Let’s Show Chickens!

Paycen, my eldest, has always loved chickens. He began showing exhibition birds when he turned 9 years old. He’s now … More

Orpington-Americauna crosses

Paycen, my eldest son, has always enjoyed chickens. He first asked for chickens when he was 5 years old. We … More

Our parish livestock show is one week from today. This morning we had a workday at the barn. Here is … More

I’m happy to be home, in my barn, milking my Jersey cow this morning. We will head out to the … More

This cow has been my main project today (besides laundry – and my own animals). She is due to calve … More

Marty & the boys started a fire in the smokehouse this morning. Tonight we have smoked brisket and smoked pork … More

What’s not to love about chickens?!? (This handsome cockerel is an English Black Orpington.) They are easy keepers, lay eggs, … More

Meet Autumn. She’s our resident Jersey cow. She started out 5 years ago as a young heifer 4-H project. Since … More

These Berkshire babies haven’t faired well. They were all born Saturday when the weather was nice. By Sunday morning, the … More