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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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Perfect Homemade Cheesecake
Read moreAre you ready to absolutely knock the socks off your family? I give you the perfect homemade cheesecake recipe ever! NERDING OUT This recipe takes a little time, but worth every minute when you taste the finished product. Made with real ingredients, creamy, and delicate. Not to completely sound like a nerd, but cheesecake originally may have been created on the Greek Island of Samos. I say may because everyone…
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On A Monday
Read moreI’m writing…on a Monday. That can only mean one thing…kids are back in school. This post will be a lot different than our regular scheduled programing of farm chores, livestock, and garden updates. It’s going to be me. It’s going to be what I wrote about for years…parenting. I CAN BREATHE New little clean back to school clothes on that they have picked out, their hair “just right,” lunches packed…
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Our Favorite YouTube Channels
Read moreYouTube has become something of a common name around our home. The reason? Not only do we utilize the platform to learn anything and everything about farming/homesteads, but we started our own YouTube channel recently. I wanted a way to document our lives starting our very own farm, a place where our children could watch themselves grow up, and provide some kind of service/hope to others. Without the families we’re…
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What We’ll Do Differently Next Garden Year
Read moreSquash bugs, deer, tomato blossom end rot, fruit cracks, blight…all of it. We’ve literally dealt with every single issue so far on our garden this year, so I’ve come up with things we will do differently next year and wanted to share. I hope this gives you hope and perseverance to know you’re not alone. You can read all about our garden July updates here. FENCING First things first is…
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July Updates On The Farm
Read moreI know I say this every time we do a farm update, but it’s been busy lol. The gardens, the livestock, the home…all of it. July updates on the farm. CONSISTENT EGGS The kids and I took a quick trip to Pigeon Forge (more on that later) and when we got back home…the egg situation was insane. Five days of eggs on this farm is no joke and most of…
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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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How To Keep The Duck Mess Under Control
Read moreThe water, the poop, the holes dug with big ol’ duckbills…it can be overwhelming. I know for us is was starting to become an “issue.” If you don’t own ducks, you have no idea how messy they can be. Here are some tips that have helped us to contain the mess a little. Enough so I’m not loosing my mind. MY BEAUTIFUL DUCKS It’s no surprise (I mention it often),…
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We Have Eggs
Read moreWe have eggs! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be this excited about farm fresh eggs, but after you care for an animal for 18 weeks, feed, love, and give them the very best life humanly possible…it’s magical. Like a big butt nugget thank you. 🙂 DUCK EGGS The kicker? We’re not just getting chicken eggs, but delicious rich duck eggs as well. It’s embarrassing how…
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Keeping Poultry Healthy
Read moreOne of our number one goals on this farm is to have not only happy animals, but healthy ones. Animals who are healthy produce healthy offspring, healthy eggs, milk, and meat. There are a bunch of things you can do to make that a reality and I’m going to share what we do to keep our poultry healthy. FOOD & WATER WATER Everyone knows to begin a healthy regimen you…