De Klomp Homestead

De Klomp Homestead 🌴 Dutch-Filipino homestead in Santander, Cebu. No polished marketing. Just a wholesome life. πŸπŸ§€πŸŒ±

Producing what we can, sharing what we learn, and building a resilient life through food, skills, and self-sufficiency.

10/07/2026

A tribute to Bonnie Tyler (1951–2026).

Some voices never fade.

Thank you for the music. ❀️

WHEN THE VOICE REMAINS

Some voices arrive like morning,
Soft enough to wake the room.
Yours came burning through the darkness,
Turning heartache into truth.
You never sounded untouched.
You never needed to.
Every fracture held a story,
Every scar came singing through.

*Pre-Chorus*
And somewhere in the distance,
An old radio still plays.
Time may take the singer,
But it cannot take the days.

*Chorus*
When the voice remains,
The silence never wins.
Every note becomes a doorway
To the life we once lived in.
When the years have changed,
And the lights have faded low,
The heart remembers everything
The mind has learned to let go.
So sing beyond the evening.
Sing beyond the rain.
A life may leave the stage,
But the voice remains.

*Verse 2*
There were bedrooms, cars and dances,
There were summers long ago.
There were words we never noticed
Till we needed them the most.
You were there in youthful heartbreak,
You were there when hope returned.
In every restless midnight,
There was something in you burning.

*Pre-Chorus*
We were younger when we heard you.
Now those years feel far away.
But one familiar chorus
Can bring back an entire day.

*Chorus*
When the voice remains,
The silence never wins.
Every note becomes a doorway
To the life we once lived in.
When the years have changed,
And the lights have faded low,
The heart remembers everything
The mind has learned to let go.
So sing beyond the evening.
Sing beyond the rain.
A life may leave the stage,
But the voice remains.

*Bridge*
No perfect sound could carry
What a broken edge can hold.
There was thunder in the tenderness,
There was fire in every note.
And those of us who grew beside it
Carry echoes of that flame.
We may lose the one who sang it,
But we never lose the same.

*Final Chorus*
When the voice remains,
A generation hears its youth.
Every road we thought forgotten
Turns again toward the truth.
Let the last chord rise,
Let it travel through the night.
Let it find the ones who loved her
And surround them with its light.
Sing beyond the evening.
Sing beyond the rain.
The singer leaves the stage...
But the voice remains.

*Outro*

08/07/2026

🎢🐐 What happens when Jenalyn takes one of our pregnant goats out to graze?

Apparently… it turns into a reggae song! πŸ˜„πŸŒΏ

This one is just for fun and inspired by real life on our farm. Jenalyn loves spending time with the goats, and our pregnant mama certainly wasn’t in a hurry. She made sure to stop for every delicious patch of grass along the way! πŸ˜‚

Sometimes it’s the simple moments that make farm life so special. ❀️

Turn up the volume, have a laugh, and let us know what you think of our latest De Klomp original! 🎡

πŸ“ De Klomp Farm
Santander, Cebu, Philippines

07/07/2026

πŸ‘€ Think good silage is only about how it smells? Think again.

A pleasant smell is a great first sign. But that’s not enough.

In this video, we take a closer look at the texture and consistency of our homemade silage after more than a month of fermentation.

βœ… Uniform color.
βœ… No visible mold.
βœ… Good moisture.
βœ… Healthy fermentation from top to bottom.

This is exactly what you want to see before feeding it to your goats.

Every successful batch gives us more confidence that we’re building a reliable feed supply for the dry season. One step closer to a more sustainable farm. 🌱🐐

Would you feed this to your goats? Let us know what you think in the comments!

07/07/2026

🚨 Most farmers throw this away. We turn it into high-quality goat feed.

Today we opened a batch of homemade silage that has been fermenting since June 6. The moment we broke the seal, we checked the two things that matter most.

βœ… A fresh, pleasant fermented smell.
βœ… No mold. No spoilage. A consistent olive-green color throughout.

Even Tatay’s first reaction was, β€œHumot!” (It smells good.) πŸ˜„

Good silage isn’t about luck. It’s about using the right materials, removing as much air as possible, sealing it properly, and giving nature the time to do its work.

For our goats, this means nutritious feed that stays available even during periods when fresh forage is harder to find.

Every batch teaches us something new, and we’re excited to keep improving. 🌱🐐

Have you ever made silage yourself? How did it turn out? Let us know in the comments!

Magandang umaga, mga farmers! 🐐May gusto lang po akong itanong sa mga may karanasan sa pag-aalaga ng kambing.Kung sakali...
06/07/2026

Magandang umaga, mga farmers! 🐐

May gusto lang po akong itanong sa mga may karanasan sa pag-aalaga ng kambing.

Kung sakaling mamatay ang inahing kambing habang o pagkatapos manganak, at hindi makasuso ng colostrum ang mga bagong silang na anak, ano po ang ginagawa ninyo?

Saan po kayo nakakakuha ng colostrum dito sa Pilipinas?

May nabibili po bang colostrum replacer para sa mga kambing, o gumagamit kayo ng frozen goat colostrum, colostrum ng baka, o iba pang paraan?

Naghahanda lang po ako para sa mga emergency at gusto kong matuto mula sa mga beteranong goat farmers.

Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng sasagot. God bless! πŸ™πŸ

🌿 Meet Layla! 🐐❀️We’re excited to introduce the newest lady of De Klomp Homestead, Layla!Layla is a beautiful Anglo-Nubi...
05/07/2026

🌿 Meet Layla! 🐐❀️

We’re excited to introduce the newest lady of De Klomp Homestead, Layla!

Layla is a beautiful Anglo-Nubian doe with the long, floppy ears and gentle temperament the breed is famous for. She has already stolen our hearts, and we can’t wait to watch her settle into her new home.

She is an important step in our journey to build a healthy, sustainable homestead focused on:
πŸ₯› Quality milk production.
🌱 Natural feeding.
🐐 Strong, healthy genetics.
❀️ Happy animals raised with care.

Every new goat brings us one step closer to the dream we’re building here in the mountains of Cebu. Welcome to the family, Layla! We can’t wait to share her journey with all of you.

Please give Layla a warm welcome in the comments! πŸ‘‡πŸ

03/07/2026

Tired of constantly scrubbing out dirty water buckets? πŸπŸ’¦

Fresh, clean water is essential for keeping goats healthy, but open buckets get messy fast and waste a lot of water. We just got these automatic drinking bowls delivered and they are a complete game-changer!

They keep the water fresh, prevent waste, and the smooth design makes them incredibly easy to wipe clean with a quick sponge down. Best of all? They are absolutely dirt cheapβ€”only around 175 to 200 pesos!

If you have goats or other small animals, do as we do and give these a try. It saves a massive amount of hassle and keeps your animals happy.

Have you made the switch to automatic waterers on your farm yet? Let us know in the comments! πŸ‘‡

03/07/2026

Fresh from the farm! πŸ‰β€οΈ

Nothing beats harvesting your own dragon fruit. Sweet, juicy, and picked at the perfect moment. This is one of the many rewards of building a homestead from the ground up. Every harvest reminds us why we started this journey.

Would you eat one straight from the plant? πŸ˜πŸ‘‡

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**The goat you bring home today can change your whole herd tomorrow.**Buying a new goat is exciting.A better buck.A beau...
02/07/2026

**The goat you bring home today can change your whole herd tomorrow.**

Buying a new goat is exciting.

A better buck.
A beautiful doe.
Fresh bloodline.
Stronger breeding plans.

But one mistake can turn that excitement into a serious farm problem:

**Mixing a new goat with the herd too soon.**

A goat can look healthy on the outside and still carry hidden problems. Worms, ticks, lice, cough, diarrhoea, skin issues, foot problems, respiratory problems, or early signs of disease may not show immediately.

Transport stress can bring problems to the surface.
New feed can disturb digestion.
New surroundings can weaken resistance.
Parasites can spread quietly.

That is why quarantine is not overreacting.

**Quarantine is good farming.**

At De Klomp Homestead, we believe animal care is not only about feeding, cleaning, and loving the animals. It is also about discipline, observation, and prevention.

When a new goat arrives, keep it separate first. Let it rest. Watch how it eats. Check the droppings. Look for coughing, nasal discharge, eye discharge, mouth sores, ticks, wounds, lameness, poor appetite, and strange behaviour.

If possible, aim for **30 days of quarantine** before mixing a new animal with the main herd.

And do not treat blindly.

Not every thin goat has worms.
Not every diarrhoea is worms.
Not every bottle jaw is ordinary stomach worms.

The right treatment starts with the right understanding.

Biosecurity is not only about new animals either. Disease can enter through visitors, dirty boots, borrowed ropes, shared tools, feed bowls, vehicles, and people moving from farm to farm.

A serious farm needs boundaries.

Not because we are unfriendly.
Not because we are difficult.
But because the animals depend on us to make good decisions.

The cost of quarantine is small compared to the cost of a sick herd.

So when a new goat comes home, do not let excitement make the decision.

Observe first.
Protect the herd.
Introduce carefully.

One new goat can improve your farm, but only if you manage the introduction wisely.

**Discipline before medicine. Prevention before panic.**

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Candamiang, Salay
Santander

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