New Babies {Dexter steers on the farm}

by Meghan // July 25, 2018 // No Comments

We have introduced some new babies to the farm- we are so excited about Big Sam and Chief! They are Dexter steers, about 6 months old. The black {shortie} dexter is Big Sam, the red boy is Chief. They are... Continue reading →

The Harvest {2018}

by Meghan // July 16, 2018 // No Comments

We made a family goal this year- spend more time at our farm this spring and summer, working as a family to not only improve some things- but to really cultivate. Every year we have a garden, and every year... Continue reading →

My Best Goat Helper

by Meghan // July 11, 2018 // No Comments

… is an almost 4 year old girl that loves deeply. She is endlessly full of snuggles, dances, hugs, smiles, and spunk. She reminds me so much of how I played and saw life as a child- She would rather... Continue reading →

D is for Ducks {on the homestead}

by Meghan // June 26, 2018 // No Comments

We have thoroughly enjoyed our ducks here on the farm. We raised 5 ducklings this spring, and they have turned into lovely crested blue swedish adults. Judging by the behavior of our male Campbell, I am going to say we... Continue reading →

B is for Building on the Homestead

by Meghan // May 21, 2018 // No Comments

This week’s letter is B, and for us nothing would be more fitting than building. My amazing, hard working husband has spent the last 2 weeks building a (hopefully) goat proof fence for our new goat babies. He has taken the... Continue reading →

A is for Anglo Nubian Goats {homesteading on the farm}

by Meghan // May 13, 2018 // 3 Comments

I don’t know if we are a homestead or a farm … if a farm, then definitely a hobby farm. Either way, this little homesteader has put down the deposit on a few sweet babies! We will be adding 2,... Continue reading →

Friday on the farm {Gardening & Meat Chickens}

by Meghan // April 27, 2018 // No Comments

After a looong winter, We are finally preparing to plant the garden. We are putting down a heavy plastic for weed control, and covering with hay once the plants get up a little taller. My husband is also setting up... Continue reading →

Swedish Blue Crested Ducklings {Wordless Wednesday}

by Meghan // April 11, 2018 // No Comments

Swedish Blues or Grays-THEY’RE SO FLUFFY! Well, we think that’s what breed they are … we really don’t know! They are farm store surprises. Disclaimer: Some links on this blog are affiliate links; when you use those links you... Continue reading →

Homeschool Weekly Wrap-Up {April 7th}

by Meghan // April 8, 2018 // No Comments

The last 2 weeks we’ve spent our days adjusting our routine. I think I’ve said it before … at least I’ve thought it-vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors make reading aloud SO. HARD. I feel like I am yelling over a... Continue reading →

Friday on the Farm: Completed Garden Fence from Hedge Posts

by Meghan // March 23, 2018 // No Comments

We have tried a few different solutions for keeping chickens, dogs, and escaping cows out of our garden. We finally settled on this as a solution: My husband used his post hole digger on the tractor to dig holes deep... Continue reading →