Fox and Mare Farmstead

Fox and Mare Farmstead We are Fox and Mare Farmstead, a 60 acre farm with 250 chestnut trees and 250 pawpaw trees.

We raise dairy and meat goats, rabbits, quail and would love for you to visit our farmstand outside of Ottumwa, IA or see us at the Fairfield, IA farmers market.

Leg up, full on pointing…she found a pawpaw! The fruits are coming in nicely this summer already and we’re excited to se...
06/16/2026

Leg up, full on pointing…she found a pawpaw!

The fruits are coming in nicely this summer already and we’re excited to see how big some of them get. We had some big ones last year!

These kids are on the move!!! Theyre headed to a new pasture this morning in that fancy new mobile goat shelter. They’re...
06/15/2026

These kids are on the move!!! Theyre headed to a new pasture this morning in that fancy new mobile goat shelter. They’re locked and secured inside for the few minute drive to the new paddock across the farm.

06/13/2026

Yeah, so some bacon Mac n cheese made with goats milk and some cheddar is happening right now. It’s kinda delicious….

Great evening for milking chores! Clara Ia enjoying all snacks on the snack wagon, aka the milking stand. She and the ot...
06/13/2026

Great evening for milking chores!

Clara Ia enjoying all snacks on the snack wagon, aka the milking stand.

She and the other girl we milk have been giving a shade over a gallon a day, combined. More than enough for us to make yogurt and cheese for us to have.

The next mobile quail coop is underway! The large shelf on the side of the structure will become bachelor cages for when...
05/31/2026

The next mobile quail coop is underway!

The large shelf on the side of the structure will become bachelor cages for when there are too many boys and the girls need a break, or hospital cages in the event a bird needs some R&R.

Still plenty of work to go.

We found Hazel’s biggest fan! With the weather getting warm don’t forget to enjoy a cool breeze or a big fan, like Hazel...
05/30/2026

We found Hazel’s biggest fan!

With the weather getting warm don’t forget to enjoy a cool breeze or a big fan, like Hazel!

Today we’re working on projects in the garden and prepping for new birds to move out of the brooders and into some freshly built mobile coops. It is a quail coop day. We hope to post pictures as soon as it’s done!

Time for the vet!
05/15/2026

Time for the vet!

They’re getting very big already! In a few weeks they’ll be off milk and we get to start making cheese, yogurt, kefir, a...
05/12/2026

They’re getting very big already!

In a few weeks they’ll be off milk and we get to start making cheese, yogurt, kefir, and probably start looking for a cream separator. 🍦

Someone’s enjoying the penthouse suite of their kennel for some napping in the shade.
05/11/2026

Someone’s enjoying the penthouse suite of their kennel for some napping in the shade.

Hazel is the acting milking supervisor and keeps a watchful eye. She oversees all opportunities to lap up any spilled mi...
05/11/2026

Hazel is the acting milking supervisor and keeps a watchful eye. She oversees all opportunities to lap up any spilled milk and get a free snack.

Every job needs a supervisor.

Address

9255 120th Street
Ottumwa, IA
52501

Opening Hours

3pm - 6pm

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