Category: Writing | Farm Posts

Deciding the Future of My Blog in an AI Driven World

The Reality of Blogging Today

Blogging isn’t what it used to be, mainly because of AI, and I’m seriously rethinking whether it’s worth keeping my chicken-keeping resource site. If you’ve been on the internet long enough, you probably remember when blogs were personal, honest, helpful, and full of real people sharing things they learned the hard way. Today, those voices feel much quieter, and AI plays a big part in that shift.
Once AI tools arrived, it became far too easy for anyone to pump out endless “informative” posts with very little effort. While that might sound impressive at first, the trade-off has been a flood of repetitive content with very little substance. Blogs used to feel human, but now most of them read like dry, impersonal textbooks. Thoughtful, original posts that once had a chance of being discovered are now buried beneath fast, mass-produced AI articles.
As a long-time blogger who has built trust with readers for 13 years, it’s become obvious that my site is being pushed aside.
AI isn’t going anywhere, it’s useful, convenient, and I won’t deny that I use it too. I understand that the world has changed, podcasts, videos, and smartphones have become the go-to sources for just about everything. Still, I hope people eventually start craving authenticity again and choose to connect with real humans.
The numbers don’t lie, and it’s hard to ignore the reality that fighting against the convenience of quick AI-generated information feels almost pointless.

For now, I’ll keep my blog, but I can’t promise what the future holds. It’s expensive, time-consuming, and honestly, it’s probably going to end up on the growing list of “extinct” technologies sooner rather than later. It’s sad, but times change, and it’s something we all have to accept or get left behind. New challenges help us grow, and I’m up for it. I think.
I’m interested in your comments and opinions.

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RIP Silk, I Will Miss Your Fluffy Butt

Silk, my Silkie Bantam hen, has passed away at five years old. There is comfort in knowing she wasn’t alone, didn’t suffer, and her last experience was one of warmth and familiarity being held lovingly in my arms.

My farm cam captured this moment… not the best pic, but still grateful for it.
Silk
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Dream Chicken Coop with a Designer Price Tag

I always knew what my ideal chicken coop would look like, but trying to create a building plan that made sense to a contractor who knows absolutely nothing about chickens, well, that’s nearly impossible. I’m still wrapping my head around the idea of AI being an asset to society, but here I am, using it. With its help, I designed the coop of my dreams. I know it’s ridiculously over-the-top and elaborate in every way, but maybe you’re a dreamer like me, so here’s what I came up with.

The air conditioner isn’t something most chicken keepers would ever need, but we live in the desert, where temperatures hit 119°F this past July. Mist systems, a pool, and fans are essential to keeping our birds alive and comfortable, but adding an A/C unit would make life so much easier for all of us. A ceiling fan in the run? Perfect!
We also live in the foothills of a 700-acre mountain range, which means predators are a constant concern. Coyotes and bobcats pose the biggest threat to my flock, so a concrete perimeter and gravel base around the coop would be ideal.
After designing this insanely gorgeous coop, I asked AI for an estimate on the cost of materials and a pro contractor to build this monstrosity. Not a shocking response, but, oh my… $18,000. Like I said, it’s just a dream.

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