08/27/2026
Lately, Iāve had something on my mind thatās honestly been eating me alive.
Iāve been hatching⦠hatching⦠and hatching. And while bringing babies into this world is something I absolutely love, Iāve been realizing that eventually, most of them will need a home.
And finding the right homes is hard.
I get attached. I struggle with rehoming. But what hurts me even more is when I truly believe Iāve found a good home, only to later realize it wasnāt what I thought it was.
So lately, Iāve been changing the way I look at hatching.
Iāve been focusing on smaller pens. Hatching for myself. Hatching birds that I truly believe have potential. My goal isnāt to hatch every single egg anymore just because I can.
My goal is to hatch with a purpose.
Because every chick deserves more than just a place to go. They deserve a home where theyāll be cared for and appreciated.
I know I canāt control everything once a bird leaves my care, and thatās something Iām still learning to accept. But I can be more intentional about the birds I hatch and the homes I choose.
And Iāve recently been told that shipping birds out of Wisconsin is safe again, which could open up so many more opportunities to find truly amazing homes. Shipping lives is definitely a risk- but with risk comes reward.
So if you have interest in future birds stay tuned and let me know. My incubators are off, but Iāll have some to share!
I know some people may not understand why this weighs so heavily on me⦠but it truly is a huge struggle for me.