Hey everyone,
I wanted to share a story from my farm that's been on my mind a lot lately. It’s the unexpected hero's journey of one of our hens.
A while back, our flock was hit hard by predators. We lost nearly half our birds in a couple of weeks, and honestly, it felt like my dream of building this farm was falling apart.
Right when things were at their worst, this one hen, "Mama Bird," went broody. At just the right time. We gave her a clutch of eggs, and she sat through all the chaos, completely focused on her one job.
She ended up hatching the seven chicks that became our new "Genesis Flock." She literally saved the dream. I know I could've just bought more chickens, but it wouldn't have been the same. There was something powerful about that feeling of adapting, of overcoming, of nature providing a solution right when we needed it most.
I suppose I'm sharing this because I'm looking for a little solidarity and inspiration. This path can feel isolating sometimes.
I'd be honored if you'd share one of your own stories. What's an unexpected "hero's journey", big or small, that has happened on your own homestead?
by GenesisFarmScott
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