March in like a lion.. and out like a fox?

The General March Happenings and quick recap! 3/16/24

Ok, I know, it's March in like a lion, and out like a lamb. A term my parents or older generations may remember saying around this time. I usually thought of it as a soft reminder of just how fast time goes by really. But it turns out it most likely started as a reference to astronomy, referencing the position of the constellations Leo (a lion) and Aries (a ram, or lamb) in the night sky.

But why a Fox? Well this is the season for Foxes, and we've had a fair share! As we seem to have this post every year around this time, now's the time a lot of you are noticing some missing stock, lost animals, or just plain out predatory destruction of one's furry or feathered friends. We recently had a very large fox come by for a weekend stay.

As if some AirBNB with a free buffet!

Complacency get's the best of us. We fell victim, as many of you have too. It can be a forgetful mishap of leaving a latch open, or incorrect counts in what most are doing just at dark. We had become complacent of leaving turkeys and ducks out. Turkeys would sleep on a tall buildings edge, and the ducks remained happily swimming in artic pond water. We lost some turkeys and some ducks. One of which was our oldest duck and one of the first we ever got. While we were able to catch them on many of our security cameras, it only told the story of what happened, and wasn't able to wake us with notifications. I should also point out Raccoon, opossum and others during the spring are just as much out there. Bears for some, bobcats for others. We must keep out guard up, and always be vigilant the mother nature has been doing farming much longer than we have, and the often find a way to win.

New Animals

Overall this March has brought new life, just as much. In a previous post we showed off our small little kid goats, doing very good, and well taken care of by mama. They are now well seasoned at moving all around the property with the herd, and take no time moving around in the blink of an eye. It was a lot to watch for while they learned this new found freedom but they are doing great!

We also added 7 new piglets for the first of the season (no sold, sorry) and expecting more soon. This is always a fun start when the weather is good. 7 healthy piglets doing great, and learning the lay of the land. Stay tuned for upcoming post with pictures! The Feed Store! The overwhelming growth we're seeing has been amazing. We've met a lot of new folks, each with a unique story and background. It's been very fun meeting

you all, and becoming your feed supplier. We've truly had a blast launching this part of the farm and we expect it to keep getting better! Thank you for all who are trusting us to be your feed supplier, and proud distributor of Coker Feed Mill and Amber Grains.

Remember these key facts about ordering feed:

• Trucks run on Fridays or Saturdays depending on Order volume.

• Pickups are Saturday and Sunday, with options for Monday.

• There are hundreds of more options coming to the store for special order items!

• The cutoff for orders is Friday at 10PM for the following weekend.

• Our aim is to keep feed low, and build new relationships!

Many thanks to all who support us, let's get this feed under control again!

Coming Soon!

• Rewards Program - Every dollar you spend, earns points, to get dollars back!

• Spotlight Programs - Highlight our friends, family farms, and people you'll want to know!

• More Youtube Content! -- We're trying, but is 6hrs sleep really ok? -- More coming! -We're considering making a series of videos on farm technology, wifi, and cameras!

Current March Spotlight! Check out one of our biggest fans, and my Mother, who has a bottom less pit of information, you just can't find anywhere for this region and area. Get specifics, and have a resource that puts us in the shadow of true professionals. She not only supports us, but plays a large role in how we get here. Want to be in our upcoming featured page highlights? Reach out!

K & D Homesteads - Youtube!

https://www.youtube.com/@kanddshomestead2839

Final Thoughts? Let's kick things up a notch, and see what we can do together! This is the best weather and time to get this year's season off to a good start! Catch up soon! --Chris & Sarah