Half-Acre Hobby Farm

Half-Acre Hobby Farm We are a small, family operated backyard hatchery.

We keep our farm attitude stuffed in a suburban dreamscape ✨
City life won’t keep our birds away from their wild roots!🌿
Our number one priority is our animals hapiness🕊️🦆🐣

08/17/2025

✨🐥 Ever wonder why your drake suddenly looks a little… scruffy after mating season?

That’s because he’s going through what’s called an Eclipse Molt! During this time, your drake sheds those bright, flashy feathers in exchange for a duller, camouflaged look. You might notice extra feathers scattered around the coop and your handsome boy looking a bit silly—but don’t worry, it’s completely normal.

Even though domestic ducks can’t fly far, they still carry migratory instincts deep in their DNA. The eclipse molt is one of those built-in survival tricks, allowing drakes to blend in with the hens and avoid attracting predators once breeding season ends. Think of it as their “secret agent” disguise. 🕵️‍♂️🦆

The good news? His vibrant plumage will return in the spring, just in time to strut his fancy feathers for the ladies again. 💃

👉 Pro tip: This is also one of the best times for bonding with your drake. With hormone levels lower, many drakes enjoy extra attention and gentle preening—helping rub off those loose feathers while strengthening the bond between you and your flock protector.

🌈 The more you know, the happier your flock will be!
Happy Sunday, homesteaders and farm friends! 🪶✨

🐇💕 Meet Mable & Moo 💕🐇These two beautiful bonded does came to us from a rescue situation, and while their ages are unkno...
08/16/2025

🐇💕 Meet Mable & Moo 💕🐇

These two beautiful bonded does came to us from a rescue situation, and while their ages are unknown, every day with them feels like a gift.

✨ Mable (the cinnamon beauty, 8lbs) is a bundle of love—snuggly, affectionate, kiss-giving, and happiest when she’s curled up in your arms for hours.
✨ Moo (the black-and-white cutie, 6.5lbs) is a silly sweetheart—she makes the cutest little grunts when she’s happy, and loves nothing more than to snuggle just as long as her sister.

They are truly inseparable, and must go to their forever home together. With their size and gentle nature, they’d thrive in a rabbit room of their own, or in a predator-free home where they can roam and play safely. Their personalities also make them wonderful companions for children—they are gentle, snuggly, and full of love.

💡 Because they are older ladies, they are far too old to be bred. They’ll also need to be vetted to get up to date on their vaccines before they can enjoy outdoor playtime.

If you’re ready to open your heart and home to this sweet bonded pair, please reach out to me or Half-Acre Hobby Farm for more details, questions, or to secure Mable & Moo as part of your family.

🌿🐾 Forever means forever, and these girls are ready for their happily ever after.

Hoppy Saturday, friends! 💚

Turtle Airlift ✈️🐢Around here, we’ve got a tradition—if you see a little shelled traveler crossing the road, you give th...
08/10/2025

Turtle Airlift ✈️🐢
Around here, we’ve got a tradition—if you see a little shelled traveler crossing the road, you give them a gentle lift in the direction they’re headed. This sweet buddy got an express trip across the pavement, no tolls required, and continued their journey like nothing happened. Safe travels, little friend! 💚

✨🐦 Love is in the loft! 🐦✨Our stunning fantail × frillback hybrids, the elegant Priscilla and the dashing Price, were sp...
08/10/2025

✨🐦 Love is in the loft! 🐦✨
Our stunning fantail × frillback hybrids, the elegant Priscilla and the dashing Price, were spotted showing off their sweetest courtship dance today. 💃🕺

That can only mean one thing… eggs are on the horizon! 🥚💗
With their unique mix of flowing tail feathers and soft frill, these two are sure to produce truly breathtaking babies.

Could one of their future chicks be yours? 🌿
📩 PM to reserve your future feathered beauty today!

🐰✨ Meet Our Lovely Rescue Girl ✨🐰This beautiful New Zealand doe is looking for a loving forever home! 💗She was rescued f...
07/31/2025

🐰✨ Meet Our Lovely Rescue Girl ✨🐰
This beautiful New Zealand doe is looking for a loving forever home! 💗

She was rescued from a tough situation and brought to our hobby farm in Wyoming, MI for safety. We don’t know her exact age, but she’s visibly healthy, very friendly, and great with kids! 🥰

✅ Flea prevention recently administered
✅ No signs of pests
✅ Loves gentle handling and snuggles
❗ She will need a vet visit for a full check-up

We don’t have a lot of background info—just that she was going to be released into the wild if we hadn’t stepped in. Now she needs a second chance with someone who can give her the love she deserves.

📍 Located in Wyoming, MI
📩 Message us if you’re interested or know someone who might be!

Please share to help us find her the safe, happy home she deserves 🐇💕

06/15/2025

Ever wonder what a tiny Japanese song bird sounds like? 🎶Meet Uno, our handsome Coturnix quail, singing the cries of his people!Hanging out with his girls Chicky (Pearl Fee) and Fiona (Manchurian hen) — it’s a whole vibe. 🐦💛

The newest member of the Half-Acre Hobby Farm, meet Panini! Our black winged OGO pigeon, Pepper, needed a mate. We felt ...
06/15/2025

The newest member of the Half-Acre Hobby Farm, meet Panini!
Our black winged OGO pigeon, Pepper, needed a mate. We felt this handsome boy was a good match.
Welcome to the flock, little buddy! ✨💞🕊️

06/14/2025

Even the hardest working girls need a little pampering! 🛁 Our sweet Sophie has been sitting so patiently on her nest, dreaming of ducklings 🐣 She’s our broody queen, always on the job—so today, she got a well-deserved spa day! Epsom salt bath and all 💅 Take it easy, mama. You’ve earned it!🦆💖✨

EDIT: PAIR SOLD! 💞🐦✨ Two sweet little OGO pigeons are ready to find their forever home!This adorable nesting pair (male ...
06/08/2025

EDIT: PAIR SOLD! 💞

🐦✨ Two sweet little OGO pigeons are ready to find their forever home!
This adorable nesting pair (male & female) just fledged two weeks ago, and are looking for a cozy place to call their own. 💛

📩 PM if you’re interested in giving these cuties a loving new roost!

🥚✨ Fresh from the aviary! ✨🥚We have 11 dozen jumbo Coturnix quail hatching eggs ready to go—collected between 6/6–6/8 an...
06/08/2025

🥚✨ Fresh from the aviary! ✨🥚
We have 11 dozen jumbo Coturnix quail hatching eggs ready to go—collected between 6/6–6/8 and fresh as can be!

Whether you’re looking to hatch your own flock or whip up a gourmet breakfast, these little beauties are ready for action.

💌 Send a message if you want some fresh eggs today!🥚🍳🐣

06/05/2025

🎥🦆 A happy day for some very happy ducks!
Sunshine, splashes, and a whole lot of waddling — what more could they ask for?
What do you think they’re so excited about? ✨

Happy hatching season! Our coturnix quail are laying in full force! We have a stunning variety of jumbos and celadon lay...
05/21/2025

Happy hatching season!
Our coturnix quail are laying in full force! We have a stunning variety of jumbos and celadon layers. Our birds, hatched and hand raised in our backyard, are 3rd gen from our handpicked bloodlines. We selectively removed any agression or genetic defects from the flock, so all of our hatchlings are in prime health!
We can turn out small or large orders on request. Bear in mind that because of our size, we only hatch to order. We do not have chicks on demand.
We require a 3 week notice for the incubation period.
PM us for details and requests :)

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