One of the most interesting things on a farm is observing the relationships between animals, especially between different species. I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing several interspecies relationships develop – some sweet and some amusing. Gemma Jane has a thing for mothering adolescent chicks … Continue reading
Reminders From My Younger Self
I’ve seen many posts on social media with words of advice people would give their younger selves and I love to read them but what about when your younger self has great reminders as well? This past weekend I was … Continue reading
Gratitude Expressed
This lifestyle is a complete sensory experience. From hearing the wind blow through the leaves for miles away or through the chimes or feeling it brush across my face while playing with my hair. Touching impossibly soft feathers or seeing babies being born or … Continue reading
Farm Animal Parenting Styles
Willow, the first chicken I hatched became a mom today. Unfortunately, she has fowl pox and is unable to see from one eye. She panicked when the babies hatched and killed one and pecked one hard so I had to take her … Continue reading
New Fencing
Next month is my 4 year anniversary of leaving Tampa to start my farm life and I’ve just completed the first phase of farm fencing! You know you’ve done something “rurally cool” when farmers show up to check out your … Continue reading
The Turkeys Have Chicken Pox, err, Fowl Pox
Rupert and the boys have been avoiding me lately. I thought it was because of their molts but since they’ve been molting for a couple months and this is a recent behavior it clued me in that something was wrong. I … Continue reading
Daily Life: Having a Well
I remember moving in and asking who I call to set up my water service…that’s when I discovered I have a well. Yeah. You’d think I’d know this prior to buying a house…but no. I have to say I love … Continue reading
Farm Visit – Oxford Moms & Tots
I love farm visits. Yesterday my little farm was visited by the Oxford Moms & Tots group and the animals loved it. Right away one of the little boys saw Gemma Jane and yelled out “COW!”. Gemma Jane wasn’t offended … Continue reading
Finding Authenticity
I love helping people find who they are and what makes them happy. It’s not an easy thing to do, people have to make the choice to change or stay the same. I thought I was the only one who … Continue reading
Fall Gardening
I love this time of year! The fall light is softer and it filters through the trees beautifully highlighting the autumn colors. Next week I’m hosting the Oxford Moms & Tots group and thought it’s time to update the planters with … Continue reading
