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What a Small Farm Teaches You About Enough (clickable)
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A Small Piece of Land Can Hold a Lot of Life
It’s not a large piece of land, but it’s home. Have you ever walked onto a piece of property and known it was the right one? Or walked into a house and felt like you were already home? That’s exactly what happened here. Point 6 Acre was a homecoming. I’ve always been able to overlay… Read more
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Ducks vs Chickens on a Small Farm
We used to keep chickens. Now we keep ducks. It wasn’t a quick decision, and for a time we had both. Over time, though, it became clear which suited this small piece of land better. In this short video, I share a few of the reasons behind that shift — the practical realities, the trade-offs,… Read more
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Why We Chose Ducks Over Chickens on a Small Farm
We used to keep chickens. Now we keep ducks. This wasn’t a quick decision, and for a time we kept both. What we’ve settled on reflects what works best for us on a small piece of land. We started with three heritage breed chickens — a Bresse, a Bielefelder, and a Cuckoo Marans. They were… Read more
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A Simple Farm Task That Took Longer Than Expected
Some jobs on a small farm look straight forward. Moving a pile of firewood from one place to another shouldn’t take long. But add a few curious goats, uneven ground, the the general unpredictability of animals, and even a simple task stretches out. This short video captures one of those moments – a reminder that… Read more
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The Quiet Routine of Animal Care
Caring for animals. Makes it sound like a job, and I suppose it is – but at the same time it isn’t. We do it because we love them. No matter the weather, no matter our health. They depend on us and it’s our responsibility to care for them to the best of our ability. … Read more
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Farm Shelters: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Changed
In this video, I walk through the shelters around the farm and how they’re actually used day to day. Some, like the chicken tractor, chick wagon, brooder wagon, and rabbit barn, aren’t in use at the moment – but they’re still part of the overall setup and each served a purpose at one time, and… Read more