I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving last week! We have so much to be thankful for! Here’s a quick glance at what has happened out here during the last month: We brought in 250 pumpkins (around 5,000 lbs) during … Continue reading
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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
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
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
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
Now that the days are getting warmer and the does are coming into milk, it is time for baths and haircuts! Naomi seems to enjoy getting wet much better than the others, who are drying off waiting for haircuts in … Continue reading
Sorry I haven’t been on top of posting updates, things have been busy on the farm! Update for March, the grass is green, the kids are coming and milking is under way! So far, 4 does have kidded, 3 are … Continue reading