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Welcome to Hobbs Heritage!
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Thursday, 22 September 2011 02:27 |
One of the best ways to get rid of ticks and chiggars is to raise guineas. Now guineas are not the most pleasant looking birds as they have the smallest little white and red heads on top of a rather interesting body. But they do fly and they do love to find the bugs. They are wild so no matter how hard you try to tame them, they don't go for it. We bought five keets this spring when we butchered our chickens. They were doing fine in their pen as they could see the chickens and yet were protected but one day I realized they should be out getting the ticks so I opened the door and let them go for freedom. Ooops. I didn't count on the fact that our farm dog would not especially favor that idea (she chases any strange birds off which is helpful when it is an owl or a hawk but how to tell her these belong here?) And the other factor I didn't consider was our older two guineas. They would have none of it, no competition in their space. So in a few minutes the 5 little birds were run off the place. I was so sad when they didn't come back at bed time, as I was sure they'd be hungry. Sigh. A few days later, Addy saw them caught in the garden. She let them out and then we only saw them here and there. Then Saturday evening, there they were! No, only one back in the pen and another one beside it. I tried to get them both into the pen but the chickens kept running in there and then the dog wasn't helping matters. Soon the guineas were up on the roof. Only three were back but we put some feed up there and hoped they'd stick around. They didn't. But then today they were back on the roof pecking at the feed. Yeah! When I threw some more up there, they scattered but they did hang around where we keep our hunting dog. I threw some more feed back there and am hoping they will get braver and come home. Maybe the other two will show up too.
Today we had a surprise on our little farm. Our friends who sold us this place, and who own the pastures beside it, brought their horses over. Their other pastures need a rest and so they brought 8 more horses over so that their pasture will get a rest. They not only brought the horses but also a little donkey. It was so fun to watch the horses, they all of a sudden just move together and start running. They are beautiful. This family had brought three horses earlier and put them in our little horse paddock. They took them out and put them out on the pasture with the other ones so now there are 11 horses running free on the pasture north of us. We are learning more about horses every day and at least one of us is a confirmed horse lover. (This is like a dream for her.) You'll have to come out and see them while they are here. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 September 2011 03:15 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 27 April 2011 01:53 |
When we first started Hobbs Heritage, it was to help our then budding teens to earn money. Without a car (not to mention no driver's licenses) we wanted them to come up with a way to earn their own money and learn finances. The first year, they didn't earn any money; in fact, the business was definitely in the hole. But they learned other things, like how to work, how to interact with people, how to handle rain ruining their products, and how to persevere. As the years went by, they added more products and learned more, like how to do a garden, how to pick peaches at just the right time, how to package their products, along with much more. The children had to make spread sheets and know just how much each item cost to produce, how much the gas and fees were, pay the taxes, and they had to learn how much they could expect to earn. But first the business had to pay all expenses. Some times it takes several months of work before the expenses are paid and they can begin to pay themselves. It is an education! But for the record, while we say this is a family business, the parents do not get the money. We oversee the business and lend the vehicles plus labor when needed (it takes many hands to butcher chickens or pick the fruit). When there is any profit, it goes towards paying the children for their labor. Through their hard work and diligence, they have used the money toward mission trips, studying Spanish (four have studied Spanish Immersion in Guatemala), school, midwifery, and attending conferencces in other states. They have also used their own money to invest further in the business buying needed equipment and to expand it. It is always a work in progress, as each child grows older, they take it in a different direction. And of course, when there are no peaches to pick, they get creative trying to come up with other ways to earn money. We thought you might like to know, when you buy products from us, either at our farm or at the market, the Hobbs children are the ones earning the money. So once again, we thank you for your business. It really helps! |
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New Arrivals: Spring Chicks and Ducklings |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011 03:02 |
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Our spring batch of broiler chicks, layers and ducklings arrived today! It's quite fun to watch them run finding food and water and adjusting to their new home. Place your order now for farm, fresh, pasture raised chickens or contact us to get some delicious, free-ranged eggs.  |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011 02:44 |
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Spring is arriving quickly and with it chickens. Place your orders now for farm fresh, pasture raised chickens! Healthy, antibotic free, no added hormones and delicious tasting you don't want to miss it. Chickens will be ready in early-mid June. They'll go fast so place your order now! |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 02:48 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 25 January 2011 23:43 |
Winter Update
It is winter time at Hobbs Heritage Farm. We have laid low on the web site (in case you noticed) along with the chickens who have taken a LONG winter siesta from laying! But the rest of us haven't taken time off! Along with a fall wedding, sending the married couple off to another state, an upcoming graduation, and more, we will soon be making plans for the garden, the broilers, more pullets, and ducks. We have had predator issues along with a few unneighborly dogs but we still have our trusty rescue dog, ShyAnn, who does her best to keep any thing away she thinks might be a threat. We are also thankful for the snow lately. It has been very dry in this part of Kansas, maybe we've gotten 1/2 inch of moisture this fall until the recent snow. So we are grateful to God for not only the beautiful scenes outside of our window, but for the much needed water.
If you're thinking you might be interested in putting in an order for pasture raised chickens, you can contact us at any time and we will let you know what the target date for spring butchering will be. It helps us to know ahead of time so that we can get a large order in asap.
Also, if you're interested in fresh eggs or duck eggs, please let us know. The eggs are cheaper if you come to the farm and we can also sell them at a local farmer's market on the north end of town. We will let you know as soon as they start producing which should be soon as the days grow longer.
One more thing, if you're wanting a special order of cookies, you can let us know and we'll do our best to bake them for you. We aren't that far north of town, you're welcome to come out and pick them up. For more information, please contact us.
In the mean time, stay warm and get ready~it won't be long before spring!  |
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