Dusty Pines Homestead

06/08/2026

One of our hives decided to swarm tonight!
Thankfully we saw it happen.
They eventually landed, and got super lucky to find and catch the queen!
Move the bees into an open hive box.
So far, they are staying put!
Let’s hope they like their new home.
Videos in the comments.

05/27/2026

LOTS of planting over this long holiday! 🌱
Animals out exploring 🦆 🐓 🐈‍⬛
Mary Emilia and George did have to rescue a curious kitten from way up in the tree 🧡

05/01/2026

Get ready for baby duckies!!! 🧡

02/16/2026

Aggie had four babies last night/this morning!
Three all white, and one black with white toes🖤🤍
So far all babies are drinking milk and mom is caring for them even though she looks exhausted.

02/05/2026

Bees are out enjoying this nice weather!
(49 F)
Seeing bees at every hive!!!
One girl was ornery, and decided to tag me under my eye though 😞.
Oh well….happy to see them doing well!

12/14/2025

10/10/2025

Local Raw Honey for sale.
Lovingly crafted in Marcus, Iowa.

BPA free plastic:
$8 for 8 oz.squeeze bear
$10 for 12 oz. squeeze bear

Glass:
$4 for 3 oz. Skep
$10 for 8 oz. Hex
$12 for 12 oz. Hex
$12 for 12 oz. Decorative cylinder
$12 for 12 oz. Skep

09/09/2025

Last Tuesday our piggies went to the locker for processing. Today our cut sheet was finalized. Looking forward to some delicious pork soon! 🐖

08/14/2025

Everyone loves secret babies, right? 😅

08/12/2025

We are back from vacation and getting ready for school over here, but look what’s happening!