Grandma came to us along with 24 other chickens when a loving couple, facing an unexpected move out of state for work, had no other options for their beloved flock. We believe Grandma is between 13 and 16 years old. She may be well past her laying years, but she still...
Life on the Farm
Keepin’ It Clean: A Farm Diary
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. The animals have informed us that housekeeping day has arrived. Well, technically they didn't inform us. The goats simply stared at us while standing in bedding that has seen better days, and the chickens continued their ongoing mission to scatter...
Hoof Trimming Day at the Rescue
Another exciting day at the rescue means one thing: hoof trimming day! Okay, maybe "exciting" depends on whether you're a human or a goat. We enjoy it, and the goats...well, let's just say they have mixed feelings. Hoof trimming days require a little preparation. A...
Meet “Feisty Mouse”: The Bantam Who Rules the Roost
Meet Feisty Mouse, our little Hamberg bantam with a personality that is anything but small. Feisty Mouse was one of the very first bantams we took in, and naturally, we had some concerns about introducing her to our much larger flock of Australorps, Barred Rocks,...




