News Featured Pardon Our Dust New platform, same farm. A quick note on what's happening behind the scenes and how to stay in the loop.
Pigs Featured 2026 Farrowing Plans! Our 2026 KuneKune breeding plans, spring litter expectations, and how to get on our piglet notification list.
Chickens Review: Chickcozy Solar Automatic Chicken Coop Door After a few months of use, the Chickcozy Solar Automatic Chicken Coop Door stands out as the most practical and reliable option we've tested — solar-powered, whisper-quiet, and built to keep predators out.
Pigs Can KuneKune Pigs Cohabitate with Other Livestock? KuneKunes can cohabitate with other livestock, but should they? A look at the benefits, challenges, and why we've chosen to keep ours separate.
Pigs Keeping Water from Freezing for KuneKune Pigs: Tips and Tricks Keeping water unfrozen in winter is essential for your KuneKunes. Here are practical methods that work — including what we use to handle Wisconsin's subzero temperatures.
Pigs Understanding and Minimizing Rooting Behavior It's a common misconception that KuneKunes don't root. Here's why they do it, how to minimize damage, and how you might even turn it to your advantage.
Pigs KuneKune Bloodlines In the 1970s, KuneKunes nearly went extinct — down to just 50 pigs. Here's how they were saved, and why bloodlines still matter for preserving this remarkable breed.
Chickens Review: Chickcozy Egg Incubator If you're new to hatching, you won't find a more user-friendly incubator than the Chickcozy. A hands-on review after a full season of use.
Pigs From Gilt to Sow: The Ideal Age to Start Breeding KuneKunes KuneKunes may reach sexual maturity early, but that doesn't mean they're ready to breed. A guide to knowing when your gilt is truly prepared for pregnancy and farrowing.
Pigs 2025 Farrowing Plans! 2024 brought our largest litter yet, but also our hardest losses. Here's what we learned and what we're planning for 2025 with 5 breeding pairs on the schedule.
Pigs Why You Need a Barrow (or Two or Three…) Why does a farm need a barrow? Its role is more crucial than you might think — from companion duties to breeding program logistics to better-tasting pork.
Pigs Our KuneKune Preventative Care & Vaccination Program A transparent look at our pig vaccination and deworming program — what we use, when we use it, and why.
Chickens First Impressions: Chickcozy Egg Incubator The Chickcozy Egg Incubator just hit the market with features that address common frustrations experienced hatchers know all too well. Here's our first look before hatching season begins.
Pigs Feeding KuneKunes KuneKunes thrive on pasture, but feed still matters. Here's how we approach daily feeding — from choosing the right pellets to winter supplements and budget-friendly treats.
Pigs Pasture-raised KuneKune Pork Nutritional Benefits New testing from EKPA reveals how pasture-raised KuneKune pork stacks up nutritionally against commercial pork — and the results might change how you shop.
Pigs KuneKune Temperatures A simple skill every pig owner should have: taking a temperature. Here's how to do it, what the readings mean, and why you should always keep two thermometers on hand.
Pigs 2024 Farrowing Plans! Our 2023 farrowing season is complete — 9 piglets born and most already in their new homes. Here's a look at what we're planning for 2024.
Chickens Review: KEBONNIXS 12 Egg Incubator The KEBBONIXS 12 Egg incubator is affordable and easy to use — but only at the right price. Here's an honest look at what works, what doesn't, and when to consider other options.
Chickens 2023 Hatching Season Has Started! 2023 hatching has officially kicked off with French Black Copper Marans, Ayam Cemani, Olive Eggers, and more on the way. Here's what we're incubating and what to expect this spring.
Reviews Review: ShelterLogic Small Livestock Portable Shelter An affordable shelter that's survived Wisconsin winters, summer storms, and sheep using it as a scratching post. Here's why we're planning to buy more — and one upgrade you shouldn't skip.
2022 Look Back From our first KuneKunes to a new tractor to catching bee swarms off the back of a truck — 2022 brought tremendous growth, hard lessons, and plenty of highlights worth sharing.
Guineas 8 Things You Should Know About Raising Guinea Fowl They're loud, they fly, they eat all the bugs, and they're terrible mothers. Eight things to know before raising guinea fowl.
Chickens Review: Harris Farms Nurture Right 360° Egg Incubator Great visibility, easy to clean, and a tight seal that holds heat and humidity. A hands-on review of the Harris Farms Nurture Right 360° Egg Incubator.
Chickens Review: Farm Innovators 4250 Pro Series Circulated Air Incubator with Automatic Egg Turner The Farm Innovators 4250 is frequently listed as a top incubator for hobby farmers — and mostly lives up to it. Here's an honest review, including a few things other reviews didn't mention.
Chickens Results of our First Hatch of 2022! 54 eggs, an 8-hour drive from Missouri, and four days of hatching later — our first hatch is complete. Here's how it went and what we learned.
