We raise (and sometimes sell) small stature jersey cows, kunekune pigs, nubian goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and quail!
Kakabeka Falls, ON
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Frenette’s Farm is the expected result when pairing a biology graduate and an outdoor educator, both with strong ties to nature and an interest in traditional methods for getting things done. Since settling on our first acreage in the Rainy River District in Ontario, back in 2014, we have truly come to appreciate the benefits that can be gained from living off the land as much as possible, and will continue to strive for self-sufficiency and healthy living in all that we do. Working with what little knowledge we had in the beginning, we started our hobby farm with two raised garden beds and the purchase of a single young goat in the spring of 2015. When picking up said goat, we started a trend of putting ourselves through trial by fire, as we then committed to two goats, the second of which was fully matured and in need of milking twice a day, every day. Around this time we also picked up a trio of breeding rabbits. Our next development took place in February, 2016, when we lined up a flock of laying hens during one of the coldest weeks of the year and had to rush to build a chicken coop in the frigid winter temperatures. 2016 also heralded a welcome expansion of garden space and our first experience raising chicks.
We then dabbled in raising both Nubian and Nigerian Dwarf goats, and also acquired a registered breeding pair of Kunekune pigs. After trying numerous specialty breeds of rabbits, we are now focusing on Champagne D’Argents. We also are raising up a new mixed flock of laying hens that will provide different coloured eggs, and have recently begun beekeeping! We took a huge leap forward after moving to a new property in Northern Alberta when we decided to leave the world of goats and instead take on a family milk cow for all of our dairy needs instead! We then also purchased a yearling steer and a berkshire weaner pig to try our hand at raising different meat sources for the summer months.
Though there is hard work and sacrifice involved, our lifestyle has ample rewards that more than make up for it. With the rising costs of wholesome and trustworthy groceries and the up-scaled cost of ‘green’ products, it can be expensive to live a more toxin-free lifestyle, but with the birth of our first child, we wanted to ensure that we are living as cleanly as possible. We are motivated to produce much of what we put into and onto our bodies, and through handcrafting and home-growing, we are able to achieve healthy living in a more economic and sustainable fashion. In doing so, we are also doing our small part to reduce our impact on the environment. We want our children to know where their food comes from and exactly what is in it. We want them to live in the real world more than the virtual, and feel connected to the land and the animals that provide for them. We hope to foster a lifestyle that is healthier both physically and mentally.
We are fully committed to continuing and expanding our homestead. We raise all of our animals ethically and as naturally as possible and strive towards organic and sustainable practices in all that we do!
