Wayward Farm

Wayward Farm A small homestead located in NE Mecosta County, Mi At Wayward Farm we offer in season produce, hay, maple syrup, and birch syrup.

We strive to focus on natural and sustainable living while being responsible stewards of 80 acres and a portion of the North Branch of the Chippewa River.

01/15/2026

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01/09/2026

Beef available 1/4s and 1/2s available.

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11/21/2025

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Welp, here is the roof. 40 x 13.5 lean two taken out by a pine in a storm. Replaced part of the knee wall and rafters. N...
11/15/2025

Welp, here is the roof. 40 x 13.5 lean two taken out by a pine in a storm. Replaced part of the knee wall and rafters. New Sheeting on the whole thing. And upgraded from the old 3 tab to this beautiful metal roofing. This job is almost finished up, I'll be ready for the next one this week.

When I'm not busy farming this is what I'm doing.
11/14/2025

When I'm not busy farming this is what I'm doing.

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04/15/2025

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Guess what we have!
04/13/2025

Guess what we have!

I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH👇👇As baby chick season approaches and the price of eggs keep rising, I’m sure a lot of people ...
02/23/2025

I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH👇👇

As baby chick season approaches and the price of eggs keep rising, I’m sure a lot of people are tempted to raise chickens themselves. Before people flock (no pun intended 🤣) to their local farm store and start buying all the baby chicks please consider the following 10 fun facts….
1. Most hens do not start laying eggs until 18-22 weeks of age (that’s about 5 months give or take)
2. For the first few weeks of their lives baby chickens need to be kept at a temperature of around 95 degrees Fahrenheit
3. Chicks need to eat…SURPRISE! And like the price of everything else chicken feed has went up. A 50lb bag of layer is over $20.
4. Chickens molt…what does that mean? Your chicken will become ugly and stop laying eggs for a period of time.
5. Chickens don’t lay as many eggs in the winter months.
6. The average lifespan of a chicken is 5-10 years.
7. Predators such as foxes, coyotes, neighbor’s dogs and even raccoons will hunt your chickens.
8. Chickens will p**p EVERYWHERE and I mean everywhere so be prepared to clean their pen often or if they are free range be sure to check your step or look before you sit.
9. Chickens love to dig holes and destroy bedding around flowers in the yard, good luck keeping them from doing so.
10. Chickens can get medical issues just like any other animal.
I’m not trying to discourage anyone from raising their own food in fact I think it’s great. However chickens are animals, animals that require attention and proper care.
So while I get that you don’t want to spend $7 on a dozen eggs double think your decision before you go gung ho on being a chicken farmer. Just do your research, it’s not like getting a fish 🤦🏼‍♀️
Sincerely,
A fellow chicken owner

When you can't grow your own broccoli, but dream about your gardens coming this spring, you make play dough broccoli to ...
02/15/2025

When you can't grow your own broccoli, but dream about your gardens coming this spring, you make play dough broccoli to help "tide you over" until you can start getting your hands in the dirt outside again ;)

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Lake, MI
48632

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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