Did you know that not all goats come equipped with horns? I sure didn’t, not when I first got into goat ownership. Back then, a goat was a goat, and goats had horns. End of story. Then along came the word “polled,” and I had to learn something new. Now, …
After last issue’s tip about lilies and cats, I started thinking about another hidden danger, one that surprises a lot of cat owners. Fish. “Wait,” you might be thinking. “Cats love fish.” Do they, though? And more importantly… is it actually good for them? Let’s dig in. We’ve all been …
From Dirt to Dinner: Let’s Get That Garden Growing If you followed along from Part 1 and Part 2, then you’ve done the hard part. You picked your spot, gathered your seeds or plants, and waited (not always patiently) for frost to move along. And now? You plant. This is …
If you followed along from the last issue, you’ve officially claimed your little patch of garden paradise. Your soil is prepped. Your tools are ready. You’ve got water nearby. Maybe you even stood there thinking, “Yeah… this is gonna be good.” And now you’re ready to plant. I get it. …
Time to turn dirt into dinner! Nothing beats the taste of fresh produce straight from the garden: crisp veggies, sweet fruits, and fragrant herbs picked at their peak. The flavor, the color, even the smell, feel so alive. But walk through a grocery store lately, and you might sometimes wonder …
In the voices of Bonnie (B), Cooper (C), Cisco (Ci), Dusty (D), Hanky (H), Fawn (F), and the Chickens (Ch): (B) Hey Cooper, guess what I heard Mommy say to one of her friends?(C) What, Bonnie?(B) She said all the animals here are trained.(C) Oh yeah?(B) What’s that mean?(C) It …
In Part 1 of this series, you sketched out your dream farm and sorted your “must‑haves” from your “nice‑to‑haves.” In Part 2, you turned that vision into a real‑world layout with buildings, fences, and chore routes that make sense for you, and picked out your animals. Now, in Part 3, …
In the last issue, we talked about planning your dream farm, checking in with Town officials, and making friends with your neighbors before you add animals. You’ve got your land (or are buying it), a few sketches of buildings and fences, and a heart full of barnyard dreams. Now comes …
Standing here looking at our farm and how far we’ve come, I feel a real sense of satisfaction and gratitude. This was a lifelong dream, and we did it! Sure, there are rough spots at times, but I wouldn’t give it up for anything. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing: …
Last weekend, like much of the U.S., we got snow dumped on us. 20+ inches of the white stuff. And record cold, with overnight temps in the single digits and even below zero (Fahrenheit). The horses loved it. The goats, chickens and even the ducks hated it. And us? Ugh! …
