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County fairs provide more than ribbons, tractors pulls and food
Many people love county fairs. Whether attendees enjoy riding rides, eating fair food, competing in or watching livestock shows or other performances, there is something for almost everyone to enjoy at...
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Which comes first the KITTEN or the egg?
As you can probably imagine, I have many Facebook friends who, like me, enjoy sharing photos of their critters. Due to the amount of cuteness that constantly clutters my screen through Facebook, it...
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Feral cats — The unwelcomed adventure that became a blessing
Cats are an important element in my barn. I always like to keep between three and five around to keep the vermin numbers under control. My barn cats are all spayed or neutered and well fed, and...
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Fireball the one-eyed wonder horse
Every one of us has our own unique physical and mental limitations. Though we may find our weaknesses frustrating, most of us are blessed to have fully functioning bodies; we are not truly handicapped....
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Mountain Monsters: Trapper is not dead
John “Trapper” Tice. Photo provided by Destination America. I am pleased to confirm that despite rumors to the contrary in January of 2016, Trapper from the television series “Mountain Monsters” is...
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Steps for a successful lambing or kidding season
Goat and sheep lambing season is here and well underway for some producers. It is always important to review your last lambing/kidding season and its successes and failures as you prepare to raises...
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Miniature horses: Age is just a number
When browsing the Internet and Facebook, I often see advertisements in which people are looking for a miniature horse for their children. The advertisements often read similar to this: “In search of a...
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Giants and miniatures stand out at Ohio Equine Affaire
Despite the gloomy and cold weather Equine Affaire drew crowds to the Ohio Expo Center. There was plenty of shopping, demonstrations and learning opportunities, but my favorite part of the event was...
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Bonkers, the Pygmy goat
Every set of Pygmy goat kids born at my place has one silly member. This year was no exception. In mid-March, a wether was born that immediately caught my attention with his fun antics. If he isn’t...
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Arthur the miracle Pygmy goat
A healthy and normal birth is just the first in step raising livestock. Anyone who has ever had livestock born on their property knows that the fun has just started but the work is not over. The eight...
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Endless mowing
I recently made a significant reduction in livestock numbers at our place. I was having trouble justifying the expense and the work required to care for so many critters so I decided it was time to...
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Oops…kittens
I like my barn cats very much, and I appreciate the great job they do of keeping vermin out of my barn, but I like to keep their numbers in check. I’m a big fan of spaying and neutering barn cats and...
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Undeniable goat cuteness
There’s really no denying it. Baby goats are cute. They love to bounce and play and create all sorts of havoc. For this week’s blog, I’m not going to write anything; I’m just going to let you watch the...
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Hay farmers don’t need to visit a casino to gamble
No matter what crops they raise, all farmers are dependent on the weather to make a living. Planting and harvesting both have to be done in a timely manner within a fairly narrow period of time and...
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Activities to enjoy in Ohio’s Amish Country
Often it is hard to find the time to take a vacation with the busy lives that we all live. Work and home obligations can sometimes make it difficult to go very far away, but don’t worry — Ohio has many...
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Liberty Barn Dance at Malabar Farm
Malabar Farm will host the Liberty Barn Dance on July 4, 2015 from 7 to 10 p.m. This dance takes place inside a historic barn at the Farm and is fun for all ages. Beginner friendly square, line and...
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Easy homemade hay-saving small livestock hay feeders
Hay waste has been a constant problem for me through the years. I love my goats, but they waste much hay. In the past, I have tried all kinds of hay feeders, but nothing has worked until we tried this...
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Goat enjoys luxurious long baths
This past spring, I spent much time washing a little goat named Sugar. Sugar was new to our little herd at the time, but I got to know her quickly because she developed a skin issue that require...
View ArticlePercheron Association’s annual Spring Plow Match
By Kim Lemmon, Ohio’s Country Journal On Saturday, April 25, 2015, the Percheron Horse Association of American held their annual Spring Plow Match in Fredericktown, Ohio. Despite the rainy and cold...
View ArticleFeral hogs photographed in Central Ohio
By Kim Lemmon, Ohio’s Country Journal Though ODNR has yet to confirm feral swine reside in Central Ohio, a Delaware County resident has photographic evidence that hogs reside on his livestock farm....
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