I know many of our followers asked about what happened that day on the boat, so here’s the full story—although words can’t truly express the horror in the moments leading View Article
Mandy Wheaton
Finding a Farm Sitter
LAST UPDATED JANUARY 21, 2020 It’s so hard to get away as a farmer. Each time we have, it’s been a catastrophic event. Then last one we tried out we View Article
We sold the farm… this is why
A year after selling their farm due to burnout and personal tragedies, the couple moved onto a sailboat, then an isolated cabin, and eventually an RV. Their journey involved grappling with life’s challenges, reconnecting with family, and adapting to new environments, culminating in an upcoming trip to Hawaii.
Dairy Goat 101: What NOT to do
Here is your first Dairy Goat 101 tip: Learn how to milk a goat before you bring two goats home with full udders. Tip number two: Don’t try to milk View Article
Deathlayer Chickens
I was SO excited to start breeding Deathlayer chickens as our first auto-sexing breed! But, unfortunately, We stopped breeding Deathlayer chickens due to problems with their legs caused by generations View Article
About the Celadon gene: Do quail lay blue eggs?
LAST UPDATED MAY 27, 2020 What makes a quail lay blue eggs? Coturnix quail which carry an uncommon, recessive gene, identified as the “ce” gene lay blue eggs. This rare View Article
Reducing Rooster Aggression: Training & Spur Trimming
First and foremost, reducing rooster aggression is to reduce risk of injury and change aggressive behaviors by getting to know your rooster. LAST UPDATED FEB 24, 2018 About Spurs: Only View Article
Planning a Garden for Maine’s Climate
The featured photograph at the top is of my grandparents’ farm in Winterport, Maine. They are at the very heart of my love for raising animals and growing plants. This is a work View Article