A Different Kind of Farm

It's a hot one, but we're doing everything we can to keep everyone comfortable here at City Goat Farm. ❤️ Fortunately, yesterday's storm left behind plenty of fresh mud for the pigs and water for the ducks. Our well is continuing to provide plenty of clean, fresh water, so everyone is staying well hydrated. The barn also helps beat the heat. Because it's built partially underground, it stays significantly cooler than outside, and all of our animals have access to it throughout the day. We also run a large fan inside to keep the air moving whenever possible. Unfortunately, we did lose power this afternoon, which means the fan is temporarily out of service. We're hopeful electricity will be be restored this evening. In the meantime, we're keeping a close eye on everyone, making sure they have access to shade, cool water, and all the mud they could want. Thank you to everyone who has checked in on the animals today—we appreciate your concern, and so do they! 🐷🦆🐐💚

Hay is one of the biggest ongoing expenses at City Goat Farm. Last year alone we spent over $6,000 just keeping everyone fed through the seasons. This year, we were finally able to clean out our hay loft and recently had Smith's Farm deliver 300 bales, enough to last us at least half a year. That means less time hauling and moving hay, lower costs, and more stability across seasons. It’s a simple thing, but it makes a huge difference: healthy, well-fed goats and sheep, and a little more breathing room for the farm. Thank you to everyone who has made generous contributions this year and helped us make this investment.

First shearing in the books for the new girls! Just because we don't sell their wool doesn't mean the sheep don't need annual shearing to keep them clean and comfortable. Now we're officially ready for summer! ☀️ #sheeprescue

Mia came to City Goat Farm as a tiny poult more than two years ago. Like all of our turkeys, she's sweet, affectionate, and endlessly entertaining. After tearing the delicate skin between her leg and abdomen recently, Mia developed a serious abscess despite veterinary care and antibiotics. Following an emergency vet visit this week, she's now recovering in the house with plenty of attention and a little garden time. Turkeys like Mia are loving, sensitive animals, but they're bred in ways that leave them vulnerable to health problems. It's one of the hardest realities of caring for these wonderful birds. We're hoping this tough girl has a full recovery ahead of her. ❤️

🐐 What an amazing Founders Day Weekend! 🐐 Thanks to the incredible efforts of our board member Julieanne and her niece Brie-Ann, we raised more than $1,000 through donations and selling out their adorable handmade crochet critters! Despite a little rain, we had a wonderful turnout for Sunday's open house. The animals loved all the extra attention, treats, and visitors who stopped by to visit with us. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend a success, especially Arden for creating our beautiful new banner and for being the best barn cleaner in the business. We're so grateful for this community and everyone who supports our mission of providing a safe, loving home for rescued farmed animals. ❤️

Thank goodness for spring. Today's moment of Zen.