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People often ask if chickens, ducks, turkeys, guineas, and geese really make a difference when it comes to pasture manag...
06/13/2026

People often ask if chickens, ducks, turkeys, guineas, and geese really make a difference when it comes to pasture management.

I’d like to submit Exhibit A. 😂

The first photos were taken less than three days ago when the grow-outs were moved into the run for the first time.

The second photo was taken yesterday after moving the pen before migrating them over for the day.

In less than 72 hours (only about 30 hours of actually being in the pen) they managed to:
🌱 Eat the grass
🌱 Flatten the grass
🌱 Dig through the grass
🌱 Convert a good portion of it into mud
🌱 Fertilize the heck out of it!!

If you’ve ever wondered why rotational grazing and moving pens is important, this is exactly why.

A flock of growing birds can put a surprising amount of pressure on a small area in a very short amount of time.

They’re efficient little lawn mowers.

Very messy lawn mowers.

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.





Y’all! I never complain about a Mississippi winter and never will. I am 95% Irish/British/Welsh/Scottish (genetically sp...
06/12/2026

Y’all! I never complain about a Mississippi winter and never will. I am 95% Irish/British/Welsh/Scottish (genetically speaking)! My body isn’t made for this! 🥵☀️

Yesterday, at almost 6 PM, it still felt like 101°.

One hundred and one.

At SIX O’CLOCK.

June is supposed to be the month where Mississippi gently preheats the oven before baking summer arrives.

Apparently nobody told the weather.

We skipped Preheat and went straight to BROIL.

I’m currently downing two Stanleys before noon—one plain water and one LMNT—and somehow sweating it out faster than I can drink it. It’s officially two-showers-a-day weather. The deodorant is working overtime. The animals are plotting ways to move into the air conditioning. The goats have already submitted multiple requests.

People always say, “You can always put on more clothes when it’s cold.”

Exactly.

Around here, once you’re down to shorts, a t-shirt, and questioning your life choices, there aren’t many more options.

Stay hydrated, friends. And if you’re in Mississippi, check on your people, your animals, and your deodorant supply. 😂

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.

06/12/2026

The new girls have met Billy. 🐐😂

Billy’s plan:
“Allow me to introduce myself.”

The girls’ plan:
“Let’s run past him 37 times and see what happens.”

For the first part of the day they maintained a very respectful 50-foot safety buffer while engaging in what appeared to be a highly competitive staring contest.

Later they upgraded to sprinting back and forth past him by the pond.

Close enough to see him.

Far enough to escape him.

Billy seems confused.

The ladies seem unconvinced.

Stay tuned for more episodes of: As the Goat Turns.

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.




I am so grateful this conference is going to be so close! Who’s going with me?!
06/11/2026

I am so grateful this conference is going to be so close! Who’s going with me?!

06/11/2026

Every farm has those animals.

For us, it’s Ethel and Lucille. 🦃😂

Most of the flock is content to stay where they’re supposed to be, eat snacks, and live their lives.

Not these two.

Today’s adventure involved Ethel attempting to scale the fence and make a break for freedom while Lucille was busy picking fights with a rooster behind me.

I have no idea what their long-term goals are, but I’m fairly certain they involve chaos.

At this point, they’re less livestock and more tiny feathered agents of destruction.

And somehow, they’re still impossible not to love.

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.




06/10/2026

Well… goat-iplication happened today. 🐐😂

You know how they say livestock multiplies?

Apparently they weren’t kidding.

I was innocently scrolling Facebook BST groups when my decision-making skills became completely compromised and all self-control disappeared.

The result?

💛 Libby
💛 Shuggs
💛 Sweetie
💛 Brownie

Four new additions to Lone Oak Farms.

In my defense, two are in milk.

In Facebook’s defense… actually no, this is definitely Facebook’s fault. It can read my thoughts and knew I was just thinking I needed more goats in milk!

The herd spent today meeting the newcomers, and so far everyone seems to be settling in nicely.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go explain goat-iplication (just like I did chicken math) to my husband.

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.




06/09/2026

It’s officially the time of year when the daily goal shifts from “grow babies” to “don’t melt.” 🥵☀️

By mid-morning it was already 90° with a heat index pushing 99°, so everyone is getting a little extra attention.

The chicks, poults, ducklings, goslings, and teenagers are spending the day in a shaded enclosure with plenty of airflow. Their pen is surrounded by tall grass that helps provide even more shade from the blazing Mississippi sun.

Inside the house, our Angora girls have acquired some unexpected new roommates. The rabbits have been moved indoors for the heat, and the Angoras were already planning on staying inside full-time anyway. With all that fluff, they aren’t exactly built for Mississippi summers.

The Great Pyrenees have also decided that air conditioning is a basic necessity and have been making themselves right at home indoors whenever possible. Honestly, with coats like theirs, I can’t say I blame them.

As for the goats, they absolutely attempted to move themselves into the house this morning. When that request was denied, they reluctantly settled for the breezeway of the barn and a fan.

The ducks and geese seem to be handling the heat better than the rest of us, but everyone is getting checked on frequently and spoiled a little extra while this heat wave sticks around.

Summer on a Mississippi farm is less about productivity and more about convincing everyone to stay hydrated and avoid heat stroke.

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.




It’s supposed to be super hot the next 3 days, so rabbits got new indoor pens to be able to stay cooler during the heatw...
06/09/2026

It’s supposed to be super hot the next 3 days, so rabbits got new indoor pens to be able to stay cooler during the heatwave! Might even have to bring the big dogs inside due to the heat index!!

06/06/2026

One question we get asked a lot is why we spend so much time holding, petting, cuddling, and handling our animals when they’re young.

The answer is simple: trust.

When animals learn from an early age that people are safe, routine health checks become much easier and less stressful for everyone involved. It allows us to regularly check eyes, ears, teeth, feet, body condition, coats, and overall health without turning every interaction into a wrestling match.

Just as importantly, we get to know what’s normal.

We learn their personalities, habits, preferences, and behaviors. That way, when something changes—whether it’s an illness, injury, parasite issue, or simply a bad day—we’re much more likely to notice it early.

This is something we do with all of our animals, regardless of their purpose on the farm. Food animals, fiber animals, breeding stock, livestock guardians, companions—it doesn’t matter.

Every animal deserves good care, and good care starts with paying attention.

So yes, there may be a lot of bunny snuggles happening around here today. 🐰💛

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.

06/05/2026

We officially have Angora rabbits! 🐰🧶💛

Huge thank you to C&W FARM!!

These two fluffy girls are the newest members of Lone Oak Farms, and Abigail is absolutely smitten.

Most people see rabbits.

Abigail sees future fiber, yarn, and crochet projects.

One of the things I love most about homeschooling and homesteading is watching interests grow into real skills. What starts as curiosity today might someday become hand-spun yarn and handmade creations.

For now, we’re letting them settle in, getting to know their personalities, and enjoying all the fluff.

Now we just need the perfect names! 🐰💛

Perfectly imperfect, on purpose.

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Steens, MS
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