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100 Mouths on the Farm to Feed The other day, while visiting our pen pal classroom, one of the children asked me how many animals we had on our farm. Together we began counting and adding them up. I was astonished to learn that I have 100 mouths to feed on our farm. It is no wonder that it takes … Read More
Spring Break Farm Stay
Sitting in the hay loft window Two weeks ago today we were anxiously awaiting the arrival of 5 high school aged home schoolers and 3 moms. All five students have become friends with my daughter through an online school which we have been a part of for the past 7 years. We decided to invite them all to our farm … Read More
Is that a goat in the house?? Well….yes…but please do not tell my husband. Meet Figaro-one of our newest little bucklings. He had a rough start in life and we had to tube feed him to get him going. After two feedings, he was ready to nurse mom but by that time, mom had decided that perhaps he really wasn’t … Read More
If you want to know why the house is a mess, the laundry is not folded, dishes not washed, school work half done, dinner is not cooked, and the phone messages unanswered…just visit our farm and you will see that with lambs in the barn….. Double Trouble-Fiona and Frito Ina stays right by Faith’s side. Morning Hugs for Faith An … Read More
Nightly Barn Checks During lambing season, my internal clock wakes me up between 2am and 3am. I crawl out from under the warm covers- put on my barn coat, hat, and mittens-grab the flashlight, and head to the barn. I always pause and listen before opening the door to see if I can hear a new voice calling out in … Read More