Sure Signs of Spring

It appears Farmer Pat and Farmer Bonnie aren't the only ones getting ready for our May 2nd opening. While walking through the farm today I was amazed by all the signs of spring. Thought I'd share a few...

Sure sign #1- BIG Bellies on our Ewes.

Lightening is famous. She has been on NBC26, WGBA twice this winter. Although you may not recognize her without her wooly coat on!

Sure sign #2 - BIG Bellies on our Nanny Goats

Half&Half has always had triplets and one time even quads! By looking at her belly bulge, I'd say this spring will be no different.

Sure sign #3 - BIG Udders. 

Once the udders start to fill with milk you know the nanny is getting ready to deliver.

 Sure sign #4 - BIG Belly on Sis

Sis is usually the first Queen (female cat) on the farm to have her litter. She's a wonderful momma cat.

Sure sign #5 - Hair in the Rabbit's Box

Right before the Doe (female rabbit) gives birth she pulls the hair from under her chin to line her nest. It makes a comfy warm place for her kits (baby bunnies) to live until their hair grows long enough to keep them warm.

Sure sign #6 - Harmony in the Barnyard

As they say "birds of a feather flock together."  But wait! A drake (male duck), a rooster (male chicken) and a tom (male turkey) all hanging out??!??

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Farming Thru the Eyes of a Child

Okay, off to do chores. Let's see...I have animals to feed, cows to milk, hay to bale, manure to spread, hoofs to trim, equipment to repair...ee-gads, a farmer's job is NEVER done.

Now to figure out how to get in there to feed these rascals!!?!

Ah-ha...caught-ya. I'm working up an appetite wrestling these critters. This ain't no job for the faint hearted.

Gotta get to the fields before the sun goes down. Now how do I get this contraption into gear?

to be continued....

Moms FREE on Sunday May 8th

Honoring Coni Keyes and Loretta Rochon on Mother's Day at Mulberry Lane Farm. Come celebrate your Mom with a FREE admission to the farm.

Coni Keyes mother of 13. Pictured are Dad (Bob Keyes), Bonnie, Tim, Dan, Farmer Pat, Perry, Charlie, Cindy, Ken, Ted, Kitty & Karen. Not born yet and missing from photo are Krissy & Kelly.

Loretta Rochon mother of 8. Pictured are Dad (O'Niel Rochon), Danny (Pepe), Rochelle, Steven, Susan, Jillene, Gala, Farmer Bonnie and Robin.

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Bring your Mom to the farm and visit the baby kid goats, baby lambs, baby calves, baby chicks, baby ducklings, baby kittens, baby bunnies, baby, baby, do we have babies! That's why we celebrate all Moms on Mother's Day.

Tours begin continuously between 10-2. Farm closes 2 hours from last tour departure.

Ride a pony, milk a cow, enjoy a hayride, catch a chicken, pet a pig, cuddle a kitten and more.

$10/person. 1 and under 23mos FREE. Moms FREE on Mother’s Day. No other offers apply.

Twin Lambs Born 4.29.11

Farmer Pat found these two little cuties this morning when he went out to do chores. The spotted is a ram lamb (boy). The coal colored is a ewe lamb (girl).

I think this little guy is going to get a lot of attention. He's a cutie pie.

Baby, baby, do we have babies!

Just some of the new born farm animals you'll see this spring...

Interesting animal fact: Did you know that as this little lamb grows she will begin turning light like her mother?

Interesting animal fact: The mother rabbit pulls out hair as part of nest-building. Her kits (or kittens) are born nearly naked with little to no hair. The Doe's hair keeps them warm while their own hair grows. The bunnies had just been born so I didn't want to disturb them.

Interesting animal fact: Almost everyone knows a male cat is called a Tom. (As in "tomcat"). But did you know that the female is called a Queen? Appropriate, don't you think?!?

Interesting animal fact: Geese are the largest waterfowls but spend most of their time on land. Because geese are so noisy some farmers use them as watch-dogs. They'll definitely let you know when someone is approaching!

You'll see these and many more baby animals when you visit this spring. Plus learn more interesting animals facts. Remember...learning can be fun!