Today I'm on Anton and Gary's farm, about 40 miles east of Columbus, Ohio. They raise chickens and roosters for eggs and the slaughterhouse; rabbits for food and fur; sheep for wool; goats for milk. They have a lot of ducks, which also for eggs and (maybe) food, and have a couple of apple orchards. There's probably more going on around here, but that's what I remember. So far I've feed some chickens and ducks, milked the goat, and moved a sheep paddock. The animals are surprisingly calm, although I was too afraid of the rams to get close enough to see if they are as calm as everyone else around here. Poop is everywhere.
I really like the idea of living on a farm; having lots of outdoor space and food at hand. Not sure I'd love working 7 days a week, and (unless you hire help) never taking a vacation. Or waking up at 5am to feed the livestock. But it's a nice place to visit.
I brought my camera but don't have the means of uploading photos, so the most interesting ones will be posted in a few days.
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