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.
Meanwhile this one is over there living their best life.
I’m leaning female on this one but it may still be too young to tell…
I’m leaning female on this one but it may still be too young to tell…
October 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Meanwhile this one is over there living their best life.
I’m leaning female on this one but it may still be too young to tell…
I’m leaning female on this one but it may still be too young to tell…
I waited forever for him to do his “crow”.
October 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I waited forever for him to do his “crow”.
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. 🤞🏽
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” 😅
*weeps in farmer with livestock who NEED water*
February 19, 2025 at 5:09 AM
*weeps in farmer with livestock who NEED water*
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.)
Lost the chrysanthemum to some mold starting - noted to change the paper more often. Managed to get these though. Gonna throw them back in for a few more days just to make sure all the moisture is gone.
Thinking a picture in the center of Nan in a glass front and back frame.
Thinking a picture in the center of Nan in a glass front and back frame.
January 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Lost the chrysanthemum to some mold starting - noted to change the paper more often. Managed to get these though. Gonna throw them back in for a few more days just to make sure all the moisture is gone.
Thinking a picture in the center of Nan in a glass front and back frame.
Thinking a picture in the center of Nan in a glass front and back frame.
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.
24 hour update - had to change out the paper on the roses so got to see how things flattened out. Waiting on my second press to come in so the white chrysanthemum is currently between two books with some weights on it.
January 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
24 hour update - had to change out the paper on the roses so got to see how things flattened out. Waiting on my second press to come in so the white chrysanthemum is currently between two books with some weights on it.
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…
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.
Benimaru is such a love bug. He likes to climb on me and lick my hands, check, nose, lip… whatever he can reach. He loves to curl up and cuddle with me too.
He’s been spending days in the office with me when he’s not playing with the others.
I was worried he’d regret coming inside… guess not 🤷🏽♀️
He’s been spending days in the office with me when he’s not playing with the others.
I was worried he’d regret coming inside… guess not 🤷🏽♀️
December 17, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Benimaru is such a love bug. He likes to climb on me and lick my hands, check, nose, lip… whatever he can reach. He loves to curl up and cuddle with me too.
He’s been spending days in the office with me when he’s not playing with the others.
I was worried he’d regret coming inside… guess not 🤷🏽♀️
He’s been spending days in the office with me when he’s not playing with the others.
I was worried he’d regret coming inside… guess not 🤷🏽♀️
Hub’s boss is going through cancer treatment and it’s been rough. He mentioned to Jason that he’d love some farm fresh eggs if we had any extra.
He’s been really good to us. A genuinely good boss to Jason. Someone who got his and wants to help others get theirs.
So yeah. He’s getting eggs.
He’s been really good to us. A genuinely good boss to Jason. Someone who got his and wants to help others get theirs.
So yeah. He’s getting eggs.
December 17, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Hub’s boss is going through cancer treatment and it’s been rough. He mentioned to Jason that he’d love some farm fresh eggs if we had any extra.
He’s been really good to us. A genuinely good boss to Jason. Someone who got his and wants to help others get theirs.
So yeah. He’s getting eggs.
He’s been really good to us. A genuinely good boss to Jason. Someone who got his and wants to help others get theirs.
So yeah. He’s getting eggs.
Colorful moments of joy from the past three days. I can’t wait to have more of the new pullets laying. 🥰
December 12, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Colorful moments of joy from the past three days. I can’t wait to have more of the new pullets laying. 🥰
I love catching them in the nest box. Finally know which Ameraucana has started paying rent.
December 9, 2024 at 9:23 PM
I love catching them in the nest box. Finally know which Ameraucana has started paying rent.
Well in another “I complained about it so the universe did this to shut me up”, today I finally found a blue egg in the nest box! 🥳
It was a bit dirty so I had to wash it and put it with the rest of the cleaned eggs. 😍
It was a bit dirty so I had to wash it and put it with the rest of the cleaned eggs. 😍
December 7, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Well in another “I complained about it so the universe did this to shut me up”, today I finally found a blue egg in the nest box! 🥳
It was a bit dirty so I had to wash it and put it with the rest of the cleaned eggs. 😍
It was a bit dirty so I had to wash it and put it with the rest of the cleaned eggs. 😍
Today has been exhausting. Worked for a bit then went to go finalize getting Subu2.0. Got home, everything is fine, and the girls left some gems in the nest boxes. The faint white speckles on the big egg are my favorite.
One year my Ameraucanas will start paying rent and I’ll have blue eggs again.
One year my Ameraucanas will start paying rent and I’ll have blue eggs again.
December 6, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Today has been exhausting. Worked for a bit then went to go finalize getting Subu2.0. Got home, everything is fine, and the girls left some gems in the nest boxes. The faint white speckles on the big egg are my favorite.
One year my Ameraucanas will start paying rent and I’ll have blue eggs again.
One year my Ameraucanas will start paying rent and I’ll have blue eggs again.
Alright. Someone has been sneezing so he needs a vet appointment which means I’ve been forced to decide on a name.
May I present - Benimaru.
He has decided he enjoys being held the most now and will yell if he doesn’t get picked up for cuddles.
May I present - Benimaru.
He has decided he enjoys being held the most now and will yell if he doesn’t get picked up for cuddles.
November 22, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Alright. Someone has been sneezing so he needs a vet appointment which means I’ve been forced to decide on a name.
May I present - Benimaru.
He has decided he enjoys being held the most now and will yell if he doesn’t get picked up for cuddles.
May I present - Benimaru.
He has decided he enjoys being held the most now and will yell if he doesn’t get picked up for cuddles.
Yes I did stand around for 30 minutes waiting on this hen so I could finally figure out which egg she lays.
AND I’D DO IT AGAIN!
AND I’D DO IT AGAIN!
November 20, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Yes I did stand around for 30 minutes waiting on this hen so I could finally figure out which egg she lays.
AND I’D DO IT AGAIN!
AND I’D DO IT AGAIN!
Freaked out a bit this morning because I couldn’t find Popcorn and Nori anywhere. Took a walk around the property trying to find them and almost missed them contently floating on the pond.
They finally explored far enough to find it.
(It looks dirty as hell cause it refilled from rain run off.)
They finally explored far enough to find it.
(It looks dirty as hell cause it refilled from rain run off.)
November 20, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Freaked out a bit this morning because I couldn’t find Popcorn and Nori anywhere. Took a walk around the property trying to find them and almost missed them contently floating on the pond.
They finally explored far enough to find it.
(It looks dirty as hell cause it refilled from rain run off.)
They finally explored far enough to find it.
(It looks dirty as hell cause it refilled from rain run off.)
Day two. He’s stopped running to hide when I come in the room and actually comes to rub on my leg sometimes. Mostly just lays waiting to meet my hand. I can do his eye meds solo now. The purrs and biscuits are non-stop.
I still need to think of a name and he needs to visit the vet for a check up.
I still need to think of a name and he needs to visit the vet for a check up.
November 19, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Day two. He’s stopped running to hide when I come in the room and actually comes to rub on my leg sometimes. Mostly just lays waiting to meet my hand. I can do his eye meds solo now. The purrs and biscuits are non-stop.
I still need to think of a name and he needs to visit the vet for a check up.
I still need to think of a name and he needs to visit the vet for a check up.