PM Equine & Homestead

06/14/2026

We want to make a special welcome to four new ladies 🩶 who just turned 20 weeks old today 🥳 their birthday is July 25th and we love us some Aquarius’ ♒️

These ladies are Sapphire Gem’s and they come to us from C & C Homestead

Sapphire Gem’s are known to be a hardy dual purpose breed (just like our Mystic Onyx) with shimmery blue-gray to lavender feathers. These hens are known to be calm, intelligent, and very friendly and lay up to ~290 brown eggs per year. Known to begin laying between 18 - 20 weeks of age, we should be expecting eggs from these pretty girls any day now 👀🥚🐓

06/14/2026

Keeping your birds happy and well fed is the secret to getting good eggs 💁🏻‍♀️🥚

Our chickens are homestead raised from the hatchery, to the brooder, to the coop and run, and free ranging the yard. We’ve stayed on top of their nutrition since they were only a few days old 🐥

In case it isn’t obvious, I’m this kind of chicken tender 💖🐥🌽 not this kind 🍗🍽️👩🏻‍🍳

Our chickens are basically big babies that lay eggs and provide a great source of entertainment and joy 🤩 Our flock consists of Mystic Onyx, Easter Eggers, and Lavender Orpingtons. (👀 soon you’ll be seeing Sapphire Gems, Welsummers, and Ermine Ameraucanas)

A healthy diet is SO important to keeping hens happy and laying well. We obviously like DuMor feeds 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ We chose the 17% all flock because it is a complete feed that is calcium fortified, has pre and probiotics, and is made with 17% protein to not only help with egg laying but also to keep our rooster and ducks happy. The Grit is free choice, meaning the chickens eat it when they feel like they need it - they’re really intuitive that way - and it is to help the chickens break down their food and have better digestion since it is also formulated with probiotics. The Oyster Shell is also free choice and it’s a great source of calcium to help them produce strong and healthy egg shells.

OBVIOUSLY the chickens get treats too! Dried mealworms, corn, peas, watermelon, sunflower seeds, raisins, and other fruits and vegetables make excellent treats for the ladies. We also often mix in fresh and dried oregano which acts as a natural antibiotic and boosts their immune system while the crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, and cinnamon support gut health and can act as a natural dewormer and deterrent for mites.

As for keeping our birds happy we try to give them plenty of time to free range in the yard outside of their run. Getting to explore, peck and scratch at the dirt, and munch on whatever bugs and worms they find in the grass is the absolute best part of their day.

In my humble opinion, raising birds on a homestead isn’t just about getting eggs; it’s about getting to know your chickens, loving on them, giving them treats, and giving them space to just get to be chickens 🥰

06/13/2026

🌿🐓🥚 A little flock update! 🥚🐓🌿

One thing many people don’t realize is that hens can be surprisingly sensitive to stress. Changes in weather, extreme temperatures, disruptions to their routine, and even the loss of flock mates can all cause hens to slow down or temporarily stop laying eggs.

Our girls have had a few stressors lately, and egg production has definitely reflected that. As a result, we’re running a little behind on filling some egg orders. 😬

Please know we’re doing everything we can to keep the ladies comfortable, happy, and feeling secure. ✨ Their health and well-being will always come first. ✨

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while the flock settles back into their routine. Thank you for supporting our little homestead and our feathered girls! 🤎🐓

06/13/2026

The world can wait a little while, I’ve got good company right here 🤎🐴

06/11/2026

Homestead life is beautiful, rewarding, and deeply fulfilling—but sometimes it’s also heartbreaking.

This weekend, we lost one rooster and one hen to a dog. It’s an unfortunate reminder that when you keep animals, loss can come in unexpected and sometimes cruel ways. No matter how much care we put into them, there are moments that are simply out of our control.

Right now we’re holding a little extra gratitude for the flock we still have. We’ll be adding a few hens to the mix soon, but for now we’re giving our birds some extra treats and appreciating every feathered face still greeting us each morning.

This life isn’t always easy, but the hard days make us appreciate the good ones even more 🤎

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

It’s been a busy week around here!

Our four Pekin ducklings are settling in nicely and growing like weeds 🌱 They’re already discovering how much they love splashing in their water and keeping us entertained with their big personalities. 🐥💦

On the pony side of things, we had our favorite vet out for annual wellness care. The horses received their yearly vaccinations and dental floats, helping keep them healthy, comfortable, and ready for the year ahead. Preventative care is one of the most important investments we can make in our horses. Regular vaccinations help protect against serious diseases, while dental floats ensure they can properly chew, maintain weight, and stay comfortable under saddle.

It’s easy to focus on the fun parts of animal ownership, but these routine health appointments are what help keep our animals thriving for years to come 💁🏻‍♀️

We’re thankful for healthy animals, the best vet, and another step toward keeping everyone happy and thriving 🙌🏻

Now if these ducklings could stop growing long enough for me to enjoy them being tiny for a few more days, that’d be great 😂🥲

06/01/2026

Around here, y’all know we share our space with horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, and plenty of other adorable critters—but some just aren’t invited 😅 Southwest Pest & Mosquito took great care of us, and we couldn’t be happier with their service. 10/10 recommend these folks! 🐜🕷️🦟🚫

05/29/2026

From distinguished gentleman to absolute gremlin in 0.2 seconds.

He’s weird, he’s dramatic, and he’s somehow involved in everyone’s business 🤷🏻‍♀️

We wouldn’t have him any other way. 🐈‍⬛🖤

05/27/2026

Calling all egg enthusiasts, breakfast connoisseurs, and people who know store-bought eggs just don’t hit the same 💁🏻‍♀️🥚

We’re officially taking reserve orders for farm fresh eggs again here at PM Equine & Homestead!

✨ 12-count — $4
✨ 18-count — $6

The ladies are hard at work, and orders will be filled first come, first served. Shoot us a DM or text to get on the list before they’re spoken for!