As fall and school have arrived, so has our return to Prairie Winds Farm. It is here that my girls take horseback riding lessons, where all of the kids feed the animals. Where we have donned bee suits to work with her hives, where we have rounded up hogs for butcher, where I was chased down by a mad cow, where we have hunted down many a chicken egg, where we have helped with baby goats, milked a goat, witnessed the birth of a calf, hiked various nature trails, and much much more. It was a friend who asked to visit the farm that sparked our return. I have since decided that this will be a weekly thing at the request of my favorite 5.
There are ducks…
Geese…these hatched naturally on the farm, no incubator required, pretty cool.
Sheep, horses, and cattle are found grazing in the pastures.
This is Honey, she is officially top dog in the pasture. When she approaches the other horses make room!
Chickens, and little children:), are found everywhere at the farm. There are groups coming and going constantly getting a taste of the country life.
Jackson prefers the chickens to horses. He LOVES checking for eggs, which always includes a trip up to the hay loft!
After much choring, the girls are awarded riding lessons…the best part.
Part of riding is taking care of these beauties…here is Sydney brushing “Tony the Pony”
Learning how to put on the bridle is all part of the job.
Waiting patiently for his turn to ride.
Even little girl got a ride!
Along with the animals is the beautiful prairie…at least 60 acres of woods, prairie grass, and wildlife.
These flowers are EVERYWHERE on the prairie this time of year.
Goodbye farm…until next week.
