Fall is here! I’ve been in denial for a few days, but after the third frosty morning in a row, I’ve finally accepted that fall is here. However, the signs have been lurking for a little while now. As I went out to do my morning chores, I thought I would take a few pictures to […]
Archives for 2016
Leo the Goat
Leo the Goat, also known as Leonardo DiCaprigoat, came to our farm on February 27, 2016. All we knew at the time was Leo had been rescued from a devastating wildfire that had struck Rock Creek, British Columbia, in August 2015. However, this special little goat has quite a story – and has become quite the celebrity! […]
When Will Your Chickens Start to Lay Eggs?
So you’ve got some new feathered friends, and you’re pretty sure that they are hens (and not roosters). You will certainly know for sure when they lay their first eggs… but when should you expect those new chickens to start laying? If you’re anything like us, you are checking daily, hoping to find an egg in […]
How to Know When You’ve Gone Chicken Crazy
Do you find yourself constantly scanning the classifieds and social media sites for chicks for sale? Do you have a collection of roosters that you don’t know what to do with? Have you been to a poultry swap? If you’ve answered YES to any of these questions, YOU MAY HAVE GONE CHICKEN CRAZY! It starts […]
Our First Buckling
He’s here! We had to modify our goat housing plans a little after bringing home the “big goats” over the winter, but we are back on track for adding some bucklings to our herd! It has been ridiculously busy over the past few months. We added a few new chickens to our farm (as of today, […]