Quaking Hill Farm

07/05/2024

A beautiful young Spanish doe waiting for her playmates.

07/05/2024

One of the free ranging Black Giant hens disappeared for about a month, only to reappear with seven chick's.

05/12/2024

Rare Spanish goats. Great for 4-H, brush clearing, milk, fiber, meat. PM for details.

05/02/2024

Care to guess what this is on my couch?

12/01/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/UacqMWVtqT8mc5hS/?mibextid=xfxF2i

Historical marker will honor 9 ‘Holley Boys’ killed in Vietnam War
https://orleanshub.com/historical-marker-will-honor-9-holley-boys-killed-in-vietnam-war/

10/06/2023

https://www.facebook.com/reel/685506826961654?mibextid=Sq1LLF

09/01/2023

I visited one of my favorite local farm stands over the weekend. I thought I'd buy a couple zucchini and cantaloupe. But the zucchini looked more like clubs, and the cantaloupe was too ripe for my taste. So I passed on those and bought some tomatoes that maybe cost more than I would have preferred.

But you know what I didn't do? I didn't complain about the zucchinis' size. I didn't fuss about the melons' ripeness. I didn't criticize the tomatoes' price. Instead, I smiled at the lovely lady and made small talk as I paid and went about my day.

Why? Because I remember what it was like being out by the side of the road hot day after hot day. I know that we all poured everything we had into that produce. I remember how defeating it felt when some criticized it. I know that the price is probably around market value, even if it's cheaper in the grocery store. And I know that the farm family behind that cash register is giving everything they have to chase a dream.

I won't be the one to rain on their parade.

05/31/2023

To all that have purchased our Spanish goats, here is an article you will enjoy...

To all our 4-H'rs with goats from our farm, remember, you have a special goat. Go win some ribbons and tell your friends we have a special deal for young people in 4-H.

Rare Goat Breeds: 1. San Clemente Island Goat; 2. Myotonic Goat; 3. Spanish Goat; 4. Arapawa Goat; 5. Oberhasli Goat

05/25/2023

05/02/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=615189773974578&id=100064506829723&mibextid=CDWPTG

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04/30/2023

Ever have one of those days?

04/08/2023

Our goats all kidded the day before Christmas...in a blizzard. Here is one of the last two of our bottle babies, doing what Spanish goats do best..eating brush.

04/02/2023

They treat their animals very well and are a great example of how to provide food that is ethically sourced.

04/01/2023

Some great ideas!

02/01/2023

What is on my mind FB asks...bottle babies are on my mind! 5 Spanish bucklings!

01/27/2023

Write it on your heart
that every day is the best day in the year.
He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day
who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.

Finish every day and be done with it.
You have done what you could.
Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in.
Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day;
begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit
to be cumbered with your old nonsense.

This new day is too dear,
with its hopes and invitations,
to waste a moment on the yesterdays. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

(Book: Collected Poems and Translations https://amzn.to/3JjOPPQ)

01/01/2023

Wait…What??
You haven’t ordered your 2023 ESC Calendar yet?? Well don’t worry!! It’s not too late to have a whole year of English Shepherds to enjoy! Just head on over to the English Shepherd Club website and order yours today!! https://englishshepherd.org/2023-calendars/

11/23/2022

https://orleanshub.com/bell-ringers-sought-for-2-locations-in-orleans-for-annual-holiday-red-kettle-drive/

One of the most recognizable holiday traditions throughout the world is The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, and this week representatives of three local organizations met to plan the drive in Albion and Medina. For decades, the Red Kettle Drive has been overseen by Annette Finch, former dire...

10/16/2022

Thank you to the Jones family for sharing their happiness with me. Sheba is going to be petite like her mother Reba.