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The Holmestead Series

When you can't remember the whole point.

Published 22 days ago • 2 min read
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We bought a zoo!

We've been waiting and hoping to buy more chickens for months. It seems everyone is in the same boat because it has been a challenge to finding any. Patience pays off, Reader, because on Saturday we purchased 10 3-week old chicks from Wolf Hill Farm.

We'll have to wait 5 to 6 months until they start giving us any eggs but we're excited to have some new friends at The Holmestead.

Jury's out with how Millie is managing. (I caught her walking along the top of their a-frame coop yesterday.)

Chickens and business

Dave and I have owned chickens for 4 years now. Unfortunately, none of the original chickens are still alive (to my knowledge — there might be one at another farm but that's another story for another day). That doesn't mean we shouldn't own chickens.

Chickens are prey for nearly everything: wolves, raccoons, foxes, dogs, possums, hawks, owls, etc. Even Millie chases them almost daily.

They are also subject to any number of diseases + illnesses. We've lost chickens to all of the above.

My point is when you're beginning a new endeavor, there is always a risk.

The journey may feel like two steps backward and only one step forward. You get to decide if you want to keep moving toward your goal or give it all up.

I'm feeling this weight in my own business right now.

The success I desire— to make money— is not consistent right now. I was just saying to my business coach "I want to make money but making content to make money is TOUGH sometimes. Half the battle is the lack of belief that making content will make the money."

Oof.

If you are struggling through something, hit reply to this email and let me know so I can provide support and encouragement!

Doing something with a friend is so much better than going alone.

What's more important to you? Trying and failing and trying again or trying and giving up.

I hope you chose the former, because I'm right there with you.

See you next week!
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
-Jane Goodall

🌱Tip of the week!

Maybe instead of drinking coffee at Starbucks, you try out these alternatives.

  • Buy an espresso machine and make coffee at home.
  • Bring your own reusable cup.
  • Support your local coffee shop.
  • Save your leftover morning coffee and drink it later over ice.
  • Reduce the amount of times you get coffee out.

Sustainability looks different for everyone. Determine your baby steps and go make a difference!
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The Holmestead Series

Kaila Marge Holmes

I help busy women who crave a self-sufficient, sustainable life through modern homesteading—without a huge farm. Here we discuss things we're learning, growing in the garden and baking in the kitchen. This is the Holmestead Series!

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