Maleficent’s story comes full circle. Born here, sold young, and back again. Now she’s off to start a herd of her own. I talk about her journey, how goat cashmere works, and why grooming is key.
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The chicks and poults just moved into the barn brooder. I talk about the heat lamp dilemma and how 95 degrees feels different for humans than it does for baby birds when it's already 90 outside with 95 percent humidity.
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#FarmLife #BabyChicks #Poults #BrooderMove #farmenabler
Guinea fowl and a gosling on screen, but the real story is about why I don't sell eggs. At work, no one would take the free ones if I was there. Step away for a minute, and they were gone. People are strange. Eggs are magic.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #FunnyFarmStory
Not all poultry breeds are built the same. I share why I chose heritage chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese from the Livestock Conservancy list. These birds handle our New Jersey winters, lay well, and bring something special to the farm.
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Rainy day barn walk. I talk through how I carry the weight of so much responsibility, the role of routines, giving yourself grace, and knowing when to let go. No productivity tips here. Just real life, unscripted.
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#RainyDayRoutine #racingforhomefarm #farmenabler
Meet Santa Baby! In part one of this two-part grooming session, I share who he is, why he matters to the herd, how I make breeding decisions, and a look at the grooming stand I use.
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After so many empty egg hunts, I finally hit the jackpot. Not just one egg, but a whole hidden nest. Come wander with me as I track down the flock’s best-kept secret.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #turkey #royalpalmturkey #magpieducks #ducks
Is it a Ted Talk on ticks? A Tick Talk on Teds? Either way, the goats are grazing, I’m rambling about tick management, and somehow it all works.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #humor #stories #talesfromthefarm
We brought home our first donkeys and quickly learned livestock is a whole different game. We fumbled, adapted, and figured it out. The donkeys were patient. Mostly.
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Back to the meadow, where we’ve let nature take over. In just a few weeks it’s shifted from spring green to summer wild. Butterflies, birds, and yes, turkey vultures are all part of the scene.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #wildlifefriendly #backtonature #meadow
Twelve time zones away, a goat goes into labor. I fly home for 18 hours, walk in the door, and the next one starts. Just as I go to sleep, a third. Zero rest, maximum goats.
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When the temps hit the 90s, we lean on shade, water, and fans to help the animals stay cool. Add in their natural insulation, and we’ve got a solid plan for summer survival.
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#racingforhomefarm #heatwave #animalcare #farmlife #farmenabler #summeronafarm
Built a duckie paradise in the house. It took up a whole room and worked great until the ducklings grew overnight and we found them running loose one morning before work. Time to move outside, ready or not.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #farmstories #farmlife #farmfails
Just a few weeks ago, the hay was barely sprouting. Now it’s knee high and waving in the wind. Spotted some fresh deer tracks and even glimpsed a doe bounding through the field. Things are growing fast out here.
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Our single gosling got a new batch of friends. I had a few turkey poults grow large enough to join our gosling out in the brooder, and he/she couldn't be happier. All is well in Gosling-land again.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #gosling #turkeypoult #friends
TW: animal death
Update on our baby bird rescue. Unfortunately, the little one didn’t survive. Taking a quiet moment to reflect on the ups and downs of farm life where care, hope, and heartbreak are all part of the journey.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #hardtruths #babybird
The nest has been found! It's completely blocked to human access, so getting baby bird back in the nest was quite the adventure. A little old school farm ingenuity goes a long way!
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #babybird #rescue #thethingswedo
Encountered a baby bird on the ground by our hangar. Farm Hubby and I begin operation "put the baby back in the nest". It required finding the nest first!
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#racingforhomefarm #babybird #rescue #wildbaby #farmenabler
Guinea fowl aren't just noisy. When a fox slipped into their pen, they teamed up and chased it off. Even the smallest farm members know how to throw down when it counts.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #humor #stories #talesfromthefarm
Vet day is coming, and we don’t leave it to chance. Clean stalls, fans running, animals close by, and cold drinks ready. A little prep goes a long way to keep things smooth, safe, and stress free for the animals and the vet.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #bekindtoyourvet
Not actually Part 7 (whoops). We took everything we learned the hard way on Farm 1.0 and used it to build a smarter, smoother Farm 2.0. Trial, error, better layout—and apparently, mislabeled episodes.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #history #howitstarted #farmlife
Join me for the evening round up. After putting the birds to bed, I show my true colors and can't focus on anything but the sunset and the sounds of the different frog species that are calling. 🐸
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #frogs #ducks #turkey #serenade
What to do when you are a single gosling and all your turkey friends have gone to their new farms? You hang out with the humans. This little one has decided that Farm Hubby is the main man. It was too cute to watch them interact!
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #gosling
Caught Bobbie Sox hard at work, sort of. She's definitely making sure that fence post stays put in the wind! After that? Who knows.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #barncats #working #notworking
We outgrew the farm, so we leveled up. In this episode I talk about the move to Farm 2.0, the extra space (and buckets to trip over), and how we care for the woodlands that came with it.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #history #howitstarted #farmlife
Headed to the pastures for an afternoon break and saw Myles in a field of buttercups. Which led to a random stroll and a jumble of thoughts. Forget my words - Goats! And Donkeys! And Pigs!
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #pigs #faintinggoats #minisilkyfaintinggoats
Take a quick stroll with me through the barn. We'll count stalls (spoiler, I can't count) and take a peek behind the scenes at the set up and our equipment.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #barn #barntour #barnparty
The barn cats know how to take their afternoon siesta seriously. As the weather finally gives us a break from the rain and cold, the cats take full advantage of a warm, early afternoon nap in the hay.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #barncats #catnaps
Join me for one of my favorite times of the week, hatch day. The day I get to open the incubator and see what wonders await me.
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#racingforhomefarm #farmenabler #babybirds #chicks #turkeypoults
In this episode of Hang with the Herd, the donkeys steal the show while I chat about our short-lived Guinea Fowl adventure. Turns out, managing livestock sometimes means managing people too.
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