You’ve heard the saying, “The wood stove was so hot the kettle was rocking”. Yet, you’ve probably not actually seen it happen! Right? Today when I looked at the kettle on the stove... it was rocking!
Having just bought our 22 Acres on West Branch and Franklin Brook, here in Bear River, in August, we haven’t yet obtained a Tractor or Wheeler. Yet, we need wood. We have about 4-5 cords of well seasoned wood, but still want to add to it. One Tree that can…
Yes, we know! Roosters don’t lay eggs! However, a month or so ago when we were only getting one egg a day, from our Youand Pullets, I jokingly asked our Rooster Buddy to teach the Hens to lay Eggs! Since then he’s been doing a good job of it! He…
Archie and Carl are twin Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Bucks. Here at Briden Farm, in Bear River, Nova Scotia. They enjoy the company of ladies and the ladies, or Does, sure think they’re a couple of real Studs! Learn More at BridenFarm.com
Here at Briden Farm we have Chickens, as you’ll hear in the background and Nigerian Dwarf Goats. This video shows how we house and feed our boys, Carl and Archie! Yes, two bucks, in the same pen, getting along, even in rut! They are twins and have been raised together…
F you have animals, and fences, then you know that they take lots of care, and this is a walk around one of the pastures where we run our Nigerian Dwarf Goats. The Does do great in here, for about three weeks to a month! Till they get bored! Then…
We’ve had three groups of Chickens here at Briden Farm, all at various ages and stages! All housed in three different houses, or smaller pens, and now we’re working to move them all in a larger Coop where they’ll all coincide. This video shows the morning after the night before,…
Recently when We needed a Nigerian Dwarf Buck for our Doe, Nanna,we were faced with having to travel two to four hours to get her bred! As we were contemplating that, a local friend contacted us... (read the rest of the story at BridenFarm.com)
The Laneway to Briden Farm is Limed with Humour! The signs as you drive up help distract you from the Cliff! Drive carefully! ;)
Quick Video of our Nigerian Dwarf Goats and some of our Chickens exploring the hillside pasture.
Making a Fence combining “Laying a Hedge” and “Wattle Fence” techniques. Literally hoping for Goat Tight and Hog Strong!
Snow White and Two (and maybe three) of the Seven Dwarfs at our new place, Briden Farm, nearly 22 Acres on West Branch Bear River and Franklin Brook.
Our Goat Family at Briden Farm on the Mountain in Bear River, Nova Scotia.
Some tips, talk, and a walk, showing our gardens and some of the work we’ve been doing.
A Walk in the Garden with Brian Hurlburt showing some highlights, issues, and solutions to our gardening to date. Sorry, we lost signal at the end! Another trade off that comes with Country living!
A walk in our backyard and garden with me, Brian Hurlburt. 16 June 2020.