Monthly Archives: August 2011

A Visit to Connemara Farms, Flat Rock, NC

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Molly

I visited an exotic goat resort up in Flatrock, NC called Connemara Farms.  It’s the home of the literary great Carl Sandburg, whose wife Paula was a pioneer of the American dairy goat industry.  Here’s one of her Toggenburg goats.  … Continue reading →

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The Shirleys

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Molly

Here’s the hen whisperer with Big Shirley and Little Shirley.  They’re best friends and often sit side-by-side on the perch at night.  Before I had hens, I had no idea they all have different personalities.  Little Shirley is feisty and … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Farm Tour on Day One

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Molly

Big synchronicity on Day One of  my Walk for Farm Animals.  After a year of seeing this Mother & Son donkey duo on my walks, they eeyored at me and ran to the fence!  Then I met Emily their kind … Continue reading →

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