Shadows, Witch of Shadowood
@shadowsflame.bsky.social
Crazy Plant/Animal Lady | Farmer | Chicken Tender | Herbalist in Training | Bi 🏳️🌈| She/Her
Owner @starchaserfarms.bsky.social
Owner @starchaserfarms.bsky.social
Almost a year later and he’s still a huge love bug who loves to cuddle with me. These days he’s usually plastered against me when I wake up and gives me a “kiss” to say good morning.
November 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Almost a year later and he’s still a huge love bug who loves to cuddle with me. These days he’s usually plastered against me when I wake up and gives me a “kiss” to say good morning.
Thanks to my sister my kiddo is DEEP in the original Pokémon world.
Hearing her sing “still gotta catch them all…” or exclaim “Who’s that Pokémon?!” makes my world brighter.
Hearing her sing “still gotta catch them all…” or exclaim “Who’s that Pokémon?!” makes my world brighter.
a pikachu is standing in the middle of a forest with trees in the background
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October 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Thanks to my sister my kiddo is DEEP in the original Pokémon world.
Hearing her sing “still gotta catch them all…” or exclaim “Who’s that Pokémon?!” makes my world brighter.
Hearing her sing “still gotta catch them all…” or exclaim “Who’s that Pokémon?!” makes my world brighter.
I’m fairly certain my adult life is just one big over correction from a childhood of being told “No” whenever I wanted a pet.
Anyway…have some Snowflake Bobwhite Quail.
Anyway…have some Snowflake Bobwhite Quail.
October 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I’m fairly certain my adult life is just one big over correction from a childhood of being told “No” whenever I wanted a pet.
Anyway…have some Snowflake Bobwhite Quail.
Anyway…have some Snowflake Bobwhite Quail.
It’s been rough for a while here but my girls are getting back online and the spring hatched pullets are starting to pay rent.
Finally able to fully restock the fridge with extras getting steamed for the pups dinner tonight. Also managed to get a dozen to sell for the first time in months.
Finally able to fully restock the fridge with extras getting steamed for the pups dinner tonight. Also managed to get a dozen to sell for the first time in months.
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It’s been rough for a while here but my girls are getting back online and the spring hatched pullets are starting to pay rent.
Finally able to fully restock the fridge with extras getting steamed for the pups dinner tonight. Also managed to get a dozen to sell for the first time in months.
Finally able to fully restock the fridge with extras getting steamed for the pups dinner tonight. Also managed to get a dozen to sell for the first time in months.
Jason is doing better. He’s still recovering but hopefully he’ll be back to better than normal soon.
Farm life, as always, doesn’t stop for anything and Blackberry is finally a mom - 3rd clutch is the charm. 🤷🏽♀️
Granted it’s a Saxony not a Muscovy but hopefully the Muscovy eggs hatch next week. 🤞🏽
Farm life, as always, doesn’t stop for anything and Blackberry is finally a mom - 3rd clutch is the charm. 🤷🏽♀️
Granted it’s a Saxony not a Muscovy but hopefully the Muscovy eggs hatch next week. 🤞🏽
September 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Jason is doing better. He’s still recovering but hopefully he’ll be back to better than normal soon.
Farm life, as always, doesn’t stop for anything and Blackberry is finally a mom - 3rd clutch is the charm. 🤷🏽♀️
Granted it’s a Saxony not a Muscovy but hopefully the Muscovy eggs hatch next week. 🤞🏽
Farm life, as always, doesn’t stop for anything and Blackberry is finally a mom - 3rd clutch is the charm. 🤷🏽♀️
Granted it’s a Saxony not a Muscovy but hopefully the Muscovy eggs hatch next week. 🤞🏽
Hi. I’m alive. In case anyone wonders why I disappear so often, the following events have occurred in the past 8 days:
Funeral for husband’s great uncle
Daughter turned 3
Husband had heart attack (he’s okay after two stints)
Husband’s grandfather passed away
Daughter’s birthday party
Tax deadline
Funeral for husband’s great uncle
Daughter turned 3
Husband had heart attack (he’s okay after two stints)
Husband’s grandfather passed away
Daughter’s birthday party
Tax deadline
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September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hi. I’m alive. In case anyone wonders why I disappear so often, the following events have occurred in the past 8 days:
Funeral for husband’s great uncle
Daughter turned 3
Husband had heart attack (he’s okay after two stints)
Husband’s grandfather passed away
Daughter’s birthday party
Tax deadline
Funeral for husband’s great uncle
Daughter turned 3
Husband had heart attack (he’s okay after two stints)
Husband’s grandfather passed away
Daughter’s birthday party
Tax deadline
One of these days I’ll have the time/mental capacity to be better at my farm’s social media. There’s SO MUCH going on.
But as a sneak peek: today several new things arrived and when I picked up these two goslings I teared up with joy.
Tinyflame was also very excited for the “baby chickies” 😅
But as a sneak peek: today several new things arrived and when I picked up these two goslings I teared up with joy.
Tinyflame was also very excited for the “baby chickies” 😅
June 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
One of these days I’ll have the time/mental capacity to be better at my farm’s social media. There’s SO MUCH going on.
But as a sneak peek: today several new things arrived and when I picked up these two goslings I teared up with joy.
Tinyflame was also very excited for the “baby chickies” 😅
But as a sneak peek: today several new things arrived and when I picked up these two goslings I teared up with joy.
Tinyflame was also very excited for the “baby chickies” 😅
Last night kiddo said her eye hurt and she wanted drops.
Me remembering the HELL of giving her eye drops when she had pink eye even with the promise of candy after: I think I know where this is going.
So Jason gets them and she suffers through it.
Her as soon as it was done: I want candy!
Me:
Me remembering the HELL of giving her eye drops when she had pink eye even with the promise of candy after: I think I know where this is going.
So Jason gets them and she suffers through it.
Her as soon as it was done: I want candy!
Me:
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June 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Last night kiddo said her eye hurt and she wanted drops.
Me remembering the HELL of giving her eye drops when she had pink eye even with the promise of candy after: I think I know where this is going.
So Jason gets them and she suffers through it.
Her as soon as it was done: I want candy!
Me:
Me remembering the HELL of giving her eye drops when she had pink eye even with the promise of candy after: I think I know where this is going.
So Jason gets them and she suffers through it.
Her as soon as it was done: I want candy!
Me:
I still live. Mental health is still mostly bad. Farm wins and losses, toddler tantrums, work uncertainty, etc.
But there’s still good things around that I can share to brighten someone’s day.
But there’s still good things around that I can share to brighten someone’s day.
While these aren’t the first ducklings hatched out this year they are the ones I’ve been waiting on the most.
Mainly because Nori decided to lay a nest in an empty planter on my deck. 😒
After over a month they’re finally here. Which means I can power wash my deck now. 🫠
(Ft: Gajeel aka Mr. Dad)
Mainly because Nori decided to lay a nest in an empty planter on my deck. 😒
After over a month they’re finally here. Which means I can power wash my deck now. 🫠
(Ft: Gajeel aka Mr. Dad)
June 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I still live. Mental health is still mostly bad. Farm wins and losses, toddler tantrums, work uncertainty, etc.
But there’s still good things around that I can share to brighten someone’s day.
But there’s still good things around that I can share to brighten someone’s day.
Farm life (much like mom life) doesn’t pause for illness, weather, or grief. It’s strange having to keep track of spring hatching in the back of my mind while sobbing at the unfairness of sudden loss.
Bright spots show up no matter what I suppose…I’m hopeful for my little chicken.
Bright spots show up no matter what I suppose…I’m hopeful for my little chicken.
After an extra week (explanation to follow) my little Darling is almost done sitting on her nest and it sounds like the chicks are ready to meet her.
Did you know chicks will call to each other while hatching? It’s like they’re saying “We can do this!” Here’s hoping hatching goes well! 🤞🏽
Did you know chicks will call to each other while hatching? It’s like they’re saying “We can do this!” Here’s hoping hatching goes well! 🤞🏽
March 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Farm life (much like mom life) doesn’t pause for illness, weather, or grief. It’s strange having to keep track of spring hatching in the back of my mind while sobbing at the unfairness of sudden loss.
Bright spots show up no matter what I suppose…I’m hopeful for my little chicken.
Bright spots show up no matter what I suppose…I’m hopeful for my little chicken.
Found out yesterday my friend and January birthday rival (he never acknowledged mine till after his cause there was no way I could be older than him) passed away. He was only 41… I don’t fucking get it…
This year needs to fucking stop cause I am honestly at my limit.
This year needs to fucking stop cause I am honestly at my limit.
March 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Found out yesterday my friend and January birthday rival (he never acknowledged mine till after his cause there was no way I could be older than him) passed away. He was only 41… I don’t fucking get it…
This year needs to fucking stop cause I am honestly at my limit.
This year needs to fucking stop cause I am honestly at my limit.
Mentally I’m not doing great. Literally losing sleep because anxiety brain won’t shut up. Chaos Year™️ continues and isn’t letting up. I’m so far behind on everything…
But, last night Tinyflame asked me to sing along to the ending theme song for Frieren while in my arms.
Yeah, I teared up.
But, last night Tinyflame asked me to sing along to the ending theme song for Frieren while in my arms.
Yeah, I teared up.
a drawing of a girl with white hair and red earrings is crying
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February 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Mentally I’m not doing great. Literally losing sleep because anxiety brain won’t shut up. Chaos Year™️ continues and isn’t letting up. I’m so far behind on everything…
But, last night Tinyflame asked me to sing along to the ending theme song for Frieren while in my arms.
Yeah, I teared up.
But, last night Tinyflame asked me to sing along to the ending theme song for Frieren while in my arms.
Yeah, I teared up.
Been sick. Still feel gross. Farm chores don’t care about fevers or sneezing fits so still gotta take care of animals.
But the ducks I was on my way to pick up the day I got t-boned have finally started paying rent so I’ve got that going for me.
(Yes they’re dirty, ducks are messy.)
But the ducks I was on my way to pick up the day I got t-boned have finally started paying rent so I’ve got that going for me.
(Yes they’re dirty, ducks are messy.)
January 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Been sick. Still feel gross. Farm chores don’t care about fevers or sneezing fits so still gotta take care of animals.
But the ducks I was on my way to pick up the day I got t-boned have finally started paying rent so I’ve got that going for me.
(Yes they’re dirty, ducks are messy.)
But the ducks I was on my way to pick up the day I got t-boned have finally started paying rent so I’ve got that going for me.
(Yes they’re dirty, ducks are messy.)
I wanted to write something eloquent but… I’m so tired from crying.
I know Orion was waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge so he could show you all the good spots to sniff.
You were my hugs and kisses puppy. I will always love you Odin All-Father.
I know Orion was waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge so he could show you all the good spots to sniff.
You were my hugs and kisses puppy. I will always love you Odin All-Father.
January 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I wanted to write something eloquent but… I’m so tired from crying.
I know Orion was waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge so he could show you all the good spots to sniff.
You were my hugs and kisses puppy. I will always love you Odin All-Father.
I know Orion was waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge so he could show you all the good spots to sniff.
You were my hugs and kisses puppy. I will always love you Odin All-Father.
As he looked in the craft store for blotting/water color paper for me on his lunch break I asked Jason if he is ready for flower pressing to become my entire personality for the next six months.
He sighed heavily and said “…I guess we’ll have to get you something to put them in.”
^ true love.
He sighed heavily and said “…I guess we’ll have to get you something to put them in.”
^ true love.
January 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
As he looked in the craft store for blotting/water color paper for me on his lunch break I asked Jason if he is ready for flower pressing to become my entire personality for the next six months.
He sighed heavily and said “…I guess we’ll have to get you something to put them in.”
^ true love.
He sighed heavily and said “…I guess we’ll have to get you something to put them in.”
^ true love.
I’m still so glad Callie Co-Co decided to come inside. It’s taken a bit but everyday Callie and Benimaru are turning back into litter mates. Not pictured is them tearing around the house chasing and playing with each other day and night.
…yes they’ve woken me up wrestling on my legs. 😅
…yes they’ve woken me up wrestling on my legs. 😅
January 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I’m still so glad Callie Co-Co decided to come inside. It’s taken a bit but everyday Callie and Benimaru are turning back into litter mates. Not pictured is them tearing around the house chasing and playing with each other day and night.
…yes they’ve woken me up wrestling on my legs. 😅
…yes they’ve woken me up wrestling on my legs. 😅
A while ago I considered adding flower pressing to my hyper fixation rotation but didn’t act on it.
After the funeral for Jason’s Nan we had several flowers to take home and he agreed with trying to preserve them so I ordered a press.
I hope they turn out okay…
After the funeral for Jason’s Nan we had several flowers to take home and he agreed with trying to preserve them so I ordered a press.
I hope they turn out okay…
January 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A while ago I considered adding flower pressing to my hyper fixation rotation but didn’t act on it.
After the funeral for Jason’s Nan we had several flowers to take home and he agreed with trying to preserve them so I ordered a press.
I hope they turn out okay…
After the funeral for Jason’s Nan we had several flowers to take home and he agreed with trying to preserve them so I ordered a press.
I hope they turn out okay…
Today is rainbow bridge day for two of our dogs. None of our pet dogs are under 10 years old so even though it feels like a lot at once and it fucking sucks… unfortunately it’s not unexpected.
Tomorrow is Nan’s funeral.
It’s been a long week and it’s going to keep being a long week…
Tomorrow is Nan’s funeral.
It’s been a long week and it’s going to keep being a long week…
January 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today is rainbow bridge day for two of our dogs. None of our pet dogs are under 10 years old so even though it feels like a lot at once and it fucking sucks… unfortunately it’s not unexpected.
Tomorrow is Nan’s funeral.
It’s been a long week and it’s going to keep being a long week…
Tomorrow is Nan’s funeral.
It’s been a long week and it’s going to keep being a long week…
TW: death & pet loss.
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Ya know. It’s been a shit year.
We lost Jason’s grandmother yesterday. She couldn’t recover from the wreck she had while on the way to see our kid at his mom’s house on Dec 29th.
The funeral is Saturday morning. Thankfully TF can go to daycare that day.
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Ya know. It’s been a shit year.
We lost Jason’s grandmother yesterday. She couldn’t recover from the wreck she had while on the way to see our kid at his mom’s house on Dec 29th.
The funeral is Saturday morning. Thankfully TF can go to daycare that day.
January 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
TW: death & pet loss.
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Ya know. It’s been a shit year.
We lost Jason’s grandmother yesterday. She couldn’t recover from the wreck she had while on the way to see our kid at his mom’s house on Dec 29th.
The funeral is Saturday morning. Thankfully TF can go to daycare that day.
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Ya know. It’s been a shit year.
We lost Jason’s grandmother yesterday. She couldn’t recover from the wreck she had while on the way to see our kid at his mom’s house on Dec 29th.
The funeral is Saturday morning. Thankfully TF can go to daycare that day.
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I don't want my fridge to have a camera or Wi-Fi. I don't want my dishwasher to be smart. I don't want my washing machine to text me.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
January 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I don't want my fridge to have a camera or Wi-Fi. I don't want my dishwasher to be smart. I don't want my washing machine to text me.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
Introducing Tinyflame to Mister Roger’s Neighborhood and just realized the king in the Land of Make Believe is King Friday the 13th 🤣🤣🤣🤣
January 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Introducing Tinyflame to Mister Roger’s Neighborhood and just realized the king in the Land of Make Believe is King Friday the 13th 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Had a good idea for a different business/income stream for the farm but the costs to learn what I’d need to know and getting the stuff to actually do it is 🫠…
January 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Had a good idea for a different business/income stream for the farm but the costs to learn what I’d need to know and getting the stuff to actually do it is 🫠…
Listen. I opened the door and she finally walked in. She’s staying.
But I need the cat distribution system to take my name off the list for a decade….
But I need the cat distribution system to take my name off the list for a decade….
Meet my newest farm hand - Callie Coco.
She’s about three months old and is the litter mate to my Benimaru. She’s warmed up to me finally and has apparently fallen in love with Chopper. He seems to be catnip to female cats. 🤷🏽♀️
She’s about three months old and is the litter mate to my Benimaru. She’s warmed up to me finally and has apparently fallen in love with Chopper. He seems to be catnip to female cats. 🤷🏽♀️
January 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Listen. I opened the door and she finally walked in. She’s staying.
But I need the cat distribution system to take my name off the list for a decade….
But I need the cat distribution system to take my name off the list for a decade….
I love the love I share with Jason.
He just ✨gets✨ me.
He just ✨gets✨ me.
January 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I love the love I share with Jason.
He just ✨gets✨ me.
He just ✨gets✨ me.
NYE tradition continues!
Dinner: Ramen 🤤 🍜
Watch: Anime (maybe…toddler may protest and win)
Sleep: Way before midnight, we’re old.
Wake up: Probably before the sun is up. I’m a farmer and livestock don’t care it’s a new year. 🤷🏽♀️
Dinner: Ramen 🤤 🍜
Watch: Anime (maybe…toddler may protest and win)
Sleep: Way before midnight, we’re old.
Wake up: Probably before the sun is up. I’m a farmer and livestock don’t care it’s a new year. 🤷🏽♀️
January 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
NYE tradition continues!
Dinner: Ramen 🤤 🍜
Watch: Anime (maybe…toddler may protest and win)
Sleep: Way before midnight, we’re old.
Wake up: Probably before the sun is up. I’m a farmer and livestock don’t care it’s a new year. 🤷🏽♀️
Dinner: Ramen 🤤 🍜
Watch: Anime (maybe…toddler may protest and win)
Sleep: Way before midnight, we’re old.
Wake up: Probably before the sun is up. I’m a farmer and livestock don’t care it’s a new year. 🤷🏽♀️