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A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”

A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”

Posted on July 27, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This spring and into the summer has been a battle of epic proportions. Our two female ducks kept hiding nest, trying to make another bid

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks10 Comments on A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”
Betty’s Babies Are Growing Up!

Betty’s Babies Are Growing Up!

Posted on July 18, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I have watched baby ducks grow up before…. when we got our original two ducks a few years ago. Ducks grow FAST. But as with

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks12 Comments on Betty’s Babies Are Growing Up!
Broody Betty is about to become a Mommy!!!

Broody Betty is about to become a Mommy!!!

Posted on July 7, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Anticipation is at an all-time high around our homestead. Betty the duck went broody and hid a nest of eggs. She has been sitting on

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks12 Comments on Broody Betty is about to become a Mommy!!!
What To Expect When Your DUCK Is Expecting

What To Expect When Your DUCK Is Expecting

Posted on June 18, 2015April 3, 2019 by Mindie

This is a topic I never thought I would be writing about. I collect my eggs religiously, so when Betty the duck started only giving

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Posted in DucksTagged Baby animals, Ducks18 Comments on What To Expect When Your DUCK Is Expecting
Why Quail Do NOT Make Good Pets

Why Quail Do NOT Make Good Pets

Posted on June 15, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When you are a parent, all you want to do is make your children happy. Sometimes you don’t stop to think in your pursuit of

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Children, quail26 Comments on Why Quail Do NOT Make Good Pets
A Birthday Wish Comes True

A Birthday Wish Comes True

Posted on June 1, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Ever since he was a little guy, the oldest country kid has had a deep affection for poultry. In the last year he has become

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Children11 Comments on A Birthday Wish Comes True
Spring = Lambs

Spring = Lambs

Posted on March 23, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Just up the road from us a piece is a farm that raises a lot of sheep. One of the really neat things they do

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, critter14 Comments on Spring = Lambs
Happiness, Heartache and Hope

Happiness, Heartache and Hope

Posted on April 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

A year ago I got the “I want a duck” bug. I had been to various farm stores and looked in those big metal tubs

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks, Experiences, Homestead, Tales of Fred the duck47 Comments on Happiness, Heartache and Hope
Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!

Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!

Posted on March 3, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Many people are catching chick fever! Are you planning on bringing home baby chicks this spring? If so you should take a moment right now

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Chicken, Giveaway, Homestead16 Comments on Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!
The “Popcorn Gang”

The “Popcorn Gang”

Posted on February 6, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Three weeks ago, we got quit the surprise….. A litter of bunnies! I didn’t have a clue our Graycie was even pregnant…. It is hard

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Rabbit34 Comments on The “Popcorn Gang”
Surprise!!! Baby Bunnies!!!

Surprise!!! Baby Bunnies!!!

Posted on January 18, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This whole crazy (mis)Adventure start, unbeknownst to me, 28-31 days ago. I however wasn’t clued into the goings on till around 2:30pm on Wednesday. That

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Homestead, Rabbit27 Comments on Surprise!!! Baby Bunnies!!!
County Fair ~ {Wordless Wednesday}

County Fair ~ {Wordless Wednesday}

Posted on August 14, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Okay, so I have noticed a LOT of bloggers are doing something called Wordless Wednesday. I *think* the gist of the thing is that your

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Fair, Wordless Wednesday4 Comments on County Fair ~ {Wordless Wednesday}
One little boy, One little turtle……

One little boy, One little turtle……

Posted on August 6, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

They say if you love something, you should let it go, if it comes back it was meant to be…… Well this is a story

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Children, Experiences15 Comments on One little boy, One little turtle……
Fred, the mixed up duck

Fred, the mixed up duck

Posted on July 30, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Once upon a time there was a girl who really wanted a duck. Every time she went to the feed store she would look at

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks, Homestead, Tales of Fred the duck12 Comments on Fred, the mixed up duck
Visiting our feathered neighbors

Visiting our feathered neighbors

Posted on May 17, 2013January 3, 2018 by Mindie

For the third year in a row, Mrs. Blue Jay has blessed us with the honor of her nest in the tree next to our

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Children, Homestead5 Comments on Visiting our feathered neighbors
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