Hairey Homestead

Hairey Homestead Small farm in Decatur, Indiana Visit the farm during hatch seasons - watch chicks hatch (must be by appointment, as chicks will hatch on specific days).

Pet the goats. feed the emus
Collect eggs from the nests (take some home)

01/10/2025

Many emus are spooked easily or have issues with loud noises. We not only have a shooting range in one of our pastures that we at times hold events in, but often use loud equipment around them. From very early on, we give them treats as they come around to where the loud noises are. To this day, when they see people or hear loud noises, they congregate to where it is or to the gate to receive treats. A great way to desensitize your animals and help them not get too spooked at the very minimum. 🤔
We moved some (not so noisy) equipment today but the result is still the same.

For our homestead we currently have eggs, breads and sourdough/starter for this season. Breads are baked weekly and avai...
01/10/2025

For our homestead we currently have eggs, breads and sourdough/starter for this season. Breads are baked weekly and available for pickup within 1-2 days of order

We'd like to start this new year off in promoting a resilient local food system to serve the needs of Northeast Indiana farmers, food entrepreneurs and families by highlighting the 11 counties we serve! Each month this year we'll highlight 1 county, starting with Adams County.

You can find all the info on these wonderful farmers, and community organizations who support our local food system in our Local Food Guide at https://www.neifood.org/shop

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12/21/2024

Came across this video from October of '22
I just want to turn the clock back for a while -
Miss those goats!!- Especially Itti ❣️❤️‍🩹-
I must say however that they have found loving new homes and I know they are in good hands
I love the goats I have now, but nothing will ever replace Itty's presents.

Thank you, Sheila Ruley.Your one batch of sour cherries just got turned into Cherry jam.If it sets nicely by the mornin...
06/19/2024

Thank you, Sheila Ruley.
Your one batch of sour cherries just got turned into Cherry jam.
If it sets nicely by the morning, I'll be happy, as I made it in a very unconventional way. Did not pit the cherries until after the jam was done, just ran it through the ricer.

REALLY???!!! This is my "Loco Artist" page (for my artwork and farm mainly)I have not posted anything there in probably ...
03/21/2024

REALLY???!!! This is my "Loco Artist" page (for my artwork and farm mainly)
I have not posted anything there in probably a year - I posted mainly artwork and farm videos I hope someone buys out Facebook and puts a stop to this communist censorship!😡

06/24/2023
06/24/2023
>>>>>>>> RECALL
06/17/2023

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3414 E US 224
Decatur, IN
46733

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desensitize your animals to noise and socialize with people
desensitize your animals to noise and socialize with people

Many emus are spooked easily or have issues with loud noises. We not only have a shooting range in one of our pastures that we at times hold events in, but often use loud equipment around them. From very early on, we give them treats as they come around to where the loud noises are. To this day, when they see people or hear loud noises, they congregate to where it is or to the gate to receive treats. A great way to desensitize your animals and help them not get too spooked at the very minimum. 🤔 We moved some (not so noisy) equipment today but the result is still the same.

Came across this video from October of '22 I just want to turn the clock back for a while - Miss those goats!!- Especially Itti ❣️❤️‍🩹- I must say however that they have found loving new homes and I know they are in good hands I love the goats I have now, but nothing will ever replace Itty's presents.

Baby Ducks -Baby goose - They stick together

Plantain Salve

Finalized the poultry run (turned chicken tractor) from Vevor. Used an IBC bladder as a shelter cut the bottom off so they have maximum grass and soil - also so there is no cleaning out of poop from the shelter.

Things are just buzzing around here While I took a whole week off, Itty showed no signs of showing us her babies. The day I go back, she drops 3 baby goats. 2 bucks and one doe. The doe has a little color, the two bucks are all white - just as their father, Frosty. I also had some beginners luck putting out my bait box. A few bees were swarming and buzzing around me while inspecting the bee hives.

Made it into a chicken tractor

Looking forward to retirement- Right here!

Just found some footage of the peacock on her nest - this was back in mid July

I spend time every day with my animals - no matter what the weather. If it's nice out, that's just a bonus for us. Some days I have my phone with me and decide to get some footage of them all growing up, other days, I don't have a phone, but rest assured, every minute is a wonderful experience😁

Barrels from work come in handy

The Zoomies - camera can't keep up

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