Featherstone Farm

We are on the cusp. Things are just about to turn green around here. I can smell it. And it’s exciting. I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. We enjoyed a couple of our hams at the in laws. They were a bit leaner than usual as was expected because the hogs that went … More April 6th

As requested. Ok. I’ve tried and I’ve tried over the years. I’ve really tried to cut out processed and premade products for the family and making a good eating and slicing bread has been a big goal. It seems no matter what I tried things always fell flat or smelled yeasty or wouldn’t slice nicely. … More Anyone can do it- bread!

Farmers rarely go on vacation. Especially livestock farmers with a family. Prior to children and farm. I used to travel more. Work in Tropical countries. Stuff of winter dreams compared to what my recent winters have lovingly and chillingly been. I decided it was time. We needed that time away from home that makes the … More Farmers on Vacation 2015

Plant Allies I love my hubby, our children, our animals, but i also really love our plants. I love our domestic, cultivated plants, but I also love the wild or naturalized ones that just happen to show up, usually when you need them. One of my absolute faves is Stinging Nettle aka Urtica dioica. She … More Nettles are nice

I’m almost, still, in disbelief. That was such a long, cold winter, I think I almost forgot what warm sun on green living things smelled like. Heaven. Ah! Oh we’ve needed this. And the animals too. It’s time everyone gets out of the barn and into the sun and warmth. The laying hens will be … More Spring! It’s finally really here.

Yeah! I’m super excited to offer you all what I believe to be some of the best poultry you can buy. I’m a wee bit apprehensive as I’ll be running a new system with a bit of financial pressure but nothing like a fire under you to get you working hard right? We are buying … More Pastured Chicken

Dun coloured Belted Galloway. A rare cattle breed originating from south western Scotland. Whimsical, is our new 4yr old cow and Bronwyn, the smaller heifer, is her last years calf. Whimsical is about 8 months pregnant and is expecting her 3 rd calf in about a month. Those of you who know our history with … More Our new Lady Cows

Old man winter Aren’t you old Aren’t you cold. I am. Time for spring So get your things Get going. Well. Foot high snow drifts and -25 night temps certainly don’t surprise me at this point. The end is near and I can still rejoice a little inside. In the warmth. 🙂 We are excitedly … More It ain’t over yet.