A few weeks ago we sent off our calves hairs to get tested for the A2 Beta Casein Genes, and we now have results!!! Watch our vlog below!
How to Keep Predators Out of Your Chicken Coop (I Failed Our Hens…)
It is hard for everyone when a loss is suffered on the homestead. We, unfortunately, had to suffer this tragedy when a possum helped itself to one of our hens. It was the worst experience I have encountered since beginning this lifestyle, one I wish no one had to endure. Where we currently live, the…
How to Plan and Map out your Homestead (Plus Planning Our Own!)
If you read one of our recent posts about buying land for homesteading, you know that we now have our own land to one day call home! Watch our video below as we plan our future homestead’s tentative layout! Now that we have our property secure, now is the time to start planning! Often times…
Calves First Week Check-In (They Have Names Now!)
I may be a bit biased, but Jersey’s are one of the cutest calves I have ever seen. They almost look like little deer! We were nervous going into cow ownership as first timers, but after lots of research, and getting our hands dirty, I can honestly say that it was well worth the risk….
Raising Our Bottle Calves (As Organically as Possible)
With our calves now weaned, I am reflecting on what we have learned, and what I wish we had known.
Sometimes calves have to be separated from their mom before they are ready, but, if it is not necessary and they are able to complete 6-8 months nursing on momma, I strongly recommend that be done.
Building and Planting Our Florida Fall Garden And How we Built Great Soil (For Free!)
It’s getting later on in the year, and it is time to sow our fall crops. In Florida, Our Growing season is 9 months out of the year, I often grow some things through winter without issue. Earlier this year, I moved away from our earlier tiny started garden and built a large garden, it…
Our Heifer Calves are Bull Calves?! | What we learned about choosing a Family Milking Cow
I have always dreamed of owning a family milking cow. There is just something about the idea of fresh milk and cream in the morning that came from our own land and a sweet nose ready to give you a kiss on the cheek!
Day 1: Buying Land to Start a Homestead | What to Know About Buying Land
It finally happened!!! After 100’s of property searches and numerous properties toured, we found a beautiful piece of property for us to build our future homestead on! Nestled off of the highway, back in a quiet neighborhood, rests our little 8-acre piece of heaven that we never knew even existed! Filled with lush bahiagrass and beautiful oaks, this was the perfect place to start our farm!
Chick Day! How to select Chickens for your first flock
I love color in my diet, and I didn’t want to have all uniform colored eggs. I wanted my eggs to look like wild rice. So I wanted a few chickens that laid dark brown eggs, some light pink/tan eggs, and maybe even some white eggs. The color of the shell offers no added nutrition to the egg instead it is just the pigment the chicken produces, but there is just something so fresh about colorful eggs!
Where our Journey Began
Growing up, my mother wanted me to learn the value of a dollar, so she helped me build my first business, a petting zoo. At 4 years old, I was managing 3 chickens (I remember two silkies and a black australorp!), 5 ducks, a pot belly pig, and numerous rabbits (I don’t even remember how many, there were just countless ones wandering around our yard). In addition to raising and caring for these animals, I rode horses, mainly barrel racing, and casual show jumping.
Our Organic Life 