Last Updated: 8/15/24
***IMPORTANT***
...We will not be able to stay here this winter, so help me find good homes for everyone, as my mothers place has a strict pet policy, and already has Griffs, so all wont be lost. I am thankful to at least be able to move in with her, so do not want to make more waves than I already am...
The issue is earlier this year a large storm cell with tornados came through knocking down trees and damaging the house, barn, garage, and truck to boot. Still thankful though, as others had nothing left, or worse they were left with injuries. Our buildings are still upright ironically due in part to the trees that seemingly did most of the damage also acting as windbreaks while breaking...lol. I also realize many people deal with much worse, so trying to keep that in perspective to be thankful. I have tried to not let it affect my mental state too negatively, as the right frame of mind makes a world of difference, but recognize that I am spiraling further down into depression at the realization. The summer heat/humidity here in TN makes things uncomfortable without air conditioning but manageable with cold well water or a hike down the hill to sit in shallow stream. Mix that with lots of breaks and limited sun. Yeah, shade, rest, and cold water to drink/rinse-off helps a lot in the summer heat but the winter cold will be a different story. I do not want to put us thru freezing nightly temps this winter under these conditions, so we all must be rehomed before then...To clarify, I am not asking for help relocating me, the livestock, or livestock guardians, as I already have a plan for them. I am specifically concerned about finding the right homes for our Brussels Griffons. MoMo, Kong, and their offspring of varied age that I did not place due to our increased avoidance of people since the pandemic...I will try to post pics of Badger, Hup-puH, and Bandari, and an unrelated Griff that I got as a puppy before the pandemic...Kosaru.
I still need to collect a rehoming fee to help ensure pet-sellers are discouraged, but at the moment finding the right people who are able/willing to get here before winter to offer them a better home is more important. Please note that the fee is intended to insure the new family had the means to continue investing in their new family member and to turn away people looking to make a profit from them, but I admit that right now I am looking at it also as a means to improve my situation and not just theirs, which makes me sad and ashamed. That being said, getting them placed in a the right homes before I go is more important.
The goal has been and still is to be able to provide the best life for myself and the animals in my care...right now I am not comfortable with the condition I am providing for them or myself, so trying to make sure that we all can improve our living conditions over what I am able to provide currently...If you want to help by adopting then let me know. If you have suggestions, I am open to hearing practical/feasible/reasonable alternative solutions...
7/28/24
I have three months roughly before night temps may start to become an issue... If you are reading this then realize that these are the last of MoMo and Kong's offspring we will have available, and trained well past what they were as puppies. Please have patience if you are trying to reach me, as this is alot for me to deal with, but I am having to accept a need for the move, and just trying to get ducks in a row...
GOATS
Whole herd must go, as well as the LGDs...They have been a closed herd since before the pandemic. If you want them all, I will give you a sweet deal to keep them from having to split them up...Goats not gone by the end of October may have to go to auction, but I know a neighbor who wants more livestock guardians, and they are already used to this area.
CHICKENS
Hatching eggs are available for shipping, but will not ship live birds...I will let go as many as I can catch if you want to skip hatching/raising and meet in person, but realize the eggs don't run away or roost up high, so no clue how many I can get at any given time. Of all the animals on the farm, the chickens survive year long on forage/scavenge, but because they hold value, I would not expect them to be here long after we leave which is sad, as I expect that even with the lack of the livestock guardians that a small number of the Svart Hona would be able to successfully start a feral colony...Best birds I have ever had the pleasure of caring for...Unique for the table, and not the best layers, but they have been the best non-dependant survivalists
DOGS
Screening for adoptive families starts with reading all of the info we have provided before emailing to keep from having to provide the same information I already have. Please understand these are the last of their offspring that will be available.
I do not want to get overwhelmed, but will be trying to post at least a pic and short description of each in a bit, but more difficult to upload new pics now.
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I have three months roughly before night temps may start to become an issue... If you are reading this then realize that these are the last of MoMo and Kong's offspring we will have available, and trained well past what they were as puppies. Please have patience if you are trying to reach me, as this is alot for me to deal with, but I am having to accept a need for the move, and just trying to get ducks in a row...
GOATS
Whole herd must go, as well as the LGDs...They have been a closed herd since before the pandemic. If you want them all, I will give you a sweet deal to keep them from having to split them up...Goats not gone by the end of October may have to go to auction, but I know a neighbor who wants more livestock guardians, and they are already used to this area.
CHICKENS
Hatching eggs are available for shipping, but will not ship live birds...I will let go as many as I can catch if you want to skip hatching/raising and meet in person, but realize the eggs don't run away or roost up high, so no clue how many I can get at any given time. Of all the animals on the farm, the chickens survive year long on forage/scavenge, but because they hold value, I would not expect them to be here long after we leave which is sad, as I expect that even with the lack of the livestock guardians that a small number of the Svart Hona would be able to successfully start a feral colony...Best birds I have ever had the pleasure of caring for...Unique for the table, and not the best layers, but they have been the best non-dependant survivalists
DOGS
Screening for adoptive families starts with reading all of the info we have provided before emailing to keep from having to provide the same information I already have. Please understand these are the last of their offspring that will be available.
I do not want to get overwhelmed, but will be trying to post at least a pic and short description of each in a bit, but more difficult to upload new pics now.
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Everything else of value not being moved, or going to stoage will be on Nashville Craigslist, as I would not be able to expect it to remain long if unattended.
About us...
Just too cute!
Welcome to our farm's website. Our family has been living here for over 40 years now and though things might have changed, our love for the animals we raise, and appreciation for our land has not. We try to stay as self sufficient as possible and live off the land as much as we can. We do not use cell phones any more, as we feel they take too much time away from living life. We do use the home computer(as you can see...lol), but we would rather be outside instead. Yes, we use email and google voice(to save money on long distance calls and in order to to leave/receive text messages), but may be offline for many days/weeks/years(just kidding...for now) between using the computer. When I am on, to be fair its usually just to get a question answered before turning it off. The internet is great for that, but boy can you end up wasting hours online without anything positive coming from the experience. We do not use any social media, so don't try to "like", or "follow" us. Whether you call us conservationist, green, traditional, farmers, hippies, hillbillies, or just plain weird, we enjoy our lives and how we choose to live them. We hope you do the same.
Perched on a hilltop overlooking a largely undeveloped countryside, we are located in northern middle Tennessee just below the Kentucky border near Gallatin, Westmoreland, Portland, White House, and Bethpage TN. Just a short drive from Nashville, Murfreesboro, Cookville, Clarksville, and Bowling Green KY.
Farming has been a part of our family for generations. We have raised many different types of animals, and enjoy the fact that we can share some of what we love and live for with you. The breeds we chose to raise are better suited to family farms and homesteads, and all chosen to require as little management as possible to thrive...we are lazy after all ;). As long as we have our health and the ability to do so, we will surround ourselves with animals to share our love with.
We no longer allow farm visits. We were robbed, and lucky enough to not be home or return home while it was happening. They were eventually caught as they pawned our guns...thankfully they were not the greatest of criminal masterminds. This is how we figured out that they had actually came here for a visit using the excuse of wanting to look at a couple of kid goats. We have since decided that we will meet people at a convenience store, gas station, or church down the road for the sake of safety/security.
We hope you enjoy our site and are having a wonderful day.
Perched on a hilltop overlooking a largely undeveloped countryside, we are located in northern middle Tennessee just below the Kentucky border near Gallatin, Westmoreland, Portland, White House, and Bethpage TN. Just a short drive from Nashville, Murfreesboro, Cookville, Clarksville, and Bowling Green KY.
Farming has been a part of our family for generations. We have raised many different types of animals, and enjoy the fact that we can share some of what we love and live for with you. The breeds we chose to raise are better suited to family farms and homesteads, and all chosen to require as little management as possible to thrive...we are lazy after all ;). As long as we have our health and the ability to do so, we will surround ourselves with animals to share our love with.
We no longer allow farm visits. We were robbed, and lucky enough to not be home or return home while it was happening. They were eventually caught as they pawned our guns...thankfully they were not the greatest of criminal masterminds. This is how we figured out that they had actually came here for a visit using the excuse of wanting to look at a couple of kid goats. We have since decided that we will meet people at a convenience store, gas station, or church down the road for the sake of safety/security.
We hope you enjoy our site and are having a wonderful day.
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