Mandy Wheaton

Did you know there are SIX species of weasels in Maine?

Maine is home to six weasels including fishers, martens, ermine, long-tailed weasels, mink, and river otters, each adapted to specific habitats within the region. Fishers, primarily found in dense forests, are active mostly around dawn and dusk and do not hibernate, preying on a variety of animals and occasionally nuts and fruits. Marten and mink, also forest dwellers, hunt both on land and in water, while ermine and long-tailed weasels display seasonal changes in fur. River otters, the largest of Maine’s weasels, thrive in aquatic environments. This diversity showcases a unique aspect of Maine’s wildlife ecosystem.

What happened to my trees? Maine porcupines

In areas with regular porcupine populations trees are often growing in different shapes than usual because of the chewing on their limbs over the years. Set up a trail camera between trees with porcupine sign to watch them shamble along with stiff tails held off the ground. With such large View Article

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First Year Garden: Breaking Ground & Soil Prep

Early this spring, we bush-hogged much of the overgrown brushy areas and a place for our first year garden. Time flew by as late winter days gave way to warmer weather. The first days of spring brought baby goats, litters of rabbit kits, hundreds of chicks, dozens of turkey poults, goslings View Article

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About Black Copper Marans Chickens

Black Copper Marans chickens are known for laying lavishly dark eggs. Colors range from deep reddish-copper, crackled-copper with dark brown flecks, to a decadent dark chocolate tone.