At 5AM, as frost crunches under my boots, Cisco and Dusty graze like fuzzy marshmallows, breath hanging in the air, whiskers frosted, blissfully unaware of the windchill. Wearing no blankets ignites The Great Blanketing Debate! Ask ten horse owners about blankets and you’ll get twelve answers! Some folks insist every …
Here on our little farm, new arrivals tend to show up with curious eyes and a story that wants to be told. But this little one arrived with a quack, a hop into a stranger’s boat, and a quiet plea: “Please…can I come home with you?” The Promise of a …
A few years ago, Cisco taught all of us an unforgettable lesson, one that’s still important on our farm today… Cisco: “We had a tree crash down yesterday, right across our fence! Dusty says he wasn’t bothered, but I was spooked.” Dusty: “It made a big noise, but I was …
It’s easy to get swept up in the Hollywood dream: horses, goats, cattle, chickens, ducks, and turkeys all basking together in picture-perfect sunshine with not a fence in sight. But real farm life? It’s a touch less glamorous, and a lot more complicated. There’s magic in the barnyard chorus. But …
Keeping Liquid Gold Flowing When the World Freezes There’s a certain magic to life on the land in winter – the frosty sparkle on bare branches, and the soft creaks of a barn under snowy drifts. Whether your barn has running water or you’re just starting out with a temporary …
The Rare Bonded Pair: Bonnie and Cooper Hi there! My name is Bonnie, and I want to introduce you to my best friend, Cooper. He’s a year older than me, but I keep him young and on his toes! We might not be true siblings, but we do everything together, …
Meet Hanky the Goat Hi everyone! My name is Hanky, and I’m a dwarf Nigerian boy goat. Mom says I’m old enough to talk about something that’s very important for keeping boy goats healthy, so here goes! Mom and Dad originally had twins Tom and Jerry. After Jerry went to …
Chickens and ducks are fun little pets. They don’t need a whole lot of care once they’re properly set up. And they provide entertainment and eggs and ask very little in return. However, there are some myths about them that need to be debunked. 1. You Need a Rooster to …
“Cisco’s escaped!” were the words I heard when I answered my phone. Chills ran down my spine as those words from my husband Howie echoed in my brain. Panicked, I spun our Toyota Rav4 around and raced back to our farm, which was less than a mile from a major …
I love our barn! As barns go, it’s not huge. It’s unassuming and kind of ordinary. A typical New England side barn, built into a hill, with the “downstairs” mostly underground, a main floor and a loft for storing hay. It has history. Built in the 1830’s, framed with chestnut, …
