There are more new babies on the ground at Hidden Springs Farms.  Eight new kids in the last 48 hours and still more to come.  These little guys and girls are beautiful.  Our #8 doe had a beautifully colored buckling (and his sister is pretty cute too) 

 I love the little white strip on his nose.  All of the momma's and babies are doing great!

  We also had a new visitor to our barn this morning.  A nice big Snapping Turtle decided that he liked the barn.  Emma found him and she and I decided to escort him out to the pond.  Hopefully he will decide to stay there.

   We like to thank Dani and her children for coming to visit this week.  We all had a great time playing with the new babies and visiting with the nannies.  Our #3 doe has a new home with Dani and family.  She will be a great addition to their family.  She is a sweet doe.

   If the rain will stop long enough, we will be able to get our hay cut very soon.  As was done in the old days, we have bartered the cutting of our hay.  We were lucky enough to find a farmer who raises cattle that will cut and bale our hay in exchange for taking a portion of it.  It works out prefectly for us since we do not need all 60 acres of hay for our animals.  It is a nice way for both families to benefit.

   We are waiting for you to visit!  Contact us soon.  We'd love to have you.

   May is a wonderful time to be at Hidden Springs Farm.  I just love all of the green.  The trees have their leaves, the hay pasture is tall and lush, and the herb garden is coming up wonderfully.  This past weekend, we weaned the 1st set of kids.  It is rather noisy right now as the does call for their kids and the kids call for them.  But everyone is settling in nicely and before long, the kids will forget about nursing and will be waiting for me to bring their feed. 

   Our little bottle baby, BB, is also being weaned.  It is very hard for me not to bring him a bottle when he starts calling me.  But, he is a big boy now!  BB has made friends with our new barn kitty Sissy. 

  Our angora goats, Venus, Weenie, and Holly have had their spring shearing and do look a bit silly without their beautiful coats.  Can you believe they are already growing back in.  It is amazing how quickly their coats grow.  Sam will be sheared this week.  I'm not as young as I used to be so after shearing three, my back decided it needed a rest.  Besides, Sam is a big boy so I will need my strength to shear him.

   We hope that you are enjoying the beautiful weather and wonderful colors of Spring.  We'd love to have you visit us sometime.  Just call or email. 

     Last weekend was spent planting all of our new herb plants.  Working the soil is hard but rewarding work.  It is wonderful to see all of the new plants in the garden and watching them grow.  The aroma is wonderful.  Basil, Tarragon, Rosemary, Sage, and more.  I can't wait for the Lavendar to begin although it will take some more sunny days for that to happen.  There is nothing better then smelling all of the aroma's and cooking with fresh herbs. 

   This year we are adding fresh cut flowers to our menu of items.  A large variety so that we can see what works best in our garden.  I think I will have just about every variety of sunflower.  The colors will be beautiful and I am sure will attract many birds, butterflies, and maybe even some bees. 

   We love this time of year.  Everything is growing and the pastures are a deep shade of green.  It won't be long before we are cutting hay and filling up the hay loft.  We will have hay for sale in addition to our veggies, flowers, and herbs.  Watch for us at the Robertson County Co-Op this summer.  We will list our dates and times on our calendar of events.  And remember, you are always welcome to come out to the farm and choose your own products.  Just call or email us to schedule a convenient time. 

     It seems that Mother Nature is playing tricks on us here at Hidden Springs Farms.  A few weeks ago we enjoyed some wonderful warm, sunny weather and this week we have freeze warnings.  We had a drought last year and this year the rain doesn't seem to want to stop.  Dressing in layers, including our muck boots is the only way to ensure we are covered for what Mother Nature has in store for us each day.

    But regardless of the weather, the beautiful colors of springs are here.  The patures have turned a wonderful deep shade of green and trees have begun to open their leaves.  The boer goat kids are having a wonderful time playing and butting heads.  Just one more month before we start weaning.  It is just about time to start planting the garden with new veggies and flowers for this season.  Our herbs are awakening from their winter sleep and the wonderful aroma is already starting to fill the air.

     This year, we will be selling our herbs, flowers, and veggies at the Robertson County Farmer's Co-Op.  Watch our calendar for days and time.  

     Things seem a little greener and the daffodiles are blooming.  Could it be that Spring has finally arrived?  I certainly hope so but I know that here in Middle Tennessee that Mother Nature usually brings one more winter blast.  But, for now, I will enjoy the warmer weather, watch for the signs that Spring is on its way, and spend more time with the longer daylight hours watching my little kids grow.

     And speaking of kids, we are up to 19 new kids so far this year and only half of our nannies have delivered. Little Big Man did a great job last year and it shows in the kids.  They are BIG, Healthy, and full of ENERGY! 

     We put the greenhouse up today and I will be starting my flower, vegetables, and herb seeds this week after we fertilize and reseed the hay fields.  (There is always something that needs to be done at Hidden Springs Farm!)

     Keep your fingers crossed that Spring  is here to stay.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Little Missy, our 19th new kid of the 2008 season.  We have been very pleased with all of our kids and Missy is another fine example of our wonderful buck Little Big Man.  

We are really enjoying watching all of the little ones grow and play.  And let's not forget BB, our little bottle baby.  He reminds me of a puppy as he follows me around the entire farm.  He is a sweet boy and we are enjoying his company when he isn't too busy playing with his friends. 

     The weather continues to change and doesn't seem to be able to make up its mind.  Last weekend we enjoyed weather in the 60's and then the beginning of the week we were back to having sleet and highs in the lower 30's.  Spring should arrive soon!

Our most exciting season has arrived at Hidden Springs Farm: Kidding Season. Our first kids started arriving on January 31st and continue to arrive almost every day.  Frannie was the first new mother and produced a wonderful little doe we named Dots.   It is such fun to watch the little ones  become more playful each day and to watch them interact with each other.  We  have our very first Bottle Baby that we call "BB".  (that's short for Bottle Baby)  BB is from a set of triplets and his momma simply couldn't handle all three .  So, BB  spends his evenings in a large dog crate in our garage and his days with the other little kids.  This makes it easier for us to feed him as often as needed for a this little guy.  He is growing quickly, loves his adoptive parents, and is quite the character.  We invite you to come for a visit so that you can see our herd growing.  Young children love to play with the babies and spending a few hours at the farm is a wonderful family outing.  Contact us today to arrange your visit.  We promise to have lots of little goats on hand to entertain you!

From our family to yours, a Warm and Merry Christmas to all! 

As the cold air blows in and the days grow shorter, we find ourselves bundling up and working quickly on the farm so that we can accomplish our task before the sun goes down.  It is peaceful though to be on our land as the sun falls.  Everything is so still and quiet.  I've told Ken that my favorite part of the day is early in the morning when I go out to tend to the animals.  I treasure the time I spend on the farm in the morning.  It is a great way to start the day.

Even with Winter in full swing, there is still a lot to do at Hidden Springs Farms.  It is hard to believe, but Spring is just around the corner. I am planning my herb garden and deciding on what vegetables to grow this year.  A cold winter's evening is the prefect time to look through seed catalogs and place your plant orders. 

We wish all of you a very Merry Christas and a Promising New Year!

After what seemed like a never-ending dry and hot summer, fall has finally arrived at Hidden Springs Farm.  It is nice to get up in the early morning and actually need jacket for my trip to the barn to check on and feed the animals.  I was so tired of sweating at 5:30 in the morning. 

The leaves are changing and the colors are simply beautiful.  A heavy dew on the pastures is a welcome relief from the dry summer months.  The animals feel the changes and seem to be enjoying the cooler weather as well.  Or, more likely, the girls are excited to see the falling leaves because leaves are so tasty! 

We are starting to prepare for winter.  In Tennessee, we are never quite sure what winter will bring. Sometimes it can be 70 degrees in January and other times we struggle to find enough clothing to keep us warm in the 20 degree wind chill.  But either way, we need to be prepared and have everything set up.  There is always something to keep us busy.  But, oh my, it is a wonderful life