THE FARM
Welcome to the farm blog. Scroll down to read the latest updates, which cover land management, chickens, horse and pasture management, gardening, and mushroom cultivation.
Simplifying Daily Horse Care (Because Time Still Matters)
Keeping horses doesn’t have to mean constant complexity, but it does require consistency. For me, simplifying day-to-day horse care has been less about cutting corners and more about designing routines that reduce stress—for the horses and for the humans managing them.
Chickens: Easier Than Horses (So Far)
An honest look at raising laying hens on a small farm—breed differences, egg consistency, low-effort coop setups, and real-world lessons learned.
Understanding Egg Sensitivities: A Look Beyond the Egg
For years, eggs seemed to trigger unpredictable stomach issues—until allergy testing revealed the problem was not the eggs themselves, but soy. This post explores how commercial chicken feed ingredients can influence egg sensitivities, the surprising connection between soy-fed hens and reactions, and why switching to soy-free chicken feed made all the difference.
You Know What Grinds My Gears About Homesteading Content
Homesteading content online often sells the idea that real self-sufficiency means doing everything perfectly, all at once. But behind the aesthetic videos and fresh bread photos are feed bills, broken fences, long workdays, burnout, and unfinished projects. This post takes an honest look at the unrealistic pressure in modern homesteading culture and why sustainable farm life does not require doing everything the hardest way possible.
Time Is the Real Limiting Factor on a Hobby Farm
One of the biggest limitations on a hobby farm is not land or money—it is time. For households balancing full-time jobs with livestock, gardens, and daily property maintenance, every new project comes with a hidden cost in labor and mental bandwidth. This post explores the importance of realistic planning, animal welfare, and building manageable systems that fit real life.
Small Acreage and Horses: Rethinking What “Healthy” Looks Like
Healthy horses do not require endless green pastures. From southeast Georgia to small acreage farms around the world, successful horse keeping often depends more on thoughtful pasture management, controlled grazing, shade, and adapting to individual horse needs than on large amounts of land. This article explores how small horse properties can support healthy horses through practical management rather than picture-perfect fields.
The Never-Ending Horse Farm Problem: Manure Management
After worsening gnat and fly pressure on a southeast Georgia horse property, this year’s manure management approach shifted from field spreading to a centralized roadside pile with free horse manure available for gardeners. The goal: reduce insect breeding areas, improve manure management, and hopefully let someone else haul part of the problem away.
2026 – The Year of Cardboard Gardens and Mulch
After last year’s garden was overtaken by weeds, squirrels, and southeast Georgia heat, this season started with a reset. Using cardboard as the foundation for new garden beds, layered with compost and soil, became a practical way to suppress weeds, reduce pests, and create a more manageable growing space.