Sweet Selma Farms

08/02/2020

08/02/2020

Musing

08/02/2020

Preening

08/02/2020

Bunches

08/02/2020

Blush

11/28/2019

05/13/2019

This felt really good...

It's been a very long time since we've posted here. I hope all who see this are happy and well. As you may know we are, quietly, in addition to many other things, a rescue for farm birds (chickens, ducks, turkeys, and the occasional peacock) in the Metro Atlanta community. From time to time we receive birds that were more than the owners could handle. Our flock ebbs and flows but our goal is to give each bird a safe place to live out their days...with no fear of being processed if/when they stop laying eggs.

Today, we had the opportunity to do things in reverse. A member of the Atlanta Backyard Chickens group we help moderate came and took three chickens to replace the three that were stolen from her backyard a few weeks ago.

It feels so good to give these girls a new home where we know they will be loved. While we can't take any more roosters, if you know of anyone who needs to rehome their hens please let us know and we'll do our best to help.

05/13/2019

It's been a very long time since we've posted here. I hope all who see this are happy and well. As you may know we are, quietly, in addition to many other things, a rescue for farm birds (chickens, ducks, turkeys, and the occasional peacock) in the Metro Atlanta community. From time to time we receive birds that were more than the owners could handle. Our flock ebbs and flows but our goal is to give each bird a safe place to live out their days...with no fear of being processed if/when they stop laying eggs.

Today, we had the opportunity to do things in reverse. A member of the Atlanta Backyard Chickens group we help moderate came and took three chickens to replace the three that were stolen from her backyard a few weeks ago.

It feels so good to give these girls a new home where we know they will be loved. While we can't take any more roosters, if you know of anyone who needs to rehome their hens please let us know and we'll do our best to help.

04/14/2018

Iris we could do nothing but farm all the time...

10/20/2017

Sweet Selma Farms

07/20/2017

One of our favorite things we make all year...from our blackberries and white peaches. Indescribably good.

03/24/2017

Sweet Selma Farms's cover photo

02/14/2017

Valentine's Day Special!!! Sweet Selma Farms in College Park is actively searching for a mate for our feathered (duck) friend, Paul. He recently lost his girlfriend Julia to mean, old and ugly predators. He is sad but finally ready to meet someone new. His requirements on "Ducks Match" are that she must enjoy bathing in public, special attention from her boyfriend and a strong sense of community involvement. He would love for her to have a cute waddle but it isnt necessarily a deal breaker. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

09/14/2016

The bees found a fantastic water source at the crawfish pond at Sweet Selma Farms.

09/02/2016

Fall planting is happening and we are incredibly excited about it. Blake Sumner "Young Urban Farmer" is making it happen. Video courtesy of Jamia Sims.

08/09/2016

Got Shade?? More shade cloth up and doing its job protecting logs.

03/22/2016

We want YOU! or someone you know or someone they know to come work and play with us on the farm. The person we need has a good back, a great work ethic and a love of plants and animals. Part time or full time...experience preferred but we can teach you. Emails can be sent to [email protected]. Please share this with our thanks!

03/02/2016

2 Fun-Guys started to set up the wall. Things are coming together. .

10/21/2015

2funguys Laying yard making good progress!!! coming your way. Soon you will be able to add these grown shiitake to your meals!

10/07/2015

Apples, Black Mission Figs, Raisins. Compote like you've never tasted before.

04/09/2014

Thank you, Nathan Strange! In a few hours we'll be growing asparagus for Bob at The Irwin Street Market!!!

03/16/2014

What We Don't Think About When Buying A Carton Of Eggs

I wish our chickens could read. They don't know how good they have it...and they can count on their freedom and being "sperlt" forever.

Things that matter. Pass 'em on.

03/04/2014

Look at Nanny Mavis and her charges, now! This lady was subjected to a very real and very disturbing pecking order and we separated her from the flock (her own sisters). She had few front feathers and fewer rear feathers when we moved her.

For two weeks we kept her in isolation just in case she was, in fact, ill, and then, when we saw that she was healthy, we added four teenage girls for her to tend as she healed. Next we added a small Silkie rooster named Chidney and after a few days of nervous circling and pecking...we've created a new family and Nanny Mavis is radiant (and fully feathered)!

01/28/2014

IMG_2205.MOV - Google Drive

And for those of you who must know how Myrtle and flock navigate the snow, we bring you...

01/26/2014

Our newest addition to the flock family. Meet Myrtle, our New Hampshire Red. We're in love with her.

01/11/2014

Thank you, Sioux Kennedy, for sharing this. How awesome!

Jan J. shared this adorable photo a friend of her snapped. It seems everone is trying to stay warm in this cold!

12/28/2013

Guest Cottage at Sweet Selma Farms in College Park

The latest best thing about living on the farm...you can live there too!

House in College Park, United States

12/15/2013

What a great group at our appetizer class last night!