The Shunkstead

Hand-fed and happy. It doesn’t take long for these girls to come running when the treats come out.

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Coop is coming together! Got some windows put in for better ventilation and light. Next step is painting it all white!

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Who doesn't love a good bath with their dinner 🤣

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First bath day! Volume on to hear the happiness 😊

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This is Willow, making herself right at home on our back deck. Clearly, she’s living her best life.

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Goat play structure on the cheap, with Marley for scale. Pallets, cinder blocks, and a little imagination go a long way on the homestead!

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Well it’s not perfect, but our no-till garden is ready!

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Found this little guy while cleaning out the barn 🐸

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Pea party with the fluff squad!

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We lost Zoomie today, Charlotte's favorite duckling and the first animal to pass on our farm.

Rest well, little one.

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Willow and Pine, synchronized snackers

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Well hello there!

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Golden hour on the Shunkstead.

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Sunshine, ducklings, and soft grass - this is what childhood on the Shunkstead looks like.

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While I would pash back a little and say It is entirely possible to be able to provide your own food for your family, it is very true that being 100% self-sufficient is almost impossible. The idealized Homestead that people have in their minds was part of a broader community for support

Every flock has one… our 'Special Chicken'. Sweet, social, and totally convinced she’s part human 😂

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Dirt delivery day!

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Starting ’em young — our littlest gardener is already digging into the homestead life.

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Max and Marley keeping a close eye on our garden prep. Every farm needs a project manager… or two.

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Nothing says ‘weekend workout’ like pounding T-posts and claiming goat territory. Fence is up, pasture’s ready — bring on the bleats!

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BunBun wanted to wish you a Happy Easter!

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Coming soon to a coop near you… The Fluffening.

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That new chick sound :)

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Meet Willow and Pine — our new backyard brush-clearing crew (with horns)! Already hard at work and stealing hearts.

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Before & After: Mold Makeover

This barn door went from moldy mess to fresh and clean with some serious elbow grease and natural cleaners.

Next up: sealing and ventilation to keep it dry for good.

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Clearing blackberry brambles and debris and found some old railroad spikes buried in the dirt — little reminders that every homestead has its own story.
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Meet our little homestead hopper Bun Bun! First day out exploring the new bunny tractor and soaking up the spring sun. Life on the farm is looking pretty sweet already.

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One day more until we get the keys to our little dream farm. The grass is patchy, the ground’s a bit muddy… but to us, it’s perfect. Can’t wait to bring it to life.

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