A little about us. We are from WV, born and raised. We have a small, yet growing hobby farm. We enjoy the attempt at being self sufficient, self sustaining (to a degree, though we would like to take it further!) and the simple things in life. We do not try and have zero desire to live the lifestyle of “keeping up with the Jonses”. I stay at home, “housewife”, “farmwife”, whatever you prefer. I take care of our home, help with all outside jobs, whatever may be going on and try to save us money and stretch our $1 into $2. I believe some think it is easy and all luxury, while I am blessed and grateful for it, I assure you it’s not. He works as a fabricator full time, works full time here on our little farm, as well as also helping many others out as neesed. We are simple in our needs, our wants and we are happy with our life here on our little farm. It may not be close to perfect, but it sure is close enough for us ❤
All the critters are taken care of! It’s the same ritualistic routine each morning! I wake up and head out shortly after, they know to expect me each morning!
The chicks are getting feathers and growing quickly! We had been turning the heat lamp on only at night and off during the day. Last night we left it off for the 1st time. I think they are big enough to go without it now, unless the night temperature should take a drastic drop and well in WV, the weather does its own weird thing! So it’s not off the table as a possibility!
A dozen future egg layers! Light Brahma, Sapphire Gems & Sapphire Olive Eggers! They will be beautiful and there’s nothing like fresh eggs!
Our rabbits are just pets. Piper & Annie. We’ve bred rabbits before and I absolutely love having baby bunnies but we got out of it. I missed having rabbits so these 2 have made their home here, just as pets. They have a cute little bunny cottage to call home and we are adding a small fenced addition for some extra room for them to enjoy! (That is lime under their cottage, don’t be alarmed. Cuts down on flies and smell!)
The cows! We had our very 1st calf on February 14th, 2019. A bull calf named Romeo of course! Our 2nd calf followed on April 16th! Another bull calf, Moonpie! We got to witness the entire event, it was exciting! Moonpie was banded and will become our freezer beef.
Some of the cows below. Romeo, Moonpie, Daisey Mae & Moe.
We planned to prepare this coming Fall & Winter to get goats next Spring, we want a dairy aspect but that’s up in the air. I am not sure I want to be chasing Houdini goats all over lol! Yet I’m not sure I want my 1st milking experience to be with a massive cow, I have no experience so we better pray she does lol!
Other than that, we have several cats and 2 dogs, Bentley & Yeti.
We grow a garden. This year we should be overrun by tomatoes! Everything was put out late because of the rain here everyday or at least every other. However, all the plants are growing well and looking good! So ready for some fresh garden plunder! This year, instead of canning, we will be purchasing a commercial grade dehydrator and dehydrating our bounty for the most part anyways. Green beans and tomatoes excluded. This will be our first try doing so but it seems to be quite successful from what we’ve read and seen. So wish us luck!
My youngest child, 23, came out for a bit before heading out of town for the weekend. We fished in the creek for a bit & caught some small rock bass and a sun fish. ❤ It was nice! Praying they have a safe and fun trip. We too will be leaving town for tomorrow! So excited! More to follow on that adventure after. ❤
Soooo, my sister just dropped this off to me and I just had to share it!!! My Mom ❤, who is 81, does such beautiful work! I fell in love with this blanket she was doing and now it is mine! A beautiful keepsake! ❤🚜🐮🐔🐰
And that’s all for your chicken poo daily! Have a good night! 🌙
Chicken Poop On The Porch 