Turns out – when you spend the entire Spring gathering chicks, you’ll eventually end up with a truckload of chickens. A year ago, we built this epic chicken coop that would hold 12-14 chickens. This Spring, Farmer Crossley got a little confused about that number and somehow believed that it holds 24. It does not. And then bigger these birds …
The Flock Grows Again
Our sweet garage chicks are all grown and finally integrating into the flock. It’s been a crazy year for us with the fox, losing so many of our flock and raising two separate groups of chicks. We’re excited that everyone is getting together and finding a new pecking order so easily. These guys are looking huge, honestly. Once again, I’m …
A Fox on the Prowl
For a couple of weeks now, we’ve been watching our chicken flock slowly dwindle. One evening – just minutes after enjoying some time on the deck and in the yard – Aaron spotted a “bobcat” running from the orchard to the wood line behind the pond. He quickly noticed that it had a chicken in its mouth and jetted to …
Chick Days 2021
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 …
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 …
The Cutest Goat Babies on the Planet
Listen, I’m not 100% sure that working farms make a living on the cute-factor of their goats – but I’m thinking this might be our actual claim to fame here. Crossley Farms: Home of the Cutest Goats on Earth. I’m certain this cannot be contested. Just look at these absolutely adorable babes enjoying the sunshine in their Goat Grove. With all …
Chicks in the Garage, Again
That time of the year has arrived! We’ve been a little too excited about all of the chicks available on our regular trips to the farm store. After losing so many of our first-year flock, Aaron’s been on a mission to add to those that are left and grow our headcount once again. That means we have a surplus of …
Goat Babies in the Grove
The goat babies have made themselves at home in the grove with the rest of the herd. As expected, they are cuter than ever. They’re growing by the minute and are an absolute blast to watch as they roam. They’re playful and energetic – keeping the mamas on their toes and adding some chaos to the laid back vibe in the …
Surprise! A Goat Baby
We are super thrilled to welcome a brand new stinking little goat baby to the farm! If you’re surprised – well, um, so are we! We’ll be the first to admit that we’re new to this goat business. Even growing up on a farm, my extended family never raised goats so this is pretty uncharted territory for all of us. Aaron …