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Hard times to be small.

It has been a little hard lately with a couple of our bantams. We have been on a roller coaster with our bantam rooster Loki with his foot. Recently, it has progressively gotten worse. We have moved him back to the house to restrict his movement but we are pretty sure his has lost bloodContinue reading “Hard times to be small.”

Home Sweet Home

With the long weekend we took advantage of an extra day to finish up the pig pen. They enjoyed wandering around the pastured and free ranging while we were doing finishing touches. They were quick to find the most mud. Except for being a little skittish, everyone got along very well between the goats, chickensContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”

“Some Pigs”

Dustin and I have recently started having conversations as we walk through the shopping center aisles about the cost of meat lately. I have also realized that I have been purchasing less and less due to trying to save some money. We have also been having some conversations with the kids around the care ofContinue reading ““Some Pigs””

Farm Routines & Updates

As you settle into a new house it takes some time to really decide how to make it your own. We have gradually been adding little personal touches throughout the place. In the backyard before the fenced in pasture, there were two raised flower beds. Since Dustin had added a mega garden we didn’t reallyContinue reading “Farm Routines & Updates”

Baby Blue, state fair results, Ringo and other randomness.

We have been eagerly waiting to see what our ameraucana hen was going to lay and Eli had a hunch she had laid this week. He saw her up on a hay shelf and decided to investigate. He was right and we had a beautiful xs blue egg. So far she is laying every otherContinue reading “Baby Blue, state fair results, Ringo and other randomness.”

Walking goats & state fair countdown.

Dustin continually let’s me know that over the past couple of months we have created spoiled goats, which I wouldn’t disagree with. The goats are pretty quiet until around 6 pm. They know that is when we head home from school and work and they expect to get some attention. They usually stand at theContinue reading “Walking goats & state fair countdown.”

Garden update and hot chickens.

We have definitely had our share of hot muggy August summer days lately and the poor chickens have been trying to find some relief. In case you have ever wondered what a hot chicken looks like, here is one of my hens demonstrating the necessary pose. I also have a Loki update: He had beenContinue reading “Garden update and hot chickens.”

4 H Redemption

The 4 H journey has been a lot of work and a little bit of a downer if you would have checked in with me as of Tuesday but life is unpredictable. After I had received the call that this year was not an option for showing the goats at the county to fair, theContinue reading “4 H Redemption”

Barn Happiness

Things always seem to come back to perspective when you spend some time back in the barn. We have lots of little highlights that have been happening lately. Here are a few: [Uploading gallery…] The baby chick’s are as big as the rest of the hens. Ringo has plenty of action. Bob attacks Ringo ifContinue reading “Barn Happiness”

Is 4 H worth it?

My experience with 4 H has been up and down this first year of membership. I feel like it is a secret society that has very little known rules. It is not willing to share the rewards until you prove yourself. In the beginning when we had purchased the farm, we looked up ourContinue reading “Is 4 H worth it?”