TN Funny Farm

01/04/2026

Lalani and her calf St. Nick and Roxi and her boy Buster got to leave the barn stall today and are now living with the sheep. Both ear tagged and banded, Halters on the girls for easy catching. I hope to start milking sharing tomorrow!

01/01/2026

🌾 Happy New Year from the Farm! 🎉

We’re stepping into the new year with full hearts, muddy boots, and deep gratitude for the people who make this life meaningful.

May your 2026 be:

• As abundant as a summer harvest
• As peaceful as a barn at sunrise
• and as joyful as baby sheep and calves discovering their legs

Here’s to fresh starts, good soil, good health, and the kind of hope that continues to grow

Happy New Year from TN Funny Farm where the coffee is strong, the animals are loud, and the love is real.

12/25/2025

From Tyson and Nikki at TN Funny Farm our family, our animals, and our hearts! We wish you a holiday season full of joy, laughter, and love!

May your days be merry with family and friends, your hearts be light, and your home be full of fun. Thank you for being part of our farm family this year. Happy Holidays! 🐓🐰🐷🐮🦆🐷

Credit to CHATGBT for creating this image not quite us but pretty darn close as it's been a hectic few months and we were unable to get our annual holiday photo.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

11/25/2025

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11/11/2025

Truth!!!

You can’t even tell me it ain’t the truth.

10/17/2025

We (i) name our food. They are raised with love and compassion and I appreciate what they provide for our family. It is extremely rare for us to buy meat from a store but i almost always regret it when we do. We have raised our own meat for 11 years (chicken, beef, lamb, pork and now rabbit). There is no comparison to home raised food!

“Why name the poor guy?”
“I wouldn't be able to eat my food if I loved them.”
“I don't mind the carcass but to see it on the hoof is a bit much.”

There is nothing wrong with humanely feeding yourself.

People will turn their nose to an animal that was loved and had a name—but go eat meat wrapped in plastic from an unknown source because it's more palatable when you don't know where it came from.
That's the lie we've been taught.
Disconnect from your food source.
If you don't know where it comes from, then there is no thought or responsibility for how much ends up in the trash.

Unless you don't eat any meat at all, your food had faces too. They deserve to be shown just as much as a carcass or the plastic wrapped cuts.

And even if you choose to not eat meat-life was taken to fill your plate.

My food doesn't come from aisle 4 at the supermarket....
My food is born, named, grown, loved, and harvested-one bad moment-and then they live on in memory, in nutrition, in pelts….

Why wouldn't they deserve a name?

Just because it’s “sad” doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

10/16/2025

09/23/2025

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Muscovy Ducks •
One of the oldest domesticated fowl species in the world, the Muscovy Duck was already being kept by native people in Peru and Paraguay when the early Spanish explorers arrived. The word “Muscovy” may refer to the Muscovy Company (incorporated in London in 1555), which transported these ducks to England and France.

While most duck breeds can trace their ancestry back to mallards, Muscovy ducks are unique because they are the only ducks in the APA Standard that do not originate from mallards. Despite being labeled as ducks, Muscovies possess several distinctive traits that set them apart. Their large bodies, flight capability, quiet vocalizations, caruncles on their faces, roosting habits, and non-greasy meat make them a practical and endearing waterfowl addition to any homestead.

The male Muscovy Duck is the largest duck in North America, but the female is only half his size. After laying 8–15 eggs, she does all of the nest defense and raises the ducklings (which have sharp claws and hooked bills to climb out of the nest).

One of the most distinguishing characteristics of the Muscovy is the caruncles on its face – a quick and easy identifier compared to other waterfowl. Muscovies come in various colors, including black, white, blue, chocolate, pied, green, lavender, bronze, barred, and rippled.
Known for their calm and friendly nature, Muscovy ducks make excellent pets. They exhibit quiet behavior, with distinctive vocalizations often described as similar to a goose’s hissing. Drakes have a low breathy call, while hens produce a high cooing sound. With long claws, a wide flat tail, and the ability to fly and roost in trees, they efficiently forage and contribute to pest control by consuming flies, ticks, mosquitoes, insects, and some rodents. Domesticated Muscovy ducks have long life spans, ranging from 8-12 years and potentially up to 20 years in captivity.

In conclusion, Muscovy ducks prove to be a stellar dual-purpose option for homesteaders, combining unique characteristics, versatile contributions, and a rich history that spans continents and centuries. Whether for companionship, high meat yield, or pest control, Muscovy ducks are valuable allies in the homesteading journey. If you’re seeking a hardy, friendly, dual-purpose duck, Muscovies are worth considering!

09/21/2025

09/16/2025

Oh Moose… how in the heck did you get yourself in this position? Dumb Bull! Maybe he will stay out of the feeder.

07/16/2025

❤️ We have had a chicken swing for years and never a chicken to use it and Charlotte chicken aka CC loves it!!!