Dixieland Acres

We decided on a name for our little farm - Dixieland Acres - in memory of my grandmother, Dixie, who gave us the land. She was an amazing woman & is definitely missed.

Here is the current tally at "Dixieland Acres":

Goats - 4 boer goats

2 peacocks - Sapphire & Priscilla

26 Chickens & 1 rooster named Lucky

4 guinea hens (our feathered "watch dogs")

6 ducks (3 Pekin & 3 Muscovy)

2 dogs (George & Rex)


3 cats - Marshmallow, Gizzy & Patches (plus a stray that's trying to take up residence outside)

Well - that's it for Dixieland Acres for now. We'll be adding 2 more goats in about a week & 2 hogs next month (Danielle will be showing one of the hogs in the 4H sale & show in May).

My Sketch World January Sketch

I loved working with the January sketch by Lucy for My Sketch World. Here is my take on the sketch:





Check out the sketch & other layouts using the sketch: http://mysketchworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/jan-2009-first-sketch-of-year.html

Completed Projects - goat shelter & play area

We've been busy building shelters, pastures, etc. around here. We've completed the 1st goat pasture along with 2 separate penning areas, a play area for the goats, a 2 stall shelter, and have almost completed the hog pen.

Here are a couple photos of the 1st completed goat shelter & the "play" area.

Danielle & Felicity

2 more additions - Boer goats

I'm really behind updating my blog. I don't know where the time goes. Seems like any free time is spent working on pastures & shelters. :)

We've added 2 more boer goats: Lars & Nellie.

Lars is a boer wether & will be Danielle's market goat for the 4H show & sale in May. We got him from the Mindeman's & he has the same sire as Felicity.

Nellie is a % boer doeling and will be another breeding do. Nellie came from Rob Fletch at Bayside Boers & has the same sire as Ginger.