Idlewyld Farm

Idlewyld Farm “We call it Idlewild. Isn’t that a poetical name?” ~ Anne of Green Gables
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06/28/2026

This creature is hands down the most chaotic animal on the farm 😂

Guineas originally come from Africa, where they roam around eating insects, seeds, weeds, snakes, ticks, and pretty much anything else they can fit in their little dinosaur mouths. Farmers love them because they’re excellent tick control, they sound the alarm whenever something unusual happens, and they’re hardy birds that don’t require a lot of special care.

Now let me tell you what the brochures leave out.

These birds are absolute jerks.

They spend their entire day screaming about things that don’t matter. A leaf blows across the yard? Emergency. A squirrel exists? Emergency. The mailman drives by three miles away? DEFCON 1.

They pick fights with chickens, harass the ducks, insult the dogs, will fight a whole grown human, and somehow manage to make every other animal on the farm question its life choices.

If one guinea decides to run across the road, the others will immediately follow without asking a single question. There is no leadership. There is no strategy. There is only chaos.

And yet…they’re oddly useful.

Our guineas eat ticks by the thousands, patrol the farm like tiny feathered security guards, and alert us to visitors long before anyone reaches the driveway. They’re terrible employees but excellent alarm systems.

So if you ever hear a loud, frantic racket coming from our farm, don’t worry. Nothing is wrong.

The guineas have simply spotted something suspicious.

Like a butterfly.

Or a cloud.

Or each other.

Our sweet Black Betty crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. We only had her a short time but we became attached through all ...
06/11/2026

Our sweet Black Betty crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. We only had her a short time but we became attached through all of her trials and treatments. We did the best we could and fought right along side her until she decided it was time. Another, longer, post will come later with her story. But for now, thank you to everyone who helped with her care, gave us input and advice, her care team from Shawnee Animal Clinic, Wallace Hoof Care for the consult, the Farm Animal Service at Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center for taking the time to talk about her case. Also, huge shout out to J. Keller Excavating LLC for coming on such short notice to arrange our girl’s final resting place. It really does take a village and the cattle community did not disappoint. The positive parts of this situation are that we learned so much and our Betty knew human kindness, likely for the first time in her life. She was loved, cared for and given a peaceful and dignified passing. We’ll see you again at the Rainbow Bridge and until then, we’ll take the best care of your girl…🐮🌈

06/08/2026
Chicks available! 🐣
06/08/2026

Chicks available! 🐣

(4) 8 week old kittens ready for new homes. Excellent barn cats as mama has been teaching them to hunt. Will decimate yo...
06/07/2026

(4) 8 week old kittens ready for new homes. Excellent barn cats as mama has been teaching them to hunt. Will decimate your mouse/rat population. Raised with chickens, goats, horses, cattle, dogs and a cat crazy little girl. All are female, some are polydactyl (extra toes) on front paws

There’s a new kid in town! Welcome to HHCA registered KS Dutton! Thanks to Freedom Farms for giving us the opportunity t...
06/05/2026

There’s a new kid in town! Welcome to HHCA registered KS Dutton! Thanks to Freedom Farms for giving us the opportunity to have this stunning guy as our new herd sire. We’re so excited to see what his future holds 🐂💚

Spring has sprung on the farm! We have babies everywhere! 🐐🐄🦆🐣🐈
06/03/2026

Spring has sprung on the farm! We have babies everywhere! 🐐🐄🦆🐣🐈

06/03/2026

This is the goal 💛

Fresh eggs from spoiled free range chickens! Washed and ready for your fridge. Great for breakfast 🍳, deviled eggs, boil...
05/26/2026

Fresh eggs from spoiled free range chickens! Washed and ready for your fridge. Great for breakfast 🍳, deviled eggs, boil them for a snack 🥚 or (our favorite) use for all of your baking needs. 🧁

We do have roosters 🐓 so they could be tossed into an incubator to add to your flock (backyard mix). Just let me know you want hatching eggs and I won’t wash them first! 🐣

$3/dozen

Address

Big Bear Creek Road
Lucasville, OH
45648

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