Wilkes Partnership for Children Fun Festival We had such a fantastic time last weekend at KidsFest, hosted by the Wilkes Community...

🌾🐐 Yesterday we had the joy of joining a beautiful celebration at Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd, VA. While our little farm...

YES, They Wear Party Hats! Make Your Day Alpaca-tastic! Yes - Haystack Homestead's Alpacas DO Wear Party Hats! Looking for a...

Today marks a special occasion that celebrates the beings that share our lives and our land. It's National Farm Animal Day, a time to...

As Thanksgiving approaches, our hearts at Haystack Homestead swell with gratitude for the bountiful harvest and the joy our little...

It’s nearly Thanksgiving already! Prime time to embrace the cozy flavors of autumn. One of the most beloved seasonal treats is the...

Materials you'll need: A medium-sized pumpkin Strong twine or jute rope Birdseed A large spoon A knife or little pumpkin saw A scooping...

I admit that I don't ALWAYS like gnomes - but I sure like this one! And it's easy and inexpensive to make! Directions are below - hope...

PHOTO: Hallie and Lacey enjoying the interaction and attention! In the heart of North Carolina's picturesque countryside, a world of...

In a world that seems to spin faster with each passing day, there's something undeniably charming about slowing down, stepping back, and...

Freshly baled hay in field... When it comes to feeding our beloved farm animals, few things are as fundamental as hay. It's the backbone...

Photo: Our Hair Sheep Buttons: We purchased Buttons & her mom Peaches when Buttons was a tiny lamb. They were slated for market - but are...

Photo: Equine: Lacey (our 'unicorn actress') mini-horse and Tucker our Mini-Horse Stallion - (and Lacey's very best friend) grazing in...

Photo: One of our hens peeking into the tobacco barn (where the feed is kept.) Intro: Chickens have been a beloved part of the...

Photo: Haystack Homestead's alpaca, Autumn, enjoying the attention at an Alpaca Visit Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of...

(Photo: Haystack Homestead's Miss Lily Belle - our favorite Scottish Highlander Hiefer) In the vast and varied landscapes of the United...

When it comes to choosing the perfect pet for your family, the charismatic Nigerian Dwarf goat might not be the first creature that comes...

A bee in one of our pumpkin blooms... Introduction In the intricate tapestry of nature, few creatures play a role as essential as that of...

Title: Can Goats and Sheep Live Together? Exploring Compatibility and Considerations Introduction When it comes to livestock management,...

Photo is of Aspen when she was about 2 months old - but she is 6 months old already! Aspen was our 2nd 'bottle baby' cria that we raised...