Dixie Acres Farm

23/04/2025

Turkeys are a hatching

22/04/2025

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01/03/2025

The turkeys like to hide their eggs in the woods when they lay them.

24/02/2025

Starting of day one of the next batch of turkeys

02/02/2025

02/02/2025

Ok now the goats can't get on the front porch anymore

01/02/2025

Evening walk on the trails with the animals

08/12/2024

Took the boys out for their walk on the trails this and the turkeys decided they had to come along

30/11/2024

Let's go boys your falling behind

30/11/2024

Luke is such a sweet heart

30/11/2024

The boys had some fun on their trail walk tonight

03/11/2024

The chicken coop was pretty messed up by the recent hurricanes. Built them a new fort Knox coop and they moved into this evening. They seem confused. Lol but will get used to the new digs in a couple days.

30/08/2024

Luke and Ranger got a taste of their first apples today. Luke loved it but Ranger not at all. He's a picky eater.

16/08/2024

Hurricane debris clean up is still underway at the farm

09/08/2024

Use our new Chatgpt link to ask any questions such as health about your animals
Example:
why do goats scratch

Goats scratch themselves for several reasons, much like other animals:

Itching: Goats may scratch to relieve itching caused by parasites like mites, lice, or ticks. These external parasites can cause significant discomfort, leading goats to rub or scratch against objects to alleviate the itching.

Shedding: During shedding seasons, goats might scratch themselves to help remove loose hair or dead skin. This helps them maintain a healthy coat.

Allergies or Skin Irritations: Goats can develop skin irritations or allergies to certain plants, bedding materials, or chemicals. Scratching helps soothe these irritations.

Comfort or Grooming: Goats may also scratch themselves as part of their normal grooming behavior, helping to keep their skin clean and free of debris.

Boredom or Habit: Sometimes, scratching can be a habitual behavior, especially if a goat is bored or stressed.

It's important to regularly check your goats for signs of parasites or skin issues, especially if they seem to be scratching excessively.