UK: Battery Eggs to be Outlawed by 2012

image from daylife.com

I like TreeHugger due to its global view of the world. The latest news come from the UK, where battery eggs will be outlawed by 2012.  Farmer Boy and I spent most of our time looking at the chicken picture.  There is no excuse for the poor state of these birds. I am an egg snob.  I won't believe anyone that these birds are healthy, and their eggs are healthy too.  I would encourage anyone to know where your food comes from. 

Going back to Mama

The baby chicks went back to Mama last night.  Chickens are funny.  If they wake up and see another chicken or baby in their coop, they accept them without a fight.  Out of 12 eggs, we had 8 babies.  This is the first batch of the year.  They are strong and full of energy.  Farmer Boy already has a favorite one!

 

Mochi Pounding on Bainbridge Island on January 18th

Bainbridge Island used to be a major farming community.  Now it’s a mix of everything from farms to condominiums.  I am more familiar with the Japanese history of the island.  To celebrate the New Year the Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Community is inviting everyone to the 5^th Annual Mochi Tsuki Festival on January 18^th, 11 am to 3 pm.  This is a fun and free local event.  For more information, see http://islandwood.org/events/mochi-tsuki-festival.