Second Act Farms

04/01/2026

It’s been way too long since I shared how our precious herd is maturing. Baby Eden is thriving, and her brothers Saul and Solomon and sister Anna are so mischievous. Farmers Mom and Dad Locke came for a visit in the fall and loved on our family. Our two old girls (Maggie Mae and Molly Molasses) are sharing secrets. Madame Whodat and Rihanna are holding court, as ducks do.

11/30/2025

Baby Eden is a whopping 12 pounds. She is cherished by us, her grandparents and Maggie Mae. Yes, that’s a diaper duct taped during a slumber party freeze.

11/15/2025

Thanks Steve’s Garden Market for the gift of pumpkins yesterday. (The brisket was also a treat!)

11/02/2025

Miracle baby Eden joins her brothers and sister in the pasture. And…babies in sweaters.

09/20/2025

When you are looking for a comfy couch, find a donkey.

08/31/2025

Introducing Larry, Barry, Jerry, Gary and Mary, baby guinea hens. They have joined Second Act to stave off loneliness of Terry, a wild guinea who was originally in a pack of 6.

08/18/2025

Unlikely bench mates. Life at Second Act Farms.

04/25/2025

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04/02/2025

This forest bathing event by my friend Stephanie Campbell of Dinner Bell Farms looks magical.

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