Happy Home Acres

01/16/2025

🌸 Looking for the Best Valentine’s Surprise for Your Favorite Homesteader (or Soon-to-Be Homesteader)? 🌹

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that’s as practical as it is heartwarming: a loving pet that can also be a future milk goat! 🐐💝

Goats are perfect for adding charm and purpose to any home. Whether you’re dreaming of fresh milk, creamy cheese, homemade soap, or even a sweet companion to help with brush clean-up, every homestead (or backyard) can benefit from a goat!

We have:
• Two Mini Nubian doelings “twinkle” & “sparkle”

• Two Nigerian Dwarf babies ‼️BOTH ARE RESERVED‼️
One Nubian “glitter” PENDING

We Expect More Nigerian Dwarf Babies Soon!

💗 Why Mini Nubian, Nubian, or Nigerian Dwarf Goats Make the Perfect Gift:
• Loving Companions: Sweet, playful, and affectionate, they bring joy to every family.
• Future Milk Marvels: These breeds produce rich, creamy milk—ideal for cheese, yogurt, and soap-making.
• Perfect for Any Size Farm: Mini Nubians and Nigerians are small and easy to handle, while Nubians provide higher milk production.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Perfect for beginners or seasoned farmers, they thrive in various climates.
• Simply Adorable: Floppy ears, charming personalities, and beautiful patterns make these goats irresistible.

🌺 Disbudded or will be disbudded

🌹 This Valentine’s Day, choose a gift with heart—a gift that gives back every day.

💌 Message us today to learn more or schedule a visit! Let’s make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable!

01/15/2025

Look what Dori Delivered this morning! I was very lucky and got to be right there with Momma the whole time to help dry them off quick! She did an excellent job and doing okay One boy and one girl! Stout Babies!

01/12/2025

My local Walmart “farm” “brown” “pasture raised” eggs $6 + a dozen! Meanwhile Beau has his Real Farm Fresh Eggs for $3 Fresh has in laid that week and not 3 months old like the store eggs!

01/12/2025

A Black Egg in the Nest: A Cayuga Surprise!

Today, I discovered something truly extraordinary in the duck coop—a black egg! If you’ve never seen one before, it’s almost like finding a little treasure tucked away in the nest. This beautiful dark egg is courtesy of one of my Cayuga ducks, and it’s just another reason why I love having these unique birds in my flock.

What Makes Cayuga Eggs Special?

Cayuga ducks are famous for laying eggs with dark shells, especially early in the season. The black color comes from a natural pigment coating applied to the shell as the egg forms. Over time, as the ducks lay more eggs, the pigment lightens, creating a gradient of grays, greens, and eventually white eggs later in the season.

Holding this black egg in my hand today reminded me of why Cayugas are such fascinating birds. Not only are they gorgeous with their shimmering, iridescent feathers, but they also bring a bit of surprise and wonder to everyday chores!

Why Cayugas Are a Perfect Addition
• They’re calm, friendly, and easy to care for.
• They’re hardy and adapt well to different climates.
• Their eggs are not only delicious but also a conversation piece!

I feel so lucky to share my space with these incredible ducks and to experience little moments like this one. Whether you’re already a duck owner or thinking about starting a flock, I can’t recommend Cayugas enough—they’re truly special.

Have you ever seen or collected a black egg?

01/11/2025

Few more snow pictures!

01/11/2025

01/10/2025

The morning View!

01/10/2025

Snow is on the way Tomorrow! ❄️
Make sure to stock up on milk, bread, and eggs!

We’re thrilled to share that we’re almost sold out of eggs this week, but if you’re still looking, don’t hesitate to reach out. If we’re out, we’re happy to connect you with other local farms that can help!

01/08/2025

Jumping for joy because it’s Wednesday! …
Well these Kids jump for Any reason- Baby Goats really know how to leap!

01/08/2025

📣 Attention horse farms, homesteaders, and small hobby farmers!

Planning a vacation 🏝️ or facing a medical leave? 🏥
Don't stress about your farm chores.

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Our farm sitting services have you covered.
Years of experience with small and large animals
we have offered this service for years but never really advertised till now!
Whether it's milking your cow (or goat), collecting eggs, cleaning stalls, or tending to other animals, we'll ensure your farm runs smoothly in your absence. Relax and enjoy your time away while we take care of your homestead.

📥 Contact us today to schedule your farm sitting needs!

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Side Note!
When you entrust us with your Animals, you're not only receiving top-notch care, but also directly contributing to our farming journey ,our own animals and the upbringing of our children in the wonderful farm environment. As ALL proceeds from farm sitting goes back into our own Farm Expenses!

Rockingham Guilford Stokes Alamance counties and surrounding areas

01/07/2025

Stout is visiting the ladies at Four Rockers and A Star!

01/06/2025

Hay! Hay! Hay!

Cold Weather Care for Livestock ❄️

When the temperatures drop snow and ice cover the ground, ensuring your livestock has constant access to hay is one of the most important things you can do. Here’s why:

🌾 Hay Keeps Them Warm: Eating hay generates heat during digestion, which helps animals regulate their body temperature in cold weather. It’s their natural furnace, so providing plenty of high-quality hay is essential for their comfort and well-being.

🐐 🐴 🐄 Energy for the Cold: Cold weather increases energy demands for livestock, as they burn more calories to stay warm. Hay is a critical energy source, especially when grass is unavailable under snow or frost.

🥶 Preventing Cold Stress: A steady supply of hay can help prevent cold stress, which can weaken animals, reduce production, and leave them more vulnerable to illness.

Whether you’re caring for goats, horses, cattle, or other livestock, always make sure they have access to a consistent supply of hay during the winter. A well-fed animal is a warm and healthy animal!

Stay cozy out there—and don’t forget to stock up on hay for your herd!

01/05/2025

Snow Day in North Carolina! ❄️Our little dusting of snow might have us excited, but the ducks? Totally unimpressed. Half of them are from Pennsylvania and Delaware, so I guess less than an inch of snow doesn’t even register on their radar! Meanwhile, they’re just hanging out like it’s any other day. Guess we’ll leave the excitement to the humans!

01/03/2025

Baby Goat Fun!
Spending time with goats
isn't just fun—it's therapeutic! Studies show that interacting with animals like goats can reduce stress, increase happiness, and even promote mindfulness. Whether it's their playful jumps or calming presence, these little therapists are great for your mental health!

01/03/2025

Picture from this morning of a hard working farmer about to let his chickens out for the day and collect some eggs!

01/01/2025

 🎉 Happy New Year from Happy Home Acres & Traveling Hooves! 🐾

2025 is here, and we’re ready to make this year unforgettable with Traveling Hooves, our mobile petting zoo! From cuddly animals to interactive experiences, we’re here to bring joy, fun, and learning to your next event.

📅 Let’s Plan Your 2025 Events!
Our petting zoo is perfect for:
🎂 Birthday Parties – Make your celebration one-of-a-kind with adorable animal guests!
🎉 Community Events – A surefire way to bring smiles and create connections.
🐾 Play Dates – Hands-on fun that kids will talk about for days!
📚 Educational Events – Perfect for classrooms, homeschool groups, and libraries.
💼 Corporate Events – Add a unique twist to your company’s next gathering.
🌟 Photo Sessions – Our seasonal setups and friendly animals make magical memories.

🐐 Meet Our Crew:
• Mini horses, mini donkeys, goats, pigs, sheep, cows, ducks, chickens, and a bunny!
• Feed and pet the animals while learning fascinating facts about each one.
• Customized packages to fit your event’s needs.

🎯 Our mission is to connect people with animals, sparking joy and creating lasting memories while promoting appreciation for agriculture.

📞 Let’s Make It Happen: Message us today to book your 2025 event—dates are already filling up fast!

📷 Swipe through some highlights from past events to see the fun in action!

Contact Us today!!
336-606-0055