The Rustic Ward

The Rustic Ward Welcome to our humble homestead! At TRW we embrace all things rustic... freewheeling self sufficiency, repurposing, and anything homey, homespun, or homemade!

The Rustic Ward Homestead has been in our family for over 20 years. When the property was first acquired, it was way out in the middle of nowhere. Over the years we have watched development spring up around us, especially in the last few years, but we strive to keep our homestead feel and have added some urban quirkiness to keep up with the times. Homesteads need work, sometimes a lot and around t

he clock (waiting for a lamb to drop as I type this), but we love our life, and usually enjoy all that comes with it. With the exception, maybe, of when our jumping cows escape the back pasture in a freak early winter wet cold snap first thing in the morning or when Waffles, our resident beautiful banty rooster with a serious complex, creeps up behind you for a cowardly sneak attack. He may be small but his spurs are the size of my thumb. Homesteading, farming, agriculture, and husbandry have been in my family for years. My maternal grandfather was a Forest and Park Ranger as well as a Game Warden, and my maternal grandmother loved canning & cooking. My paternal grandparents owned 300+ acres used for farming, cattle, and cotton production. I spent a lot of time on that farm growing up and have many cherished memories. My grandparents had a great influence on me and my parents as well since they established their own smaller farm and continued the lifestyle they had been raised in. I did not have the luxury to have a full homestead family when my grown children were young but I tried my best to continue the family traditions and trade. As a working mom, I learned the value of hacks and shortcuts to still provide the best of what we could and still spent as much time as we could on that 300+ acre farm. Homestead and farming is a simple life but not easy. So, now, it is our goal to help busy families still be able to keep in touch with those more simple times of days gone by. It is important to know where food comes from, know basic self sustaining life skills, and know the value of faith, family, and freedom.

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AMAZING FACTS ABOUT CHICKEN

1. Chickens are surprisingly intelligent. They can recognize over 100 faces of their flockmates and even humans. They also have complex communication systems, using different calls for warnings, food discoveries, and more.

2. They dream, just like us. Chickens experience REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, which suggests they might dream!

3. A mother hen talks to her chicks before they're hatched. She clucks softly, and the chicks chirp back from inside the eggs, building a bond before they even meet.

4. Chickens are great at math (well, sort of). Studies show they can count and even perform basic addition or subtraction tasks.

5. The world has more chickens than humans. With over 33 billion chickens on Earth, they far outnumber us.

6. Chickens have unique personalities. Just like humans, some are bold and adventurous, while others are shy or cautious.

7. They're descendants of dinosaurs. Chickens are closely related to the mighty T. rex. That drumstick on your plate? It's basically a tiny dino leg!

8. Chickens can feel empathy. Mother hens show concern for their chicks, displaying signs of distress if their babies are in danger.

9. They can run fast. A chicken can sprint up to 9 miles per hour (14 kilometers per hour) when motivated.

10. Egg color depends on the hen's breed. White-feathered chickens with white earlobes lay white eggs, while brown-feathered chickens with red earlobes lay brown eggs. There are even breeds that lay blue or green eggs!

I have 5 dz farm fresh eggs! $5/dzAlso, 1 dirty dozen for $4.
03/15/2025

I have 5 dz farm fresh eggs! $5/dz

Also, 1 dirty dozen for $4.

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05/16/2024

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Farm fresh eggs available! $4/dz or $3 dirty dozen. These are unwashed fresh eggs that can sit at room temp (if left unw...
05/15/2024

Farm fresh eggs available! $4/dz or $3 dirty dozen.

These are unwashed fresh eggs that can sit at room temp (if left unwashed) up to 3 weeks or can be put in the fridge (unwashed) for up to 3 months. If you feel like you must wash them, place them in the fridge for up to 6-8 weeks.

Homemade buttermilk bread and homemade butter 🤤
04/13/2024

Homemade buttermilk bread and homemade butter 🤤

We have eggs available $4/dz or $3 dirty dozen
04/09/2024

We have eggs available $4/dz or $3 dirty dozen

That’s not how you do it lol
04/09/2024

That’s not how you do it lol

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CR 62
Iowa Colony, TX
77583

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+18322051715

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