The temperatures have been pretty cold and we have Ben quickly going through our bales of hay. Everyone enjoying some bales of alfalfa to cheer them up… Read more “Cold temps and lots of snow… fun”
How much do the pigs weigh?
On the farm, we generally raise our pigs anywhere from 250 to 300 lbs. before butchering. Some may wonder how do you know how big they are.… Read more “How much do the pigs weigh?”
Christmas Fun
The farm has been full of general routine and new adventures over the past month. PIGS: This batch of pigs have been a little different than our… Read more “Christmas Fun”
The cold weather has arrived and the farm had a fun filled October month. The neighborhood looks forward to seeing the goats and this year the kids… Read more
The babies are here.
It is always an exciting time when another batch of baby pigs arrive on the farm. We have had such demand for orders, a seventh pig snuck… Read more “The babies are here.”
Labor Day Weekend Cleaning
We took advantage of having an extra long weekend and good weather and cleared all the brush in the back field. With the lack of water we… Read more “Labor Day Weekend Cleaning”
Goat Milk
Now that the county fair is over we have been weaning the babies off and have been enjoying fresh goat milk around the house. Below is my… Read more “Goat Milk”
New Adventure … again
My recent new learning has been around getting more educated around goat milk. Vanilla Bean has been nursing the baby goats and I have had it easy… Read more “New Adventure … again”
Small vacation
The past few months have been quite a journey with the goats. I feel like I was a part of a condensed college course on everything you… Read more “Small vacation”
Waiting Game
Time has finally arrived and we are days away from having Vanilla Bean deliver some kids. Based on her size, I am anticipating multiples. I have got… Read more “Waiting Game”
