Save time and headache with these five simple, farm and weeknight friendly meals that are easy to prepare, quick to cook and clean up in a snap. 5:00pm and it’s time to leave the office and head for the homestead. There are hungry critters waiting to be fed. And I don’t just mean the goats, pigs and chickens. Usually by…
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Six Life Lessons Learned on the Farm. One of the best parts of living on a farm is the fact that every day presents an opportunity to learn something new. Sometimes its simple things. Like, don’t leave your boots outside when it’s cold. That way when you take a midnight trek to the barn to check critters, your boots are…
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Coping with Loss on the Farm. My daughter’s goat died the other night. Not just any goat but her goat, her pet, her 4-H project and her farm partner. And as I told her that we had lost Grace, as I watched her fall apart in front of me, I had to wonder if this farming life style is really…
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So, you’ve decided that no farm, ranch, homestead, or apartment (don’t worry we won’t tell the landlord) is complete without a few chickens. I totally agree. Nothing better than fresh eggs from your own hens. And maybe you’ve found a great source for mature healthy laying hens. A pretty rare feat. Not as rare as hen’s teeth but still. Side…
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Spring is in the air and if you have visited any of your local feed stores lately I’m sure you have noticed the adorable, baby chicks just waiting to come home with you. Resisting those cheeping, fluffy balls of fuzz is almost impossible. Like, really, almost impossible. Ask me how I know? So, what happens when the temptation becomes too…
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