Serenity Acres Now

Chronicles Of A Family Farm

Author: Nerdbilly

  • Animal Antics

    Animal Antics

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    Today is quite the contrast in weather from yesterday – with the temperature hovering around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it feels downright balmy! I took the opportunity to get the goats outside on a walk, as more frigid, nasty weather is headed our way. I wanted to get some nice photos of them, but mostly, they…

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  • It’s Booger-Freezin’ Cold

    It’s Booger-Freezin’ Cold

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    That’s right. I said it. And if you live in Michigan, you know it’s true. The chickens are rather vexed that I won’t open up the coop door this morning so that they can get outdoors, but at 10 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s just too cold. As a former co-worker of mine who lived in Minnesota…

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  • Gobble!

    Gobble!

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    We’re very excited to announce that we will be raising two dozen Narragansett Turkeys next year. Named for Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, it is a heritage breed that has an excellent disposition and meat quality. The breed likely descends from the native Eastern Wild Turkey, and domestic turkeys (probably Norfolk Blacks) that were brought to the…

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