Last month we revealed that we ordered Italian Honeybees since they are more docile and perfect for the first-time beekeeper. With less than a month to pick up our new, busy residents, it is time that we learn the different personalities and duties of the bees in the hierarchical community of the beehive. Learning about … Continue reading Bees 101: The Royal Court
Safeguarding Your Family During Flu Season
Has the news of the severe flu season and Coronavirus got you down? If so, we’re almost positive that you are not alone. Although there is no foolproof plan to protect you and your family from the common flu or a new strand of virus, we thought we would share with you our three main … Continue reading Safeguarding Your Family During Flu Season
Meet Our New Goats: The New ‘Kids’ on the Block
We’re excited to announce that our Spanish miniature nanny, Daisy, gave birth to two kids on Monday, February 3rd! We initially bought her so our pygmy goat, Cooter, could have a mate. We were told from the previous owner that Daisy might already be “with kid” when we found her last June but after many … Continue reading Meet Our New Goats: The New ‘Kids’ on the Block
Bees 101: Know Your ABeeC’s of Beekeeping
Have you ever thought of raising honeybees but didn’t know where to start? If so, we can relate because we decided last fall to take the plunge and order bees. “Beeing” expectant beekeepers (sorry for the pun but there’ll probably “bee” more) is both exciting and rather nerve-racking as we oscillate between sheer enthusiasm and … Continue reading Bees 101: Know Your ABeeC’s of Beekeeping
Remembering Boss
If you follow us on Twitter, you know that we lost our dear, sweet pig, Boss, the Sunday before Christmas. A powerful storm wreaked havoc on much of the South, and it would devastate us here at American Acres as we lost one of the dearest pets we have ever had, and will probably ever … Continue reading Remembering Boss
The Ups and Downs of Farm Life
One thing farm life has taught us is that there are ups and there are downs that are both unpredictable and beyond one’s control. You need to hold on to the ups to get you through the downs. The downs lately have been animal deaths. About a month ago, Lulu (our lovable miniature pig) gave … Continue reading The Ups and Downs of Farm Life
American Acres Update: Animal Care During Recent Heatwave
Well, it’s been busy here at American Acres. The horses, cattle, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, cats, and dogs seem to be thriving even during the heatwave which plagued us during the month of September. With the highs reaching into the 100’s and settling into the mid-90’s the past couple of weeks, keeping the animals hydrated … Continue reading American Acres Update: Animal Care During Recent Heatwave
Alternative to Dryer Sheets: DIY Dryer Rags
As we try to live healthy, simple lives, we are cutting out convenience, our once best friend, and replacing it with simplicity, which takes a lot more work but comes with many healthy benefits. There’s an adage that goes something like, “don’t put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t eat.” This has resonated with … Continue reading Alternative to Dryer Sheets: DIY Dryer Rags
Teflon or Cast Iron… Plastic or Glass?
Here at American Acres, we try to stay as healthy as possible. Without our health, how would we take care of our animals and run our farm? With healthier eating and research comes more knowledge. Over the years, we have read of the many dangers of using plastic and Teflon but it has only been … Continue reading Teflon or Cast Iron… Plastic or Glass?
Fall Guide to All Things Apples
It just takes one significant sniff of the alluring smell of anticipated apples and spicy cinnamon to remind us that fall, although still a ways off, is impatiently waiting for us around the corner which separates simmering summer from fabulous fall! It’s this promise of fall that keeps many of us going as the heat … Continue reading Fall Guide to All Things Apples
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