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#NigerianDwarfGoats #GoatCare #farmvlog In the last episode we had to help Mighty Mouse after an unexpected and scary miscarriage. She was down for a couple of days but we got her back on her feet and we really thought she was almost out of the woods but by Friday it was a totally different story. Follow along with us and see how we pulled Mighty Mouse out of a downward spiral that we for sure thought was going to take her from us! Goat Keeping Is Not For the Faint Of Heart!

Maintaining a thriving garden requires time, effort, and dedication. However, one common challenge that gardeners face is wildlife munching on their beloved plants. Whether it's rabbits, deer, squirrels, or other critters, their appetite can quickly turn your garden into a buffet.

An Ohio woman shares her "secret" way to feed her family and save money by picking up her food to-go from Texas Roadhouse rather than taking her family to eat inside the restaurant and spending between $90 to $125.

Organic farming has gained popularity as a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to agriculture. By eliminating the use of synthetic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and chemical fertilizers, organic farming promotes soil health, biodiversity, and the production of nutrient-rich food. If you're interested in promoting organic farming practices, here are five ways to get started.

Finding fun for a 3-year-old and his grandmother is not always easy. It's just the two of us and has been that way since he turned 7 weeks old. So, imagine moving to the opposite coast of Florida on a whim only to find yourself knowing no one, and familiar with nothing beyond the obvious grocery shopping at Publix.

#NigerianDwarfGoats #KiddingSeason #DisasterontheFarm We've been anxiously awaiting our kidding season to begin! We've been prepping for the first births of the season. Today our kidding season starts but it starts with disaster and I wasn't prepared to handle it. This is by far the worst start to our Kidding Season for our Nigerian Dwarf Goat herd. Come along with me as we triage Mighty Mouse the Nigerian Dwarf Goat as she experiences a traumatic loss that I may or may not have caused. Hopefully we can pull her through this!

Living on a farm is a dream for many people. It offers a lifestyle that is quite different from city living, with its own unique benefits. Here are five reasons why living on a farm may be the perfect choice for you:

Cracking Macadamia Nuts at a Jackson Family Farm

** This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events as shared with me by a friend who experienced them firsthand; used with permission. **. My friend, her husband, and their two children live on a farm. Everyone has a cell phone and they also have a landline that is used on rare occasions. The other day my friend called me up laughing hysterically. I asked her what was so funny.

** This article is based on nonfiction by actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission.**. Growing up, my family has always had a garden. My grandfather was a farmer, and all of my aunts and uncles have always had gardens as well. Over the years, my family has come up with some different ways to keep wildlife out of their garden; however, nothing was working for my uncle one year.

(This post includes affiliate links if you purchase anything through these affiliated links, the author may earn a commission.) Deborah Paine was born in 1987 and has been a passionate blogger and ethnographic researcher for nearly a decade. She has dedicated herself to exploring rural communities in Romania and finding authentic craft practitioners, becoming an active member of these communities and participating in historic crafts. In 2014, she wrote and illustrated her first children's book, "In Dust and Sandals", with the aim of promoting a natural awareness in today's society that has become disconnected from its roots. Presently, she resides in Romania and continues to share her love and appreciation for rural life with the world.

We all have favorite on our farms. It doesn't matter how hard we try to remain impartial or unbiased... favorites arise. Dilly has been a fan favorite of MANY of our subscribers. She was the best herd queen, my first rescue goat, and the best grandma goat a goat farmer could ever ask for. She was one of a kind in every way. We loved her so much but life must balance with death and nothing is exempt from death. Today we said goodbye to Dilly the Herd Queen of our Goat Herd. She was so special, join me in saying goodbye and understanding why she was so special! Gett ready for a tearful episode.

#CaringForLivestock #homesteading #WinterCareforLivestock Y'all it's about to get COLD! We're bracing for -36 degrees here on the farm. There's a lot of work to be done but ultimately there are only 4 simple things you need to do for your livestock to make sure they're ready to face winter weather. Come along with us as we prepare our animals and all of our barns and coops for this weather event!

#indianahomesteadingconference #homesteading #Indiana This year I was presented with a WONDERFUL Opportunity to assist in the Planning and Organizing of the First Annual Indiana Homesteading Conference! It was a wonderful event and as much as I LOVE attending homesteading conferences and festivals it is a TOTALLY different animal when it comes to PLANNING them and hoping and praying they go off without a hitch! So today I'm sharing my experience on what it was like to help plan an event when it was my first time and the events first annual happening!

I own a small hobby farm and I often get asked, what I like most about my farm animals. My answer? Their personalities! This surprises most people, as we don't always connect farm animals with amazing traits and fun personalities.