Pine Acres Homestead

11/21/2022

10 Winter Chicken Care Mistakes to Avoid | The Chicken Chick®

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Chickens fare much better in cold temperatures than in hot weather due to their unique physiology and ability to regulate their body temperatures, but they still need our help to create a safe, healthy coop environment. Caring for chickens in cold weather isn't necessarily common sense, so ...

11/15/2022

11/15/2022

Haven't posted in awhile but hope everyone is prepped for the snow that's coming. We spent our day adding bedding to coops and goat houses, and filling feeders to the top so everyone has the nutrients and energy to stay warm.
If you have to drive tomorrow go slow and stay safe.

10/21/2022

We've recently been gifted pumpkins for our animals to enjoy. Everyone enjoys them, and the seeds are a natural wormer for some of them. If anyone finds they have more than they need or would like to donate their decorations after Halloween, send us a message or reply to this post and we'll pick them up.
Happy Fall everyone

10/21/2022

Fall has hit us hard, and we've been busy with winter prep to keep our animals warm and healthy during those cold Wisconsin nights.
What are your fall tasks?

10/14/2022

10/12/2022

10/08/2022

10/05/2022

We are starting a new weekly post today that will hopefully brighten your day each Monday! Its called "You Might Have A LGD If…" We have to give credit to www.itsdogornothing.com for coming up with many of these weekly posts. Feel free to add to our list each week in the comments!

10/05/2022

This handsome boy has been raised with birds and goats and is ready to bond to his own herd

10/05/2022

Today we were busy building a house, feeder and pen for our bucks, while spending time with Freyja and Bash

10/04/2022

Time to start preparing for those dreaded winter colds

10/04/2022

Hope everyone is having a great week. I have been busy canning and prepping the animals for winter. There's always something to do.
Yesterday's project was applesauce, and thanks to mom and dad, it was a productive day

09/24/2022

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09/20/2022

09/14/2022

09/14/2022

Raising healthy food for your family takes a little extra work, but it sure has its rewards. Everything but the rice in this stir fry came from our little farm.
God is good

09/12/2022

09/08/2022

Birds of a Feather Stop Laying Together - Backyard Poultry

Birds of a Feather Stop Laying Together - Backyard Poultry

“Why aren’t my chickens laying?” Often the answer is, “your chickens are molting” but follow up information is surprisingly hard to come by.

08/01/2022

Life is rough for a farm cat

07/23/2022

July 2022

07/10/2022

One of our dedicated ducks has been sitting on eggs for 2 straight months, to no avail. Today, thanks to my friend Julie, sweet Meredith is a mama once again.
I love a happy ending

06/30/2022

Enjoy the holiday but be considerate of both neighbors and animals

06/25/2022

A Small Flock of Guinea Hens Eat Thousands of Ticks Per Day

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Looking for a new pet that will keep your yard completely free of ticks, fleas and mosquitos AND lay eggs for you? A guinea hen might be just your gal. A 2009 study found opossums might be our best defense against Lyme disease, as the rodents eat over 5500 ticks […]

06/22/2022

06/22/2022

06/19/2022

Great Pyrenees/Maremma male
Born March 20, 2022
Exposed to goats and birds, ready for his own farm to learn and grow

06/13/2022

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06/07/2022

Had a bear come through north of our fence line on 14th Ave tonight. Keep an eye out if you have animals in the area.

05/17/2022

This loveliness will become salad and jelly! So excited

05/17/2022

Hatched the 6th and 7th of May
Barnyard mix chicks looking for new coop

05/04/2022

05/01/2022

Though I would share this for anyone starting raised beds this spring

04/29/2022

Good morning from Pine Acres

04/27/2022

04/27/2022

Eggs available - for eating or hatching
Message or stop by and stock up today
$3.00

04/27/2022

Puppies make everyday better

04/17/2022

Barnyard mix eggs started. Watch for hatched chicks in a few weeks

04/17/2022