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A Lesson in Perseverance
The mixed breed geese have diligently tried to brood and hatch offspring with little to no success. This spring is different! One goose...
Apr 26, 2019


Frozen and Forgotten (what to do with extra eggs)
In late Spring 2017, I had a glut of eggs. After researching the topic, I decided to try freezing some for winter use which is when the...
Dec 6, 2018


Fast Growing Hogs (Be Careful What You Wish For)
I stumbled across an article on managing hog-on-hog aggression and was surprised to read this: We are very much stuck between a rock and...
Sep 11, 2018


Let the Sunshine In
The move from their wooded paddock on to a grassy area in the sun has made Eleanor, Dusty, and all their piglets oh so content. It was...
Aug 7, 2018


I Can't Stop Eating It!
I received more feedback from the first-time AGH "consumer" on the quality of AGH pork and also the meat totals he was able to harvest...
Jul 27, 2018


A Superb Pig
We recently received a gift of homemade goose/venison sausage, ground venison, and venison roasts from a gentleman who works with my...
Jul 26, 2018


He's Back!
Stanfield's Fred Astaire, Big Fred to us, has returned home. He has been visiting our friend's farm for the last three and a half months....
Jul 12, 2018


Mother Earth News Fair, Frederick Maryland
The American Guinea Hog Association booth at the Mother Earth News Fair in Frederick, Maryland this past weekend was very popular with...
Jun 5, 2018


Sheep Shearing Day
The sheep have finally been sheared and boy do they look more comfortable. They gave us some beautiful fleece to wash, comb, and spin.
May 24, 2018


More New Hampshire Chicks - Plus a Few Delawares
Our order of New Hampshire and Delaware chicks arrived yesterday morning. Unfortunately, they arrived a day late (grrr...) and it...
May 4, 2018
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