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”
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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”
Welcome to a New Year at 1737 🌱
Hey Loves, There’s something about a new year that feels like fresh soil under your hands. Clean. Full of promise. Ready for planting. As we step into this new season at 1737; we’re doing so with full hearts; big dreams, and a whole lot of gratitude. Last year taught us so much about stewardship, patience,ContinueContinue reading “Welcome to a New Year at 1737 🌱”
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”
1737 Urban Homestead TikTok
Hey y’all! If you’re not following us over on TikTok… what are you even doing with your life? 😂 No seriously, 1737 Urban Homestead has made its way to the land of scrolls. It’s full of laughs and quick how-tos. Let me tell you… It’s a whole vibe. You’ll find behind-the-scenes moments that don’t alwaysContinueContinue reading “1737 Urban Homestead TikTok”
Drama in the Lanai: Baby Chicks, Time-Outs, and Tiny Scandals at 1737
There’s trouble brewing in the Lanai, y’all. And no, it’s not because someone forgot to refill the chick feeder (again). The temporary home for our baby chicks has officially become a drama zone. It is at a Real Housewives level. There are fewer cocktails, more feathers, and absolutely no filter. Let me set the scene. It’sContinueContinue reading “Drama in the Lanai: Baby Chicks, Time-Outs, and Tiny Scandals at 1737”
Our First Festival—We Made It in Old Algiers!
Whew! Y’all… 1737 had the honor of setting up shop at our very first festival, Making It In Old Algiers, on May 31st. Let me just say, we had the absolute best time! Now, if you’ve ever done a market or a festival, you already know—it’s a whole lot of prep, a little bit ofContinueContinue reading “Our First Festival—We Made It in Old Algiers!”
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