In an effort to be good stewards of our resources, and to keep our water bill low :), we decided that when we moved in, we would install some rain barrels. After experiencing big rain storms here, we decided that the old-school “turn a trash can into a barrel” wasn’t going to cut it. We …
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After picking up the goats we quickly realized we needed to find a livestock vet for our growing family. After doing some searching, and a recommendation from a trusted friend, we decided to check out Willow Run Vet Hospital in Smithfield. From the minute we made the appointment, Bean was so excited to take the …
Bean is the oldest of the Picalily (2 legged) kids. She turned seven last week. Since Bean was 3 or 4, she has said that she wants to be a vet. There are always additions or variations to this, but always a vet. As her parents, we’ve enjoyed fostering this desire. When we decided to …
Technically it was only Sunnie’s one month birthday, but we decided that we would combine them. We couldn’t go overboard with a goat cake, or anything, since they still only drink out of their bottles and eat dirt. So, we got them the next best thing… A new toy! While we have learned that …
Although when we bought Picalily Farm there was so much already done, that didn’t stop us from quickly making a “Honey-Do” List! Since Hubby works 5 days a week and we are busy with school Monday through Friday, our weekends are full of house and farm projects. This weekends project was to start on our …
I heard once that if you listen close enough, and you open your eyes to the world around you, God will use those moments to show you his beauty. I’m finding, that my walk out to the chicken coop in the mornings, is a great time for my heart and head to be at peace, …
I never realized how frequently we say “…the chickens will eat it” “Don’t throw it away the chickens will eat it” “You don’t like it? That’s OK, the chickens will eat it” “I have leftover ___. Oh great, the chickens will eat it” Or the kids: “Um, I don’t want to eat all my peas, the chickens will eat …
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Anyone who knows me, knows I am NOT a morning person. I have been working night shift for over 10 years, and thrive at night. However, with chickens and goats, morning activity is a requirement. Thankfully they don’t care about good hair and fresh breath… This morning I was enjoying the nice fall-like weather, …
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Today is the start of a great new adventure because our best days are ahead.
