowding so they have room to spread out and cool themselves.

🥚 Collect eggs more often during extreme heat.

⏰ If you need to do coop chores, do them early in the morning or after the sun goes down.

Watch for signs of heat stress:
• Panting with an open beak
• Holding wings away from the body
• Lethargy or weakness
• Pale combs or wattles

Remember, a little extra effort during a heat wave can help keep your flock healthy and happy. Stay cool, friends—and don’t forget to check on your chickens often! ❤️🐓