My family has had poultry off and on for years, but in 2010 we decided to put the land we live on to good use and start a hobby farm. With the goal of being at least a little more self-sufficient, we began with just a few chickens and goats. It has steadily grown since then to also include the beginnings of a small orchard (Washington Navel Oranges, Okitsu Satsuma, Lisbon Lemon, Brown Turkey Fig, Flordaqueen Peach, Rabbiteye Blueberries, and Strawberries), as well as, the Scuppernong vine that my father planted years ago and our two lovable donkeys, Myrtle and Mose.

Mose, the baby.

The more we became involved in poultry, the more we realized that there are so many different breeds that we were in love with and that, unfortunately, some of those breeds are quickly disappearing. Our ultimate goal is to help with the preservation of some of the rare and heritage breeds of poultry. To learn more about some of those breeds, you can visit the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.   

In addition to the farm animals, we also have poodles. My mother (now in her 80s) and I have bred poodles (mostly toys) for a combined total of over 55 years. Having always wanted a standard, I finally got my wish in 2010 when we brought home Verity. Then, later that year, we added Wells.  

We are located in the Wiregrass Area outside scenic Elba, Alabama (Small Town, Big Heart) on 6 acres of land. It's not a lot of land, but it's our own little slice of Heaven on Earth.  
 
Enjoy looking around our site, and if you have any questions just ask. 

Thank you,
Sue

In the incubator/under a broody right now:
Royal Palm Turkeys
BBS Polish
Tolbunt Polish
Last Updated: May 15, 2013

In the brooder right now:
Turkeys
Last Updated: May 15, 2013

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