The Moat House Family

09/06/2024

Northern lights over the Moat House on 5/10, more to come...
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08/06/2024

Northern lights!

08/06/2024

Fluff duck has been brooding on a chicken nest after convincing the chickens she is better suited for the job; now 2 chicks are here and her biological clock has one more week left of brooding! Her new chicklings are pecking at my offerings and getting their nourishment. I would like to see this hen explore with these little cuties 🥰.

05/02/2024

Sunset on the tree line means time to feed the flock!

05/02/2024

It took a week for the freeze to subside from the 2 weeks of prior negative temps.

05/02/2024

A recent sunset walk with the family, breathe in the magic of the Moat House.

05/02/2024

How beautiful the winter water of the moat, the life within settling down for the dropping temps.

13/01/2024

I rescued this 2 tailed worm this morning just after I released the flock, 😂 lucky wormie!

05/01/2024

Red sky at night, farmer's delight; red sky at morn', farmer take it all in for a moment before chores...

06/10/2023

LGD, Rio is not sure what to think about Sky just lounging around; this didn't last too long after the shot, she was shown the way back to her enclosure.

05/10/2023

We have an abundance of big, beautiful Muscovy Drake! PM me for details on halvesies!

22/09/2023

Last weekend of summer! Watching laundry dry at the Moat House is relaxing, the summer breeze sounds soothing, the scent of wild flowers refreshing.

Last weekend of summer! Watching laundry dry at the Moat House is relaxing, the summer breeze sounds soothing, the scent of wild flowers refreshing.

02/06/2023

Here's a list of the 10 most popular vegetables to grow along with their friends (and enemies).

15/05/2023

Happy Mom's day!

11/05/2023

Burn barrel or nesting barrel? Cupcake has 6 ling seeds!

09/05/2023

09/05/2023

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Sky bunny happy hopping for springtime rose clipping.

03/05/2023

Every year 😂 only Poison ivy on the property afa I know...

03/04/2023

Attention hunters: The first lottery for firearm and muzzleloader deer permits is open. Applications are due by April 30.

For more information, visit the deer firearm and muzzleloader hunting information page at https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/Pages/DeerFirearmMuzzleloader.aspx and apply at https://www.ExploreMoreIL.com

22/03/2023

Our market will be returning a week early!! Come join us Saturdays starting THIS Saturday March 25th at 8am. Check back later this week for a list of attending vendors.

Also this Saturday is the last indoor market of the season for the Carbondale Community Farmers Market so make sure to stop in there as well. They are open from 10am till 1 pm so you can go to both markets!

14/03/2023

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C D B D wings!?

14/03/2023

Ducklings are here!

12/03/2023

The first Sunday in November is when Daylight Saving Time ends in most areas of the U.S., this is when we move our clocks forward one hour.

12/03/2023

Rio destroyed the recovery cone within 48hrs. We engineered a temp sub: a pool noodle, but the strap worked it's way around to the front of his neck overnight and he awoke choking. Tonight, I have found a fashionable "night suit" to protect his delicate surgical site. Sleep well friends!

11/03/2023

We have loads of chicken and duck eggs!!! Free range, healthy flock, happy hens. Fertile Muscovy eggs. PM for more info...

11/03/2023

Muscovy ducklings on their way, available soon!
The Quiet Duck: Muscovy ducks are the hardiest and the largest duck breed; utilizing this advantage from arial predation. Originating from Latin America, Muscovy are non-migratory; they are territorial. Muscovy are forest ducks and will utilize trees for safety from land predation. The Muscovy are the only duck breed that is not descended from the Mallard; therefore, are a purebred duck. The Moat House Family have been breeding our flock to be personable, every duckling is hand fed and will hang out with/on it's human companion wagging it's tail and chatting quietly.
Fun fact: the caruncle covering the adult head/bill is a display of testosterone. The human eye also has a caruncle once used for a second eyelid

11/03/2023

Brisket, heart, and oxtail are back in stock!
PLUS we now have All Natural snack sticks!
Come shop with us and all the other vendors at the Carbondale Community Farmers Market from 10am till 1pm.

07/01/2023

Meet Esther - the Morning & Evening "Star", Venus, goddess of love (Ishtar in Babylonian).

21/12/2022

You can continue the support by choosing Special Equine Services for your purchases on Amazon Smile!

Drum roll!!! You guys helped us hit our goal of $10,000. Thank you so much!