Family Chaos Farm

05/13/2026

Yesterday was one of the hardest days we’ve had on the farm. We had a lot of loss and it is my fault. You see we have 2 dogs that don’t come around the farm animals. I knew they would go after all the birds so we have worked very hard to keep them away from the farm animals. Well yesterday one busted out of the yard and got into the field where the other animals are. Chickens, all our ducks (except one girl who managed to hide) and my daughter’s rabbit for 4H. They got one of the goats also but he is doing fine and was just in a bit of shock. That much loss hurts and is a lot to take in, especially for children.

That’s one of the hardest parts of having a farm that nobody really prepares you for… is the loss.

People love the cozy parts of farm life:
The baby animals.
The fresh eggs.
The sunsets and the slow mornings.

But there’s another side to it too.

Animals get sick.
Predators break through fences.
Accidents happen.
Sometimes you do absolutely everything right… and you still lose them anyway.

And it hurts.

You carry the responsibility of every life in your care, so when something happens, it’s hard not to replay every decision in your head wondering what you could have done differently.

Farm life teaches you very quickly that nature can be both beautiful and brutal at the same time.

But it also teaches resilience.

You learn to get back up after heartbreak because the rest of the animals still need you.
The chores still have to get done.
The water buckets still need filled.
The babies still need fed.

You grieve, and then you keep going.

That doesn’t mean you care less.
Honestly, I think it means you care more.

Because every loss reminds you just how much love, work, and responsibility goes into this life.

Farming and homesteading aren’t about perfection.
They’re about showing up anyway — through the chaos, the setbacks, the heartbreak, and the joy.

And if you’ve lost animals too:
You’re not failing.
You’re just living the very real side of this life that most people don’t talk about enough.

05/08/2026

Big milestone for Family Chaos Farm today — our FIRST sales officially happened. 🥹

What started as a dream built with long nights, early mornings, muddy boots, chaos, and a whole lot of determination is finally becoming real.

As a single mom trying to build something meaningful for my girls and our community, this moment means more than I can put into words. Every early morning water haul in the freezing temps, every item packaged, every loaf baked, every project finished after work and before bedtime has been worth it.

To everyone who has supported, shared, encouraged, or purchased from us already: thank you for believing in this little farm stand dream.

This is only the beginning for Family Chaos Farm. ❤️

Honest food. Hardworking hands. Community focused.

05/06/2026

The growls at the end!!! Oh that homesteading life, there are always new surprises. Welp, I guess we are going to be having more babies soon 🤦‍♀️

04/30/2026

04/26/2026

Our call duck eggs are developing so well so far! Day 10 and out of 26 eggs that went into the incubator, 21 have developed and we can see movement on them all! The goal is that we will be able to breed and sell these cuties locally. If you want to keep up with our journey, follow our page where we will be posting updates on the ducklings. Follow along for all the chaos and other fun things we have happening on the farm!

04/26/2026

Tiny little babies growing!!! These call duck eggs are doing so good so far!!! Day 10 and out of 26 eggs we have 21 that are growing and can see movement! 🤞

04/20/2026

04/15/2026

Call duck eggs are in the incubator!!! I can’t wait to see how may we get… These little guys are going to be a great addition to our flock!

04/06/2026

📣 Homesteading Project Management 101

Stop being afraid of what you don’t know—just start.

If you’re building a homestead on a budget, sometimes you have to do things yourself. There’s no shortcut around that. You either learn, or you wait… and waiting doesn’t build anything.

My newest project? A fence to keep my animals out of the backyard and garden.
And let me tell you—I’ve had the materials sitting there for months.

Why? Because I wasn’t confident in my handyman skills.

But here’s the thing about me: I may not always know what I’m doing… but I am stubborn. So one way or another, I’m going to figure it out. And if I’m being honest, it’s usually the hard way.

If you’re willing to show up and put in the work, it will pay off.

You might have to move posts once or twice…
(or if you’re like me, more like a dozen).
You might trip over your own fence line.
You might even drop a t-post driver on your noggin. (Yes all of the above happened to me today 🥴)

But when it’s done?
When you step back and look at what you built with your own two hands.

That feeling is unmatched.

It’s pride.
It’s proof.
It’s a reminder that you’re capable of more than you think.

For me, it’s bigger than just a fence.
I’m building my dream.
And I’m showing my girls, every single day, that hard work matters—that if you’re willing to keep going, even when it’s frustrating or messy or hard, you can do the thing you once thought you couldn’t.

That’s what makes the bruises, the setbacks, and the long days worth it.

Because at the end of it all—
no one is coming to build your fence for you.

So get out there and build it yourself.

You might just surprise yourself. 😉

04/05/2026

First bath for the ducklings!! 🦆 Baby farm animals are so stinking cute! 🥰

04/05/2026

There are moments in this life that slow everything down… and today was one of them.

Late last night we got to stay up into the early hours and watch a baby chick hatch, and somehow it still felt like time stood still. Me and the girls gathered around, watching that tiny beak break through, little by little, until a whole new life entered the world right in front of us.

And this little bay finally made it into the world early Easter morning! And the fact that it happened on Easter? I don’t think I could’ve planned a more perfect reminder of what this day represents—new life, new beginnings, hope.

It’s one of the most magical things I’ve ever witnessed. Not just the hatching itself, but seeing it through their eyes… the excitement, the awe, the pure wonder.

These are the moments I’ll hold onto forever. 🤍🐣

We hope you all enjoy this little timelapse video we made of it!

Happy Easter!! ✝️