New Years on the farm. What a time to be alive. The new year brings about so many things for so many people. Most of us have goals we want to accomplish the coming year and dreams we’re striving for. Our family is no different, but our focus this year is grass and garden. We spent our New Year’s Day walking around the 60 acres we are blessed to be…
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August Updates On The Farm
Read moreSince we are well into September, I suppose it’s time for August updates on the farm lol. Time is a thief and it has definitely gotten away from us this month. You can read all about our July updates here. THE CHICKEN SITUATION Well, to make a very long story short, we are culling our chicken flock. This was not an easy decision but a well thought out one. First,…
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Top Medications For Poultry
Read moreTop medications to have on hand when you own poultry. No one wants their livestock to get sick. Ever, but things happen and the best thing you can do is to be prepared. Here is what our farm has on hand at all times to make sure everyone stays well. This post is for information purposes. Please speak to your veterinary specialist before making an informed decision. *Please note this…
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April Updates On The Farm
Read moreApril updates on the farm are here. We’ve been here 6 MONTHS! I can’t even wrap my head around that. It has flown by. Here is what we’ve been up to this month. NEW CHICKEN COOP(S) We are starting our plans for the mobile chicken coop, but until then, the older pullets needed somewhere larger than a brooder to stretch their wings. I had been searching for forever for a…
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Our Livestock Guardian Dogs
Read moreGoats came into the farm and then we looked at each other and thought…you know, now might be the time to get some LGD puppies so they bond well with the baby goats. We don’t do anything slowly that’s for sure lol. Meet Ruger and Remy, our livestock guardian dogs (aka: puppies). *Please note this blog post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through one of my links,…
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The New Kids In Town-Baby Goats
Read moreBaby Goats-The New Kids In Town. Well, they have arrived and are just as cute as I had envisioned. Between bottle feeding, poop patrol, and snuggles, these days are now full. Are they not the best things ever? We are so in love. We’ve changed their names a half a dozen times, but have finally settled on Clyde (our only male-wether), Thelma, Louise, Popcorn, & Penelope. SETTLED IN I didn’t…
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Whoops, We Bought Chicks Early
Read moreI love how I titled it “we” when it was really me lol. Long story short, I have no self control. We have 15 chicks coming in May, but I go to the store to pick up duckling supplies, and come home with 4 additional animals. MEET THE NEW GIRLS IN TOWN Miss Marvel, SheHulk, Storm, & Wanda. Want to take a guess the theme of the names? If you…
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Ducklings Week 3
Read moreWe’ve had the most beautiful weather here this week and so the ducklings have gotten a lot more time outside. Yes, they make an absolute mess with all the mud, bugs, grass, etc., but it’s worth it. Ducklings Week 3. *Please note this blog post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through one of my links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.* TECHNICALLY…