Dixie Acres Farm

16/08/2024

Hurricane debris clean up is still underway at the farm

09/08/2024

Use our new Chatgpt link to ask any questions such as health about your animals
Example:
why do goats scratch

Goats scratch themselves for several reasons, much like other animals:

Itching: Goats may scratch to relieve itching caused by parasites like mites, lice, or ticks. These external parasites can cause significant discomfort, leading goats to rub or scratch against objects to alleviate the itching.

Shedding: During shedding seasons, goats might scratch themselves to help remove loose hair or dead skin. This helps them maintain a healthy coat.

Allergies or Skin Irritations: Goats can develop skin irritations or allergies to certain plants, bedding materials, or chemicals. Scratching helps soothe these irritations.

Comfort or Grooming: Goats may also scratch themselves as part of their normal grooming behavior, helping to keep their skin clean and free of debris.

Boredom or Habit: Sometimes, scratching can be a habitual behavior, especially if a goat is bored or stressed.

It's important to regularly check your goats for signs of parasites or skin issues, especially if they seem to be scratching excessively.

04/08/2024

04/08/2024

The boys got their Christmas present early this year

29/07/2024

Luke and Ranger discovered the new big giant Spool in the backyard

28/07/2024

Painted spools make great work benches tables and play things for the animals

28/07/2024

Luke really likes to help rip apart boxes on burn trash day

21/07/2024

The new young turkeys finally got to free range in the yard for the first time today. They loved it.

19/07/2024

There has to be more food in the bottom.

18/07/2024

New portion of the trail already getting used

14/07/2024

Watermelon 🍉 on a hot day for all the animals

14/07/2024

Introducing the young ones into the flock

06/07/2024

The deer really love the trails on the property. 3 more passing through this morning

02/07/2024

There's been an uptick in activity on the hiking trail lately

01/07/2024

The boys met their new neighbors tonight on our walk on the trail

30/06/2024

30/06/2024

The new 3 month old turkeys got to come into the garden area for the first time today.

14/06/2024

Little Mayo and momma

12/06/2024

The first batch of eggs from our new Tom and hens are in the oven.

31/05/2024

8 weeks old tomorrow

27/05/2024

The animals have to have watermelon 🍉 on memorial day right?

27/05/2024

Welcome to the farm young ones

27/05/2024

Did a good cleaning of the turkey pen for the arrival of the young ones from the brooder.

27/05/2024

Since the young turkey poults will be coming outside soon I figured it was time to build the adults a new home. They moved in today.

23/05/2024

When you raise turkeys and they have to ride shotgun to work to be handed off to their new owner

08/05/2024

16 x 8 pole barn for the new tractor is complete

04/05/2024

The baby turkeys are 4 weeks old tomorrow and have now been moved to the back porch in a new larger home.

04/05/2024

They grow up too fast

27/04/2024

Luke and Ranger participated in today's Autism awareness walk today.

25/04/2024

When you have a farm you have to have a tractor right?