Tips for Caring for Your Broody Hens
September 12, 2024
My sweet broody hen and Silkie angel Annie wants babies SO badly. She’s collecting everyone’s eggs and doing her best to stretch
Chicken Salad for Pampered Chickens
August 13, 2024
Good morning from Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, where the chickens get pampered just like family! Our feathered friends can’t get enough of the
Turtle in the Road? Here’s What to Do!
July 29, 2024
At Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, we believe in taking care of all creatures, great and small. Here’s how you can help our slow-moving
My Go-To Recipe for an Awesome Chicken Coop Cleaning & Refresh
July 25, 2024
Here’s how I keep my little silkie flock happy and healthy in their coop with my favorite supplies from Eaton Pet &
Goat Hoof Trimming Tips from our Farrier, Jeff
July 12, 2024
A HUGE shoutout to our awesome farrier, Jeff! Today he worked his magic on 6 goats, 4 donkeys, and 2 horses, but I’m especially fascinated by goat hooves and asked him to share a few things! 🐐❤️
Here are a few tips and visuals for you goat lovers:
Exciting morning at Sweet Bombdiggity Farms!
June 17, 2024
We’re off to bring Duke, our redbone coonhound, a surprise—meet Dolly, a beautiful black and tan coonhound! 🐶💕 Dolly has a few
Live Life Like a Goat When the Side Gate is Left Open
June 12, 2024
There’s something incredibly inspiring about our goats’ adventurous spirits. They approach this new field with a sense of wonder, gratitude, and excitement, reminding us of the joy of exploration. No fear, just pure, unfiltered curiosity and appreciation for the new opportunities before them.
LMU Vet Program Brings Students Right to the Farm to Learn and Offer Quality Care
June 5, 2024
Quality Vet Care at Rural Farms: LMU Brings Vet Students to the Farm to Learn on the Job
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Riedel and eight fourth-year vet students from LMU’s Veterinary Program at Sweet Bombdiggity Farms.
5 Fun Facts About Silkie Chickens
June 3, 2024
I have raised chickens for a few years now, but I added silkie chicks in February from my friends @tractorsupply. It’s been a joy watching them grow and bonding with their sweet personalities. Each one has its charm, and while I have my favorites—like Babs, the cross-beaked Silkie—they are all pretty chill and super sweet. Here’s why you can’t go wrong with this breed.
5 Farrier Tips for Healthy Horse, Donkey, and Goat Hooves
May 21, 2024
Learning never stops, especially when it comes to taking care of our animals. Thanks to insights from our trusted farrier, Jeff, I’ve
3 Reasons our horses wear a fly mask
May 2, 2024
People ask us all the time—what are those things that your horses wear on their heads? No, they’re not just fashionable statements—though I
Building a New Home for Our Silkies: The Walk-In Chateau from Producer’s Pride & Tractor Supply
April 26, 2024
We recently took on an exciting project for our beloved silkie flock—a brand new coop from Tractor Supply. It’s the Walk-In Chateau
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