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Sharing my Snacks in the Morning

Everyday when I come to the farm I arrive early so I make sure to bring some food with me for a morning snack. Throughout the morning I eat when I feel hungry and often I am joined by a free roaming chicken or two looking to share with me. There are several chickens that get to roam free on the Dancing Goat Farm and they like to follow me around waiting for me to get something to eat so they can share. I always bring extra snacks so when I share with the chickens as well as the goats there is going to be enough for all of us. I always enjoy sharing my snacks with the goats who are always more than happy to eat whatever I offer them. For instance when I am eating a banana I give little pieces to the chickens and when I am done I let the goats eat the peel which they really enjoy. When the goats get a snack they always make sure to thank me with a gentle head butt or a big kiss. The faces they make in anticipation of getting their snacks is priceless and it is impossible to ignore them and that is the reason why I always make sure to have enough snacks with me when I am at the farm. Well I will be back early tomorrow morning so check back soon for more stories and pictures from the City Boy on the Farm.

Chico the Man

It was foggy and overcast this morning at the Dancing Goat Farm. All the chickens, quails and goats seemed happy because it had cooled down a little bit. After I did all of the cleaning, feeding and egg gathering I took time to visit with the rescue cats as well as my special friend Chico the Man. Chico is a two year old Fancy Rooster that Pam held for a year until the day came when he was supposed to go home but his owners told Pam they didn't want Chico anymore and that she could do whatever she wanted with him. Well Pam's heart is so big that once she got the news about Chico she decided to let the farm be his forever home without any hesitation. It is hard not to feel bad for Chico being left behind for a year and then being left behind forever but he is better off here at the farm with his three wives and all his friends. I always make sure I spend time with Chico whenever I am at the farm and I tell him how special he is and let him know he will always have a home. Well I will be back again in the morning so make sure to check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories and pictures. Also check out City Boy on the Farm @ Facebook.

Tex visits with the Goats

This morning I was greeted at my car by Tex and a few of the other free roaming chickens on the Dancing Goat Farm. As soon as I got out of my car I gave out a few snacks and as I was walking up to the farm those chickens followed me hoping on getting something else to eat. The weather was beautiful and there was a nice breeze which all the animals seemed to be enjoying. I was in a hurry today so I got right to work cleaning, feeding and gathering the eggs. When I was done I made sure to take the time to check on all the animals as well as hand out a few more snacks to my special friends. As I was leaving I noticed Tex in one of the outdoor enclosures visiting with the goats he is very social and I guess that's also one of the perks of being a free roaming rooster. Well I will be back tomorrow so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm and also please check out my Facebook page which is City Boy on the Farm for daily posts.

Two New Baby Goats

Happy Holidays to everyone I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving. While we were all celebrating the holiday two new beautiful baby goats were born. The first one born is named Alaska and she is very active and healthy she is such a beautiful little girl. The second baby goat that was born is a boy and his name is Expresso Bean he is a little smaller than most baby boys but he is healthy and happy. This is a great time of the year at the farm because we are expecting more baby goats in the next few weeks. Because of the arrival of the new babies we are looking for nannies to help feed and care for them so if you're interested in helping please contact Pam Lunn on Facebook at The Dancing Goat. It is such a pleasure to spend time with the baby goats I could not imagine that anyone would not enjoy also spending time with them. It is obvious that the babies are very cute for example when I got to the farm this morning it was chilly so both of the baby goats were wearing tiny jackets with hoods I couldn't believe how cute they were it made me smile and laugh there is not much that they do that isn't adorable. Well I'll be back tomorrow and I'll make sure to get more pictures to share with you so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Watching Over the Eggs

I have been very busy the last week dealing with some personal issues but everything has worked out great. I still have come to the farm as I always do and all the animals are doing great and enjoying the beautiful weather. All the goats have been very active and they are doing their best to make as many babies as possible. We had our first new baby goat of the season on Saturday night her name is Alaska and she is beautiful and healthy and she is doing very well. It is also the time of the year that the chickens start to lay a larger number of eggs. This morning while I was gathering the eggs I was surprised to see how many had been laid. When I got to the final cage I came across a hen who was keeping a watchful eye on her eggs as I was getting ready to gather them. She fluttered around for a little while as well as complained but eventually she let me finish my work. I always make sure to be patient and kind when I remove the eggs and I also always encourage the hens to start the process over again. Well I will be back at the farm again tomorrow morning sorry about my temporary absence but I will be blogging regularly again so please check back soon to see how all the animals and the City Boy on the Farm are doing. Also take the time to check out our Facebook page City Boy on the Farm.

Spending Time with Missy

Every time I go to the Dancing Goat Farm during and after doing my work I interact with the animals to let them know they are loved and to also check on them to make sure they are doing well. Even though the farm is mostly chickens, quails and goats there are a few other special animals including an eighteen year old horse named Missy. Missy is a quarter horse with a free spirit who has been a part of the farm since 2001. When the weather is nice Missy can be found outside running around in her private enclosure. When I visit with Missy I always make sure to bring her a special snack even though her favorite is peanut butter and jelly she will pretty much eat anything. She also always enjoys it when I stroke her neck as well as rub her ears it always adds to my day when I spend time with her. I will be back at the farm tomorrow so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more pictures, stories and interesting information.

Goats Morning Snack

When I arrived at the farm this morning I was greeted by Sweetie who is one of the rescued cats that calls the Dancing Goat Farm their home. I then feed and cleaned the chickens and quails and gathered all the eggs as I do every morning. This morning there were some bananas to use for a snack and as soon as the chickens saw me preparing their snack they all begin chattering very loudly. When the snacks were all passed out I went into the barn to visit with the horses and cats. While I was inside the barn I noticed the goats were also having a morning snack they were all enjoying some alfalfa. Everyday the goats get regular goat food in a pellet form as well as hay but when they are given some alfalfa they act like it is a special treat. I stayed in the barn for awhile watching the goats enjoying their alfalfa and playing with the cats and when I was done I went and finished my work for the day. Well I will be back again tomorrow morning so check back soon for more stories, pictures and information from the City Boy on the Farm.

Muffa the Farm Foreman

Most mornings when I come to the farm within a few minutes I am greeted by Muffa who is a domestic short hair cat that Pam rescued about two years ago. His life started with a family that did not care for him and he was left to roam the streets in the neighborhood of one of Pam's friends. Muffa was terrorizing Pam's friends cats and made her life quite miserable but Muffa's owners did not care. So a plan was put together for Muffa to be saved from his neglectful family and brought to live on the Dancing Goat Farm. After a few weeks Muffa started to become more comfortable with his new surroundings and turned quickly into the Farm Foreman. Muffa likes to join me while I am cleaning and feeding the animals. When the cleaning and feeding is done I get a wheel barrel to put the fresh hay in so I can clean the egg boxes. As soon as I have the wheel barrel full of the hay in jumps Muffa wanting to tag along for a ride. Muffa's is short for Mustafa which means "the chosen one" and Muffa was surely meant to be the Farm Foreman at the Dancing Goat Farm. Well I will be back again tomorrow so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Mornings on the Farm

Everyday when I come to work at the Dancing Goat Farm I always start my morning by checking in on the two horses Missy and Cisco. I like to start their day with some attention and fresh hay which I can tell they appreciate. I then go and check on the rescue kittens and cats that we have in the barn and give them a lot of love and reassurance and a few cans of cat food. From there I take a walk around the farm to make sure there are no immediate concerns that we would need to address. Once I am satisfied with everything I start the feeding, cleaning and gathering of the eggs which takes me inside of the cages where I interact directly with the chickens. I take this time to also check on the chickens to make sure there are no problems or health concerns. After that work is finished I do some general maintenance work as well as any projects that need to be done. Even though there is a lot of hard work to do when I am at the farm I still always find the time to visit with the animals on a personal level that along with seeing them all so happy and healthy is the greatest reward of all. Well I will be back on Tuesday so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories, pictures and information.

Happy to be on the Farm

The weather has been beautiful the last few days and it has been fun to work on the farm because all the animals are happy and active. Here at the Dancing Goat Farm we have all types of animals. The farm does not only have animals to produce milk and eggs but we also have many animals that are rescues and call the farm home. At the farm we have rescued roosters and hens as well as cats, dogs, ducks, rabbits and even a few older retired goats. Pam believes that every animal should be given a chance to live a good life. We have helped rescue and save many injured or sick animals. We all work with these animals until they are rehabilitated or adopted and sometimes they are very lucky and become part of the farm forever. The compassion that Pam has for the animals and her willingness to fight for their survival is what most draws me to work here at the farm. Pam and all the animals truly have been a godsend for me and have changed my life forever I am so HAPPY to be on the FARM. Well I will be back again this weekend so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories and pictures.

Four New Baby Chicks

Well it was another great weekend at the farm and even though the weather was a little cool the animals were very happy and I was able to get a lot of work done. Sunday morning was the coldest morning of the weekend and I was all bundled up with my wool hat and jacket. I did all my usual work which is cleaning all the chicken and quail cages as well as gathering all of their eggs. After I am done with that work I start on any projects that need to be done around the farm or things that Pam has asked me to do. As I was finishing up for the day on Sunday I started to hear high pitch tweets coming from one of the smaller chicken cages located right near the barn. I decided to go and investigate and to my surprise there were three new chicks hopping around as well as one that was just starting to hatch. After being on the farm for a year now this was the first time I witnessed a baby chick being born it was amazing to watch it pushing itself out of its shell. I watched for about ten minutes until the new baby chick was completly out of its shell. It was so exciting they are such little chicks but still being just minutes old the first thing that all four of them did was seek out food and their mothers warmth. Well I'll be back again at the farm tomorrow so check back soon for more stories and pictures from the City Boy on the Farm.

Huddling Together to stay Warm

When I got to the farm this morning it was cooler than it has been in a while. The cooler weather does not affect the animals but I think it does make them feel more comfortable. I noticed while I was cleaning and feeding that because it was so windy today the chickens and quails were huddling together to stay warm. Also there are a few new baby chicks whose moms were making sure that they stayed underneath them so they could get the warmth from their bodies. After I did my work for the day I walked around the farm to make sure all the animals would be ready for the cooler evening. I had to cover a few of the chickens to make sure that they would be safe from the high winds. As I was getting ready to leave I noticed that the quails in the large cage had all gotten together in one large basket to use one another for their body heat there must have been at least fifteen quails in one basket it was quite a sight. Well I will be back tomorrow morning all bundled up because the weather is supposed to be cold so check back soon to see how all the animals and the City Boy on the Farm are doing.

Welcoming the Peking Ducks

I has been a beautiful start to the week with the weather being so beautiful all the animals have been very happy. This morning I got to the farm before the sun came up and it was still dark so I decided to go into the barn to feed the cats and the horses. When I was done with my work in the barn the sun had already come up so I went to start taking care of the chickens. As I left the barn I noticed out of the corner of my eye a new enclosure that had been built right behind the large main chicken enclosure. I went to investigate and to my surprise I found a pair of Peking ducks. The two new ducks looked very happy walking around quacking you could tell they were enjoying their new home. At the farm we have chickens, quails, rabbits, goats, horses, dogs, cats and now ducks. Well like Pam always tells me there's always room for more. I will be back early tomorrow morning so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Noises from the Barn

This morning it was cooler on the farm than it has been for a while and all the animals were alert and active when I arrived. As usual I cleaned, feed and gathered the eggs from the chickens and quails and then changed their hay where necessary. As I was working I heard chickens chattering loudly somewhere in the barn so I decided to go investigate. I went from stall to stall and finally came upon the source of the disturbance, it was Tex and a few of the other free roaming chickens interacting with the goats in their stall and scratching through the hay looking for a snack. I always enjoy seeing the different animals on the Dancing Goat Farm interacting with one another so I took a few minutes and watched them all enjoying themselves together. This kind of behavior reassures me that all the animals are very happy on the farm. Well I will be back again bright and early tomorrow morning so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories, information and pictures.

Naked Neck on the Loose

The weather has been so beautiful the last few mornings that all the animals on the farm have been very active and happy. At the farm we have chickens, quails, goats, cats, dogs and two horses and almost all the animals live in stalls, enclosures or cages except for the cats. There are also three chickens that get to roam the farm freely because they did not do well being with the other chickens. The chickens that roam free on the farm always stay on the property and are very well behaved never bothering any workers, volunteers or visitors. Recently I noticed that a Naked Neck Turken was being picked on by the other Naked Necks in his enclosure and I knew I would have to move him somewhere else but that would not easy because he is a rooster. After trying for over thirty minutes I could not find any place he would be accepted so I put him in the quail area which is enclosed and has a gate for the day. The next morning when I arrived at the farm the Naked Neck Turken was no longer in the quail area and was no where to be found. I went ahead and started my work for the day and as soon as the sun started to come up I saw the Naked Neck Turken come from around the back of the main chicken enclosures he had made it through his first night. It has been a few days now and Homer has been roaming freely on the farm and I am happy to say he is fitting in well with the three other free roaming chickens and is also very well behaved. Well I will be back in the morning so check back soon to see how all the animals and the City Boy on the Farm are doing.

Preparing the Snacks

Ever time I come to the Dancing Goat Farm I clean and feed the chickens and quails as well as gather all their eggs. Some days there are vegetables, fruit and bread that have been donated to the farm as snacks for the chickens. After I have finished my work I start to prepare the donated snacks and as soon as I begin all the chickens on the farm start to chatter loudly in anticipation. While I prepare the vegetables, fruit and bread the chickens watch my every move as they patiently wait for their turn at being served their special treats. As I go from cage to cage to serve up the snacks I am greeted with loud crows, fancy dances and flapping wings the whole farm comes alive with excitement it is quite a unique experience the donated snacks really do make it a special morning. Well it has been another wonderful weekend at the farm and I look forward to the new week so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Missy makes a Pit Stop

It has been another wonderful and productive week at the Dancing Goat Farm. As always I feed and cleaned all the chickens and quails as well as gathered all their eggs. I also had some extra time to finish a few projects that we had started earlier in the week. This morning while Pam was going to the opening of the brand new Aldi's she asked if I could put Missy the farms eighteen year old quarter horse outside in her enclosure. Of course I was more than happy to help so I went into the barn to get Missy and as soon as she saw me she came right over to the door of her stall as if she knew it was time to go outside. I put on her lead and then opened the stall door and started to take her around the back of the barn but halfway to her enclosure she decided it was time for a pit stop. Missy stopped right in her tracks and started to snack on a patch of fresh grass she had discovered. I was patient and after a few minutes I was able to get her moving again and we continued to her enclosure where she enjoyed the rest of the afternoon. Well it is the beginning of another weekend so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more pictures, stories and updates.

Another Great Farm Day

Twice a year at the Dancing Goat Farm we have a Farm Day so that Pam's friends, customers, and people she knows have a opportunity to see the farm first hand. The Dancing Goat Farm is a working farm and there is always a lot of activity going on which makes it hard to allow general visitors so Farm Day gives Pam the chance to share her farm with everyone. When we have a Farm Day all the farm workers and volunteers have to pull together to make sure the farm is safe and ready for a large group of quests. By Saturday afternoon the farm was prepared for the arrival of the quests the next morning at 10am. On Sunday morning everyone that has helping with Farm Day was there by 9am and all the animals were excited by all the people and activity. As the quests started arriving I greeted them at the front gate with Zumba who is one of the younger female goats. Zumba loves attention and was more than happy to pose for a picture with anyone who was interested. When all the quests had arrived they all gathered at the entrance to the farm were Pam met them and took them on a personal tour of the farm. When the tour was over everyone got the chance to meet some of the farm animals first hand as well as the people who work on the farm. When the day was done I could tell that everyone had a good time from the kids to the grown ups. We had all worked extra hard at the farm but it was worth it because we had another successful Farm Day. Well I will be back Tuesday morning so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories and pictures.

Saying Hello to the Chicks

These are a few rescue chicks that now call the Dancing Goat Farm their home.

Cisco on the Loose

Cisco is the eighteen year old mini horse that has been living at the Dancing Goat Farm for about twelve years. Cisco has a very care free attitude and is very independent but quite loving all at the same time. Whenever I am at the farm I get the chance to walk Cisco out to the fenced in pasture at the front of the farm for the day so he can run around and get some exercise. After Cisco is out in the pasture I go and get Missy the eighteen year old quarter horse to join him but today when I returned with Missy our care free Cisco was no longer in the fenced area. Since this is not the first time that he has gotten out I was not that worried so I went ahead and settled Missy in first. After Missy was settled in I started to check to see if there were an breaks in the fencing and sure enough by the main road I could see a large piece of fencing was knocked down and on the other side of the fence was Cisco in a small ditch enjoying the wild vegetation. I calmly walked across the pasture and went over to Cisco and got him back on his lead and then brought him to the round pen that is next to the bunk house while I went to repair the fence. When I had finished the repairs to the broken fence I came back to the bunkhouse to find Cisco had gotten out of the round pen and was now helping himself to some chicken feed. I stood there and laughed and let him enjoy himself for a few minutes and then I took him to the smaller side pen were he happily spent the rest of his day...I hope. Well I will be back early tomorrow morning so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories and pictures.

Time to Collect the Eggs

Every morning after I am done feeding and cleaning the chickens its then time to collect their eggs. There are four enclosures in the front of the farm and each one has a nesting box where the chickens nest in and lay their eggs. As I open the nesting box door you can hear the chattering from the nesting chickens who do not want to be disturbed. The chickens seem to know that my intentions are good and they allow me to collect the eggs and clean out the boxes. After collecting the eggs I reline the boxes with fresh hay and the hens jumped right back in ready to start the process over again. Next I collect the eggs from the row of separate cages in the front of the bunk house these are set up so that you can feed and clean the chickens from the front while collecting eggs from the nesting boxes in the back. After the eggs are removed from these cages I then go to the back of the farm where there are a few more large enclosures which are set up with the nesting boxes inside the cage so you have to enter into the cage to collect the eggs. When entering the enclosures I have to come in slowly because all the chickens come right over to see what I am doing but they eventually clear a path so I can get to the nesting boxes. After all the eggs have been collected I bring them to Pam and she prepares them to be sold at a few local markets. Well I will be back again Tuesday so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories and pictures.

Fresh Hay Day

On Saturday's the chickens get fresh hay and they always let me know they appreciate it.

Saturday Morning Market

This weekend is the beginning of the market www.saturdaymorningmarket.com which takes place every Saturday Morning til the end of May in Downtown St. Petersburg. When the markets starts up again things really start getting busy here at the Dancing Goat Farm. Every Saturday morning during market season Pam is up early getting ready and she is on the road by 7:30am. I always make sure to get to the farm before she leaves on Saturday so we can discuss any current projects or any animal concerns. When Pam is ready to leave all the chickens and goats start getting very excited while she is pulling away in the van with the trailer it's like they are all wishing her good luck for the day. Once she has left the day begins at the farm and I start cleaning and feeding the chickens and quails as well as gather all their eggs. After all the cleaning and egg gathering is done I work on any projects we are doing and before I leave for the day I make sure to check on all the animals as well as share my snacks with a few of my special friends. Well I will be back early tomorrow morning so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more interesting stories and pictures.

Tex helps Himself

Tex helps himself to a snack this morning while I was feeding all the caged chickens.

Protecting myself from Bing

Bing is the Polish Rooster that wondered into my neighborhood and he is the reason we both came to the Dancing Goat Farm. When we first arrived at the farm when it was time to clean Bings cage you had to be careful because he would protect his new ladies with his life. It started to become a problem to get into the cage to clean, feed and collect the eggs. Every time I went in I had to take a trash can cover in with me to use as a shield this was hard on us both and I did not want Bing to get hurt during his fury. If I have learned one thing on the farm you have to be able to think outside the box. After a few days of thinking about the situation of controlling Bing safely I decided to use a plastic milk crate as a temporary holding cage. When I came in the next day I got a plastic milk crate and went to Bings cage as I opened the door Bing approached me but instead of having to protect myself I calmly placed the milk crate over him at which time he just sat down and started to complain. This was a great moment because I now was able to clean, feed and collect the eggs with no problems. I have been using the milk crate for months now and Bing is used to it and calmly waits under the crate until I am done. Well it is the end of another weekend and I will be back on Tuesday so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Morning Snack for Jackson

Jackson is a 200 lb English Mastiff who really enjoys his morning snack.

Pam returns Home

Well it has been a long and hard two weeks at the Dancing Goat Farm while Pam has been away in West Virginia visiting her family but everyone pulled together and everything worked out great. While Pam has been gone I made sure to get to the farm by 6:30am every morning so I could check on all the animals to make sure they were all doing alright after being alone throughout the night. It has been dark and very peaceful when I first arrive at the farm in the morning but the moment the chickens realize I am there they start to crow and move around it is a little surreal to hear all that chicken chatter coming from out of the darkness. Since I have been getting to the farm so early and it is still dark I have been starting my day inside the barn by visiting with the goats and also feeding the farm cats and the two horses their breakfast. After about twenty minutes of working in the barn the sun would start to come up so I could start doing my work outside for the day. These two weeks without Pam have given me a greater appreciation for what she does at the farm. To maintain the farm everyday is very hard work, you must also be patience and very resourceful but most of all you must love the animals and I know Pam loves the animals very much because she will do anything for them to keep them healthy and happy. Well now that Pam is back I will be able to write in my Blog more often so check back soon for more stories and pictures from the City Boy on the Farm.

Coach Enjoys the Afternoon

Well it has been a long and hot week at the Dancing Goat Farm and everyone misses Pam who is visiting her mother in West Virginia. Today we were lucky because all of the rain had made it much cooler and I could tell all the animals were happy. I did all my usual work today plus on Saturdays I always clean out all the large chicken enclosures. When I am finished with the cleaning I put fresh hay into the enclosures and right away all the chickens let me know they appreciate it by crowing, clucking and doing a few silly dances. On Saturdays I also spray out the small cages located in the front of the farm. Sometimes while cleaning these cages there will be a chicken that needs to get out and spread their wings for a little while and today that was Coach. Coach is a little fancy rooster with a great personality who is about two years old. About six months ago after a serious infection in his foot we had to remove Coach's leg to save his life. After a few weeks of rehabilitation Coach got stronger and now he is doing very well and hops around on his one leg with no problem. I could tell Coach wanted to get out today so I let him spend a few hours running around the farm and when he was done he let me know it was time to put him back in his cage where he settled down for the afternoon. Well I will be back again early in the morning so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more pictures, stories and interesting information. ALSO VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.cityboyonthefarm.com

Sneaking a Snack

It was raining this morning at the farm but it was a lot cooler and all the animals were enjoying the break from the heat. I did my usual work cleaning, feeding and gathering the eggs. When I am feeding the chickens I go from cage to cage and take the time to visit with them. While I am visiting with the chickens I am also making sure everyone is doing well and looking healthy. Today when I went into the Coronation Sussex's cage I set down the feed scoops to clean the nesting box. As I started cleaning and replacing the hay I noticed out of the corner of my eye that two of the Coronation hens were sneaking a snack out of the feed scoops. I stood there for a few minutes and let the ladies enjoy their special snack and when they were done I finished my work and went on with my day, Well tomorrow I will be back at the farm so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm to see how we are all doing.

The Morning Egg Collection

The eggs are gathered in the morning and again at night these eggs are from this morning.

Tex and the Goats

This morning I was greeted at my car by Tex and a few of the other free roaming chickens on the Dancing Goat Farm. As soon as I got out of my car I gave out a few snacks and as I was walking up to the farm those chickens followed me hoping on getting something else to eat. The weather was overcast and there was a nice breeze which all the animals seemed to be enjoying because of the cooler temperatures. I was in a hurry today so I got right to work cleaning, feeding and gathering the eggs. When I was done I made sure to take the time to check on all the animals as well as hand out a few more snacks to my special friends. As I was leaving I noticed Tex in one of the outdoor enclosures visiting with the goats he is very social and I guess that's also one of the perks of being a free roaming rooster. Well I will be back tomorrow so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more pictures, stories and interesting information.

Stripes Loves his New Home

This is Stripes he is one of the new rescues who now calls the Dancing Goat Farm his home.

Impossible to Resist

It was a nice morning today and I started the day by feeding, cleaning and gathering eggs. When I was done in the front of the farm I went out back and when I got there I noticed a bunch of goats standing up in their pen trying to get my attention it was as if they were begging for their breakfast. Usually I just take care of the chickens and quails but I love all the animals on the Dancing Goat Farm plus the looks the goats were giving me made it impossible to resist their requests so I stopped what I was doing and went into the barn to find them some food. When I got into the barn I was greeted by several dozens more goats all looking right at me wondering if I was there to feed them also. I luckily found the goat food right away and got a few scoops and quickly got out of the barn. When the goats outside saw me coming back with food they all got very excited and as I started to put their food into their feeder all their heads popped out at the same time it was quite a funny sight. I stood there and watched the goats enjoying their breakfast for a little while and then I went and finished my work for the day with a big smile. Well I will be back again tomorrow bright and early so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Moon over the Farm

When I come to work at the Dancing Goat Farm I arrive early in the morning usually just before the sun comes up. I get to the farm early enough to be there just as all the animals are waking up and starting their day. This morning when I arrived at the farm the moon which was full was shining right over the bunkhouse. The farm looked very mysterious under the glow of the full moon with the bright moonlight shining on the bunkhouse, barn and cages. All of a sudden out of the darkness I saw three little figures approaching me it was the three new rescue kittens that now call the farm their home looking for their morning snack. Slowly the farm started to come to life next chickens started crowing and then the free roaming chickens made their appearance. Then out of the darkness the rest of the farm cats started appearing also looking for their morning snack. Another morning was starting on the farm and as the sun was rising I took one more look at the full moon to enjoy the last moments of it's wonderful glow. Well I will be back again at the farm in the morning so check back soon for more stories, pictures and information from the City Boy on the Farm.

Taking Care of the Chicks

These are three orphaned Rhode Island Red chicks that I take care of everyday.

Weekend on the Farm

It was another wonderful weekend at the Dancing Goat Farm and all the animals are doing well. The weather was overcast helping keep the temperature down making it easier to get work done. I did all of my usual work which is cleaning, feeding and gathering the chicken and quail eggs. I also had enough time to finish the watering system we have been building for the cages located at the front of the farm. The watering system has a large rain barrel which can hold and collect enough water to keep the chickens watered for several days. The new system also eliminates the need for having to change and clean the water bottles daily. At first the chickens were a little confused with the new way to get their water but with in a few hours everyone had figured it out. It felt good to not have to worry about the chickens water bottles anymore and now all the chickens cages on the farm have the same system making it easier for everyone. Well I will be back again tomorrow so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Muffa the Farm Foreman

Most mornings when I come to the farm within a few minutes I am greeted by Muffa who is a domestic short hair cat that Pam rescued about two years ago. His life started with a family that did not care for him and he was left to roam the streets in the neighborhood of one of Pam's friends. Muffa was terrorizing Pam's friends cats and made her life quite miserable but Muffa's owners did not care. So a plan was put together for Muffa to be saved from his neglectful family and brought to live on the Dancing Goat Farm. After a few weeks Muffa started to become more comfortable with his new surroundings and turned quickly into the Farm Foreman. Muffa likes to join me while I am cleaning and feeding the animals. When the cleaning and feeding is done I get a wheel barrel to put the fresh hay in so I can clean the egg boxes. As soon as I have the wheel barrel full of the hay in jumps Muffa wanting to tag along for a ride. Muffa's is short for Mustafa which means "the chosen one" and Muffa was surely meant to be the Farm Foreman at the Dancing Goat Farm. Well I will be back again tomorrow so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Rescue Kitties saying Good Bye

It has been another great week at the Dancing Goat Farm even though the temperature has been very hot all the animals on the farm are doing well. This week we said good bye to three of the rescue cats that we have been fostering for a little over two months. At the farm besides chickens, quails, goats, dogs, cats and horses we also foster rescued cats from the local www.nationalhumane.com National Humane Society. We foster the special cats that need extra time to become socialized and more used to being around people. We keep the rescue cats in the barn right by the goats milking room so they are right in the middle of the action and get a lot of attention from everyone coming in and out of the barn. When the rescue cats finally calm down and start to like people and other animals we know it is time for them to go back to the shelter so they can be adopted. Of course it is a little sad to say goodbye but we all know that we have helped them toward a better life. Anyways within a few days there is always a new group of cats that need our help again and we are all more than happy to help them the same way. Well I will be at the farm all weekend so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories, information and pictures. Also visit www.cityboyonthefarm.com

Snack Time for the Goats

This morning I gave the goats some fresh hay and it quickly became snack time.

Checking on the Chicks

This morning I checked on all the chicks to make sure that they are all feeling good.

Getting out of the Rain

Saturday morning it was raining on and off but at one point it started to rain so hard that I had to run into the barn. As I entered the barn I saw three goats eating while another goat just watched me wondering what I was doing. The barn is the main building that houses the goats and the goats milking parlor. In the barn there are young and adult goats housed in several different stales. I visited with the younger goats as well as the rescue cats that live in the barn to see how everyone is doing. After about twenty minutes the skies cleared and I went back to feeding and cleaning the chickens and quails but I was glad it started to rain because it gave me the chance to visit with the goats and cats. Well it is the start of another week and I will be back again on Tuesday so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Hello from Tex

While working on the farm in the mornings I am always visited by Tex wanting to say hello.

Keeping a Watchful Eye

I took a moment to check on the new baby chicks today while Momma keeped a watchful eye.

Special Snacks for a Special Morning

Every morning when I come to the Dancing Goat Farm I clean, feed and gather the chicken and quail eggs. Some days there are older vegetables, fruit and bread that have been donated to the farm and these items are made into a special snack for the chickens. On these days after I am finished with my work I start to prepare the donated items and as soon as I begin all the chickens start to chatter very loudly in anticipation. While preparing the special snacks the chickens watch my every move patiently waiting for their turn at being served. As I go from cage to cage to serve the snacks I am greeted with loud crows, fancy dances and fluttering wings the whole farm comes alive with excitement the donated snacks really do make it a special morning. Well I will be back at the farm tomorrow so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm.

Complaints about Gathering the Eggs

While gathering the eggs this morning a protective hen voices her complaints.

Saying Hello to Motley

In the barn I noticed Motley perched on one of the stalls so I took a minute to say hello.

Dancing Goat on the Fence

This morning as I was cleaning I noticed one of the young male goats dancing on the fence.

Missy getting Excited

Every morning I visit with Missy and she always gets excited when I bring her a snack.

Hens in the Egg Box

Every morning that I visit the Dancing Goat Farm I clean and feed the chickens and quails as well as gather their eggs. I always start to gather the eggs in the front of the farm where there are five large cages which house about 100 chickens. On the outside of these cages there are large egg boxes which can hold up to five or six chickens at a time. As I go from cage to cage I always open the door to the egg boxes very slowly so I do not scare the chickens. Once I open the door I am always greeted by loud disapproving chatter from the hens in the egg box. Most morning there will be a few chickens sharing the egg box but this morning I was surprised to find in one of the boxes five chickens all crammed into one corner. The five hens were almost on top of one another all trying to sit on the few eggs that were in the box at the same time. They were acting like five old ladies complaining to one another about who's turn it was to sit on the eggs it was quite a scene. After I gathered the eggs from underneath them they all started jumping out of the egg box so they could go eat their breakfast. Well it has been another wonderful weelend and I look forward to the new week so check back soon with the City Boy on the Farm for more stories and pictures.