There are moments here at the homestead that remind us exactly why we started this journey… and this past chicken processing class was one of them. What began as a simple idea sharing real homesteading skills with our community turned into a powerful day of learning, connection, and hands-on experience. The last class was full,ContinueContinue reading “Full Circle at the Homestead: Celebrating the Success of Our Chicken Processing Class”
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The Rooster Cat
When Your Alarm Clock Sounds Like a Strangling Feline Life on the homestead has a funny way of humbling you. When we added our American Bresse meat birds to the homestead, the plan was simple. These birds would be raised with care, respect, and purpose. They were meant to provide food for our family —ContinueContinue reading “The Rooster Cat”
Chicken Processing Class
April 11 | 11:00 AM | Donation-Based | Limited Spots On April 11th at 11:00 AM, we’re hosting another hands-on Chicken Processing Class here at 1737 Urban Homestead. This class is for those who want to understand their food, not just cook it. We will walk through the humane, respectful, and practical process of harvestingContinueContinue reading “Chicken Processing Class”
To Our Original Golden Girls — Thank You
Hey Loves, Today we pause with full hearts. Our original Golden Girls, our sweet Buff Orpington ladies; have given us more than eggs over the years. They gave us rhythm. They gave us nourishment. They gave us laughter. They gave us stories. From their first days scratching in the yard to their steady presence inContinueContinue reading “To Our Original Golden Girls — Thank You”
Welcoming Our Meat Birds to the Homestead
Why These Chickens Will Be Nameless, But Still Loved There’s a new group of feathered residents settling in at 1737 Urban Homestead… and this time, things feel a little different. We recently welcomed 9 American Bresse chickens to the flock. These birds won’t be getting names like our Buff Orpington girls. They won’t be starringContinueContinue reading “Welcoming Our Meat Birds to the Homestead”
Chicken Processing Class Announcement
Cultivating community. Harvesting home. Rooted in faith. We’re excited to officially announce our upcoming Chicken Processing Class at 1737 Urban Homestead, and we would love to welcome you to join us. This class is designed to be a hands-on, educational experience for anyone wanting to learn more about where their food comes from and howContinueContinue reading “Chicken Processing Class Announcement”
3 Spots Open for Our Donation-Based Chicken Processing Class
Hey Loves, Happy homestead greetings from all of us here at 1737 Urban Homestead 💛We hope this note finds you well, growing something, and staying encouraged wherever you are on your journey. 🌿 What’s Happening at the Homestead We are opening up 3 final in-person spots for our upcoming Chicken Processing Class, and we wantedContinueContinue reading “3 Spots Open for Our Donation-Based Chicken Processing Class”
Chicken Processing Day at 1737: Difficult, Necessary, and Rooted in Respect
Whew… today was one of those days on the homestead. The kind that sits heavy on your heart, even when you know you’re doing what’s right. Chicken processing day is never easy, and honestly, I don’t think it ever should be. But it is necessary, and it’s part of the commitment we made when weContinueContinue reading “Chicken Processing Day at 1737: Difficult, Necessary, and Rooted in Respect”
Meet the Ladies of 1737: Our Feathered Family
Hey y’all, Let me tell you, life on the homestead stays interesting. A big reason for that is the crew we’ve got clucking around out back. Our hens are more than just egg layers; they’ve become part of the family. And like any good Southern family, they’ve all got big personalities… and names to match.ContinueContinue reading “Meet the Ladies of 1737: Our Feathered Family”
Duck and Goose – Officially Named by Royal Decree (aka Our 4-Year-Old Great Niece)
Well folks, it’s official. After much observation and plenty of giggles, we held a serious naming ceremony that involved no ceremony at all. Our two rescue chickens finally have names. Y’all, they are perfect. Introducing Duck and Goose. Yes, you read that right. Duck is one of our Buff Orpington teenagers—plump, golden, and already walkingContinueContinue reading “Duck and Goose – Officially Named by Royal Decree (aka Our 4-Year-Old Great Niece)”
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