On the Monday before Thanksgiving, we processed our 5 heritage breed turkeys with our friends. The day was clear, crisp, and it was 29°F outside when we started. We shut them in the mobile poultry tractor away from their grain feed the … Continue reading
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Here’s a sampling of the interesting/dangerous wildlife I’ve run into lately: Near the beginning of August, I came upon several large black widow spiders within a week: On August 10, I found a 3 foot long Eastern kingsnake in one … Continue reading
We now have Chaffhaye available to purchase! Chaffhaye: Pasture-in-a-Bag $16 per 50# bag. Whether you need 1 bag or 50, we can supply all your Chaffhaye needs! Call or email for purchase information. If you are an … Continue reading
Here are some pictures from around Thames Farm, where I am working this summer! Registered Berkshire hogs Grass-fed Cattle Dorper/Katahdin cross sheep Pastured turkeys Broiler chicks Charlie the LGD, Nubian dairy goats, pasture views, horses … Continue reading
So sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted!!! I have been VERY busy these last few months…who came up with the idea of the “lazy days of summer”??? Warning! Long Catchup Post! 🙂 Anyway, here’s a rundown on what … Continue reading
Here are some pictures of our newest arrivals, 2 Gulf Coast Native ewe lambs from Historic Brattonsville! So far they don’t have names (still working on that) suggestions would be appreciated! Because they weren’t handled much, they are still somewhat … Continue reading
Dixie, at 17 months old, is nearly ready to start guarding the goats (and chickens) full time without supervision. She is allowed to be loose while I am home to watch her, but still must be tied if I will … Continue reading
I use a deep-bedding method to bed down my goats during the winter, adding fresh bedding over top of each soiled layer. The lower layers compost, generating warmth, while the top is clean and fresh. While this is very helpful … Continue reading