My beautiful wife has been hard at work in the garden all summer long!
Here is just one days harvest and there are much much more to come!
Friday, August 7, 2020
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Monday, May 14, 2018
Sad day here on the farm.
A hard day on the farm today. Not physically, but an emotional one. You know it is hard to lose a beloved animal to predators, however when an animal is sick and is not getting better it can be even harder. Especially when you have to be the one that puts said animal down.
Our little ayam cemani/araucana rooster came down with an infection that he just could not come back from. He was suffering with no light at the end of the tunnel. Sadly and with heavy hearts we made the decision.
I am the one that handles this kind of situation. Its one thing to have my daughter and wife help with butchering the meat birds, but i cant let them do what needs to be done to a beloved pet.
It does however take a toll on me. I understand that he is not suffering anymore, and it was the right thing to do. Its just that well for one its the waste. With an infection we cant eat the meat. Then there is all the time, love, and feed that was put into raising the little guy. The fact that we hatched the little guy in our incubator and rasied him as a chick in the house. He joined our flock with little to no problems.
I can though be thankful we had what little time with him that we did and that we still have his bothers and sisters.
Our little ayam cemani/araucana rooster came down with an infection that he just could not come back from. He was suffering with no light at the end of the tunnel. Sadly and with heavy hearts we made the decision.
I am the one that handles this kind of situation. Its one thing to have my daughter and wife help with butchering the meat birds, but i cant let them do what needs to be done to a beloved pet.
It does however take a toll on me. I understand that he is not suffering anymore, and it was the right thing to do. Its just that well for one its the waste. With an infection we cant eat the meat. Then there is all the time, love, and feed that was put into raising the little guy. The fact that we hatched the little guy in our incubator and rasied him as a chick in the house. He joined our flock with little to no problems.
I can though be thankful we had what little time with him that we did and that we still have his bothers and sisters.
Saturday, May 12, 2018
New addition to the flock!
For now he has his own private run, but once he is used to the farm and us he will free range.
He definitely likes to strut his stuff. Also he really loves to flirt with my wife and daughter. He looks kind of intimidating , but once you pet him he is just a big teddy bear!
Friday, May 11, 2018
Our first post!
It if defently spring on the farm. The sound of peeping permiates the air. Here are some pictures of the first hatch from the incubator! Of course the kids are so excited to have all the babies here. Most excited of all is our lab Max! She has adopted them all!
We have added quite a few new friends to the farm this year also. Two baby turkey who are growing really fast. Also my favorite and personal project quail! Last but not least Hopper the New Zealand male rabbit . We are stil looking for mates for him so we can start meat production!
We have added quite a few new friends to the farm this year also. Two baby turkey who are growing really fast. Also my favorite and personal project quail! Last but not least Hopper the New Zealand male rabbit . We are stil looking for mates for him so we can start meat production!
We have many improvements coming to the farm this year. We are starting this blog to document and share the goings on around our farm. Expect weekly updates from our quaint little farm McFarland Acres!
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