https://www.etsy.com/shop/TriplePFarming

Triple P Farms, Rocky Comfort, MO (2026)

09/24/2026

🦆 Duckling Days at Triple P Farms 🦆

I’m finding it more and more relaxing just to sit and watch the ducks. There’s something about slowing down for a few minutes and watching these little guys waddle around, splash, preen, and grow that is just good for the soul. ❤️

Today, Laith decided he wanted to be a little more hands-on with them. He patiently did his very best to catch and hold one of the ducklings, and with a little help from Ma, we were finally able to pick one up.

As I was holding it, I noticed little pieces of white stuff all through its feathers.

Of course, my first thought was, “Oh no…what is THAT?” 😂

So naturally, that meant it was time for a little farm research!

🪶 Duckling Fun Fact: As ducklings grow, their soft baby down begins giving way to their new feathers. Those new feathers start out protected by a keratin sheath. As the feathers mature and the duckling preens, that protective covering begins to break apart and can leave behind little white flakes that look a whole lot like dandruff!

So what had Ma a little worried at first was actually another sign that our babies are growing up. 🥹🦆

One of the things I love about farm life is that there is ALWAYS something new to learn. Sometimes the best classroom is simply sitting quietly with your grandson, watching what God created. ❤️

And now for the cute part…here’s a little clip from our duck adventures today! 🦆

Triple P Farms — where even sitting with the ducks can turn into a science lesson.

09/15/2026

Having to nurse this shoulder has definitely changed my job description around the farm. 😂

Tonight, my assignment was simple: sit down and watch the ducklings on one of their first outings.

I think I can handle this job. 🦆❤️

Before long, I was completely entertained by their preening routine. They twist, fluff, nibble and wiggle, somehow reaching places that don’t even look physically possible.

Then one starts, and suddenly everyone decides, “Oh, we’re doing spa time now!” 😂

Of course, all that fussing serves a purpose. They’re cleaning and straightening their feathers while spreading natural oils from a small preen gland near the base of the tail. Those oils help condition and protect their growing feathers as they prepare for life around the water.

I’m not very good at sitting still, especially with farm work waiting in every direction. But maybe these little ones were exactly what I needed tonight.

While everyone else worked, I sat, watched, learned and laughed as four tiny ducklings figured out their great big world.

If light duty means duck duty, I think I’ll be just fine. 😂🦆🌿❤️

09/12/2026

Sometimes an afternoon on the farm becomes its own lesson. 🌾⛈️🐂

This afternoon, we watched the storm clouds begin to roll across the farm—and around here, those clouds are a very welcome sight.

Southwest Missouri has been hit hard by drought. Pastures are stressed, soil moisture is low, forage is being affected, and livestock producers are having to think ahead about grass, hay and water. When you make your living caring for livestock and the land, you learn very quickly that rain isn’t just something in the forecast—it affects nearly every decision we make.

And while we wait for the rain, the cattle still need tending.

These pictures also give us a chance for a little Charolais cattle education. 🐂

Charolais are one of the great beef breeds, easily recognized by their traditional white to cream coloring. The breed has a long history in the United States, with the first Charolais arriving in North America in 1910 and the first coming into the United States in 1934. Today, cattlemen use genetic information to select for traits including growth, maternal ability, carcass characteristics and even docility.

For us, raising cattle isn’t simply about producing an animal to sell. It’s about genetics, temperament, soundness, management and producing a quality beef animal that represents the work we put into our program.

Then there are afternoons like this one.

You stand outside watching a storm roll across a drought-stricken pasture, knowing there isn’t one thing you can do to make those clouds open up.

Farming teaches you to work hard at the things placed in your hands—and have faith about the things that aren’t.

A song came to mind as I watched those clouds:

🎶 “And I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands…” 🎶
—Casting Crowns, “Praise You in This Storm”

Today we’re thankful for the cattle in the pasture, thankful for the opportunity to care for this land, and very thankful for every drop of rain that falls.

Because sometimes the greatest lessons on a farm aren’t found in a textbook.

They’re found standing in a pasture, watching the storm roll in. 🌧️🙏🐂

09/08/2026

🦆🌻 One unexpected phone call brought four tiny ducklings to Triple P Farms!

Yesterday, we received an SOS about four baby ducks needing a place to land. Before long, they were on their way to the farm.

We’ve talked about adding ducks before, but the timing never seemed quite right. This time, everything fell into place.

The best part was telling Edith about the new arrivals. If you know Edith, you know how much she loves ducks, so we expected her to be excited.

Still, her response caught us off guard:

“I’m so excited to Jesus and God!” — Edith ❤️

Those were her exact words—and they made the whole moment even more special.

There’s something wonderful about seeing farm life through a child’s eyes: the excitement over God’s creatures, the joy of four little ducks splashing in a tub, and the reminder to appreciate life’s unexpected blessings.

The ducklings are settling into their new space here at Triple P Farms. They’re learning their routine, growing, and getting ready for pond life someday.

For now, they’re enjoying plenty of care—and their first little bath was a big success! 💦🦆🦆🦆🦆

Based on their coloring and features, we believe our new flock may include Black Swedish and Indian Runner ducks.

🖤 Black Swedish Ducks are known for their dark feathers and distinctive white “bib.” They’re generally calm, hardy birds and good egg layers.

🏃 Indian Runner Ducks are known for their upright posture—they almost look like little bowling pins! They’re active foragers and excellent egg layers.

As they grow and feather out, we’ll learn more about each one and share updates along the way.

For today, we’re thankful for four unexpected little additions, some very excited farm girls, and one Edith quote we’ll definitely remember. ❤️🦆

Sometimes the best farm adventures are the ones you never see coming.

09/08/2026

Do you have a couple of hours to serve? We have a short-notice opportunity to give back to the community this morning!

We’ll be doing volunteer work at the Washington County Fairgrounds, helping with the arena and surrounding arena area. This work will benefit kids, families, and community members throughout Washington County and the surrounding areas.

If you have a couple of hours to give today, Monday, September 8, please contact Beth Ferguson or me for details.

Every set of helping hands makes a difference. Let’s work together to serve others and make our community a better place!

09/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19MFT6UGPg/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/07/2026

🐂 A little glimpse into what goes into preparing for sale day at Triple P Farms & Cattle Company.

What you see on sale day represents months of focused preparation and a full year of hard work, time, care, and dedication.

Josie girl didn’t get to make the trip with us today and had to stay home, but everything went smoothly, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the cattle we’re sending out.

We’re especially excited to see the results from our beautiful registered Charolais bull and the quality he is producing. We feel very good about the animals leaving our farm—not only in their quality and condition, but also in their temperament and handling. Those things matter to us and reflect the time we put into our cattle throughout the year.

There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes before an animal ever reaches sale day. Today, we’re proud of the product we’re releasing and excited to see what a year’s worth of hard work and dedication produces.

Good cattle. Good temperament. Thoughtful management. A product we’re proud to put the Triple P Farms & Cattle Company name behind. ❤️🐂

09/05/2026

❤️ A Full-Circle Moment ❤️

I think it has been about 10 years since I first experienced something like this with one of my own granddaughters.

I can still remember sitting at a clinic with Leila when she was little, watching her and wondering if horses, animals, and this way of life would become something she loved.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching that little seed grow as she became involved in 4-H and continued developing her knowledge, confidence, and horsemanship. What started with a little girl sitting beside me at a clinic became something we were able to share through the years.

Today, about a decade later, I found myself at another clinic—this time with my next oldest granddaughter, attending her very first clinic with me as part of a 4-H function.

And goodness, what a full-circle moment for this Ma. ❤️

For so many years, I have had the privilege of pouring into children and families in our community through horses, agriculture, 4-H, and Triple P Farms. I’ve watched young people learn, grow in confidence, step outside their comfort zones, and discover what they are capable of.

But there is something incredibly special when one of your own is standing there beside you.

I treasured our one-on-one time today. I loved watching her step into a little piece of the world that has meant so much to me and become part of Triple P Farms in a new way.

I watched her step outside her comfort zone and be brave. One of the things that made my heart happiest was seeing her put into practice things I had already taught her—the little lessons about awareness, responsibility, horsemanship, and keeping herself safe.

Those may have looked like small moments to someone else, but to this Ma, they were anything but small.

Ten years ago, I sat beside little Leila at a clinic and wondered where that experience might lead.

Today, I sat beside another granddaughter at her very first clinic and found myself wondering all over again…

Where will this journey take her?

I don’t know whether horses will become her passion or exactly what role 4-H and agriculture will play in her life. But getting to share something I have poured so much of my life into with another one of my own was a gift I won’t soon forget.

Maybe that’s one of the sweetest parts of getting older—realizing that while you were busy pouring into the next generation, one day you look beside you and discover that the next generation of your own family is there, too.

And this Ma’s heart was very, very full. ❤️🐴🍀

09/04/2026

Well… we thought we needed to check on our owlets this morning and remove the dead, VERY stinky animal from their nesting area. 🦉🤢

Turns out, our “little one” CAN fly! 😂🪽

Nothing like being up on a ladder, thinking you’re just going to do a quick wellness check and some housekeeping, only to have an owlet decide, “I believe I can fly!” 🎶🦉

And fly it did!

Good job, Patton, for STAYING ON THE LADDER! 😂👏

Another milestone for our barn owl family at Triple P Farms. We’ve had such a special time watching these babies grow—from tiny owlets tucked away in the barn to watching them venture out and discover that those wings really do work.

This morning’s lesson:
Believe you can fly… and if you’re the one on the ladder, HANG ON! 😂🦉❤️

09/03/2026

🦉 And Then There Were Two… 🦉

This afternoon, when Christina and I checked on the owlets, she looked in the box and discovered there were only two.

We knew this day was coming. We’ve been watching them grow, change, and get stronger week by week. Still, realizing that one had left brought a whole mixture of emotions.

Our first thought was, Where did it go? Did it make it safely to a good place? We checked along both sides of the eaves and looked around the barn, hoping for just one little glimpse.

But this is part of growing up for an owlet. ❤️

Young owls don’t necessarily leave the nest together. Because owl eggs can hatch days apart, the oldest owlet may be developmentally ahead of its siblings and ready to venture out first. One may leave while the others remain behind a little longer—each one growing and developing on its own timetable.

At around seven weeks old, our little barn family is reaching that exciting stage when fledging begins. They may explore outside the nest before becoming completely independent, and Mom and Dad can continue caring for them during this transition.

So tonight there are two in the box… and hopefully one beginning a brand-new adventure somewhere nearby.

I’m a little worried.
A little proud.
A little excited.
And already a little sad.

We have loved checking on these babies and watching this incredible process unfold right here on the farm. What started as an unexpected discovery in the barn has turned into one of the sweetest little nature lessons.

Soon that nest box will be empty—and we are certainly going to miss checking on them. But an empty nest will also mean exactly what we hoped for:

They grew. They got strong. And they were ready to fly. 🦉🤎

Just another reminder that sometimes the very thing we’re sad to see end is actually evidence that everything went exactly as it should.

Triple P Farms

09/24/2026

09/15/2026

09/12/2026

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Listing takedown request