Our boy loves the ladies

Our little Marshmellow is already a ladies man. I mean, he is just such a cutie, who wouldn't love this face?

He loves to play and the girls are really enjoying their new playmate. Just, sshhhhh, do not mention this little dude is a goat. I am pretty sure they all, including the 'goat' himself, thinks he is a little D-O-G.

Thank you chickens

I know I am a little late on posting about Easter, however, I just remembered I wanted to make a public thank you announcement to our laying chickens for their continued hard work. Every day we go out and steal their eggs and never once give thanks to them. I mean, sometimes we even take the warm eggs right out from under one of those big girls.

Ella and I spent Saturday evening dying eggs to make them egg-stra special for the big day of repeatedly hiding and hunting them.

I am so glad the dye that Ella had on her face, ear and shoulder was easily removed by my makeup remover towels. The mixture of colors was a very gruesome green, not at all matching this beautiful dress.

Of course our favorite egg was the bright pink one. It just turned out perfect.

We really hope the girls continue to feed us, and, of course, give us something to hide and seek.

Another mouth to feed

We had another baby goat born and the excitement is real. This baby was born Monday, April 18. I would usually not make a big deal out of a baby goat or even make a post with one because they usually find a home when they are less than a week old. This, however, is a different case. This little baby boy will be making his permanent home here, on the farm. Ella has decided he has a name, Marshmallow, and his last name will be Hosler.

I guess we will keep him... and her.

I am sure this baby will be just as spoiled as the little girl. I look forward to the fun times.

Baby Reds

Yesterday, Ella and I went to Centre to the Home and Garden Show sponsered by The Chamber of Commerce and decided we just did not have enough babies. So, we brought home 20 Rhode Island Reds.

They are about 4 days old.

While confirming with Aaron over the phone, that I really wanted to make this purchase, it did cross my mind as to what to do, or rather, where in the world would I put these babies. All of our coops are full and so are all the brooders. Considering these babies are only a few days old, I knew I would have to put them in a brooder, where they will have to live for several weeks until they feather out. So I immediately started brainstorming... and it just came to me.... GRANDDADDY!! He has everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING! So, Ella and I stopped by to ravage around in his stuff. I explained to Granddaddy what I needed and this is the outcome.

All you need is a 55 gallon metal drum with the top and bottom attached(to get two out of) and an old hose. Cut out the middle of the drum, slice the hose and cover the sharp exposed metal(so your two-year-old doesn't get another boo boo). Put on your clamp light with a heat bulb or 100 watt in and it is ready.

 It is genious if I say so myself. I do know I will have to make a cover soon or they will hop out, but I have that covered, literally. I have some old screen that will work great.

Wish our newest babies good luck!

Our first post

We are new here, and to celebrate being new, we will introduce to you... Lizzy. 

She is a Great Pyernese, our guardian dog. Lizzy is a special girl. She is 4 months old. We have had her for about 3 weeks. She is such a beauty.

To celebrate Lizzy coming to our farm, she had to have an introduction bath.

And it was interesting.

I am sure there will be many firsts with Lizzy around. I mean, she has already proven herself as protector of the chickens. Now, on to the goats. And hopefully, she will teach Chochy how to behave himself like any good dog does.