Ending 2022 with Gratitude

As we end 2022, we do so with gratitude. This year we did suffer some loss. One was our beloved old rooster, Henry. I still find myself looking for my buddy and then sadly I'm reminded he is gone. Time took my boy but will never take the memories I have of his kind soul. 

We also lost our last and final goat, Maddie (left). She was taken by time as well, but she lived a wonderful old life bossing the alpaca boys around and that is a priceless memory I will never forget. She did not take kindly to being bossed around and would let it be known mostly with a head butt. She lived life on her terms and made no exceptions. 

As we end this year, we do it with gratitude. After the past few years and getting through Covid, this year paid us back with a record year, helping us to rebound from the previous years. As we locked the animals up this evening, we discovered 2 eggs. We haven't had eggs in 2 months. Perhaps this is what's to come in the year ahead, but we can only look with hope and remember that our gratitude for all we have in health and family is more than enough. 

All of us at Coon Hollow Farm would like to thank everyone for your support. 

We wish you all a wonderful and great New Year ahead!

 

The End of an Era

Sadly, our old rooster Henry passed away today ending an era of the world's sweetest rooster to ever rule a flock. He was such a kind soul but did not suffer any shenigans in his flock. He came to us almost 10 years ago with a batch of 9 chicks that a schoolteacher in NYC for her students. I don't know how they got in touch with me but somehow those chicks made their way here. We ended up with 6 roosters and 4 hens. Henry was the last of them all. I will miss him so much, he escorted me constantly, even watching over me. He kept the other roosters in line right up until yesterday. He had been slowing down and spending more time taking it easy. His best friend Helen, our blind chicken would enjoy breakfast together each morning.

So now, Barney will step up to guard the flock. He is a year and half old Barnevelder rooster, hence why we call him Barney! He's been hoping for this promotion since he became a big guy.

Our other rooster, Chester will remain the beta rooster. His disposition is just like Henry's, just a kind sweet lover of the hens everywhere. We have had a few losses this year, but losing Henry hits a bit hard. We will miss him, but Tim will not miss his crowing!

 

New Gift Ideas-Dryer Balls!

Give the gift of sustainability with these handmade Dryer Balls from our very own alpacas!

Each Dryer Ball s individually handcrafted through a felting process. It's a timely process that happens through time. Dryer Balls help cut down on drying time, soften your clothes, have no chemicals in them and absorb moisture. 

 Each set is $20.00 and is offered on our Etsy page. Give the gift of small business this year!

Dryer Balls-alpaca - Etsy