The Chicken Coop

11/01/2021

05/04/2019

"Say it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out."
Libbie Fudim

05/03/2019

Greetings, I'm back. Just looked thru my pages and say... I did have fun WHEN THE CHICKEN COOP shop was open and operational. As you can see the shop closed and we made a cute rental cotage.
Spring is here once again. Have you ordered your garden seeds? We will be adding several asparagus plants to our existing patch which is about 10 years old. Concluded the tomato plants will need to be located in a different spot. Too many years in the same spot does not give proper results. We did not have enough to can last season. Saved back 2 qts (2017) for something special. Don discovered why I like spaghetti squash..it is so good..the kids like it as well so we will do a large patch. I wintered over 2 and will use them for seed. You don't get too many seeds in those envelopes. At least not like I remember.
This is a shot of last year's garden after several days of weeding. Don't you just enjoy those early mornings before the sun gets too hot...the air smells so clean. I've learned not to get too anxious and plant too early..the rains come. We'll see how it goes. Good luck.

10/25/2015

The Chicken Coop is not just for spring chickens ! sign me off as
THE MOTHER HEN

10/25/2015

Some of the crew at The Chicken Coop.

10/25/2015

10/25/2015

THE CHICKEN COOP still has sugar pie pumpkins available. Several ladies have reported Festail brand canned pumkin is no longer available. My Mom used it all the time. Most recipes call for baking in the oven--I've been peeling and steaming on the range top. So much faster. Yesterday I was too busy to watch over the pot and used the crock pot with a bit of water instead. This is the only way. So easy to mash. I've been making this pie since 2002. I did not use the maple syrup. You could probably substitute canned evaporated milk. Stop by for your pie pumkin and I'll share a pumkin bread recipe; that is if it turns out...making it for the first time today.

06/28/2015

At The Chicken Coop earlier this month. KEVIN HALONE, John and Pam Halone's son, and DON HEllAND, together for the first time. FUN

01/14/2015

The weather has been sooooo cold. This MOTHER HEN is closing The Chicken Coop until spring. I'm working some new projects. There are so many ideas out there all about chickens. I did so enjoy the coffee and visits we shared. I will post some photos of mittens and other winter items. I can still be reached at 701 662 3080. Thank you for your support. Looking forward to seeing you when the clouds get fluffy again.

12/11/2014

The Chicken Coop is that "sunshiny yellow" building 4 1/2 miles west of Devils Lake on Hwy 19. You may have been watching the transformation of a grey garage into that "you can't miss it shop" and were wondering whatever would a chicken coop be about. Mary Marchand-Helland opened the doors for business Black Friday. The shop will be open Saturdays from 10:00 to 5:00 and is located at 7643 Hwy 19, Devils Lake, ND 58301.
She features hand knits, crafts, photograhy, flea market finds, and in-season garden produce and eggs.
The knits include sweaters, mittens, caps, scarves, and socks, clothes for Barbie, dish cloths and scrubbies, and miniature stockings that can be used as Christmas tree ornaments, place cards, or money holders. Mary knit wedding dresses for her two daughters and had taught knitting and crochet for the Home Extension Office and the Lake Region College. Knitting lessons are available. To inquire stop by or call 662-3080.
The craft corner is well supplied with books of sayings and verses, paper, stamps, and everything you or your children will need to make your own cards, labels or bookmarkers.
Matted and framed photos are available as well as photo greeting cards. Most of the pictures were taken here in the Lake Region area. The Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce has three of Mary's agriculture related photograhs on display. The Post Office Museum and the Art Center in Jamestown have displayed her photographs.
Flea market items will be everchanging. Mary's husband, Don Helland, of Water Wolf Resort and her property on 6 Mile Bay were combined and put into storage when the lake overwhelmed them You can sit on the couch with a cup of coffee and a homemade cookie and browse thru paper backs, hard cover, cook books, and knitting magazines.
Squash are available at this time. The chickens have quit laying for the winter. Yes, there is a chicken coop complete with chickens and ducks. Everyone was saddened by the death of the rooster, Big Daddy. He was so old; his spurs were two and a half inches long and his legs were so scaly. He died of old age-something we all hope to do. He was a good old egg. At this time, neighbor, Marlys Wang, will keep the coop supplied with her fresh eggs.
Mary was raised on a farm near Agate and back in those days the neighbor ladies would always stop by for coffee. The Chicken Coop is not just for ladies. You will find camo colored dish scrubbies and even an ice auger for sale. Stop by The Chicken Coop to browse and have a neighborly cup of coffee.