We’re at it, again! With all of the local farm stores touting their annual Chick Days – we’re collecting a whole new flock for Crossley Farms. Our original flock from last Spring is down to one stunning Rhode Island Red hen. The others (plus some of the newer birds) have been terrorized by a fox for weeks now. With our eggers …
Our “New” Cattle Wagon
Jumping headfirst into farm ownership can cost and arm and a leg – especially if you choose to outfit your whole operation with brand new equipment. We’ve been all about frugal farming since we started this whole experiment over a year ago. We use an 80s-era tractor that came free with the property. We use all of its near-ancient implements to …
Surprising Sprouts and Beautiful Blooms
The time of year is here once again! Lois’s stunning Irises are taking over the landscaping around the backyard and we couldn’t be happier to welcome them. The thick greenery in the flower beds more than reminds me that I should have divided these babies last Summer. But that’s not going to keep me from enjoying the abundance of blooms …
More New Goat Babes
Despite begging Farmer Crossley to “for the love, stop buying goats” – we have some new goats. It’s completely ridiculous that these things keep showing up. It’s even more ridiculous that they’re always cute enough to keep. Aaron ensures me that we “reserved these months ago.” So, technically, they’re grandfathered in to the “stop buying goats” agreement. I don’t know if …
Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
You guys. We have kittens. WE HAVE KITTENS! Around December, I was pinging all of the Facebook groups looking for nearby kittens that could be great barn cats. When we lost Bragg to a fight with another animal – I couldn’t bear Benning being out in the barn alone through the chilly weather. Our animal sitter, Reagan, felt the same. …
Spring is Springing Even More
The sky is blue. The yard is ultra green. And all of the Springtime colors are joining in the landscape. It’s seriously one of the most beautiful times of the year. Photos simply don’t do justice to the amazing Redbuds that pepper the wooded areas all around us. The mix of rich greens and vibrant pinks and purples is gorgeous. …
One Last Spring Snow
Today was a weird one for the weather. We started the morning with thick fluffy snow drenching the farm in a white cloud. The goats were out and about. The dogs were living their best lives. Every single piece of the farm seemed to be touched by the gigantic flakes. As the day warmed and the sun peeked through, we …
The Walls Have Sheetrock
Renovating an older home is a real roller coaster of emotions. One day, you’re celebrating actual literal sheetrock going up. The next, you’re enraged by the mess left behind. And then the day after that, you’re celebrating again because you cleaned that shit up yourself and it looks amazing. No? Just me then. Thus is the story of our sheetrock …
Fence Building Continues
Today, Aaron and his dad are continuing the long and tough work of building the fence in the Goat Grove. In the first round of fence post installation, Aaron ran into some deep, thick stone along the east side of the grove. Generally, it became super difficult to break through and drill holes that could securely hold the posts upright. …
Welcome Home, Little Farm Girl
Our family could not be happier to welcome our tiny little sister to the farm. Elin Louise was born March 23 and has been a perfect babe in every way. She came home to the farm after a couple of days in the world. Her puppies were quick to love her now that they understand there will be a surplus …
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