Phoenix farm
351 Foxboro-Stirling rd K0k2b0 Belleville, ON, Canada

So my nuggets Thank you to the lovely ladies at Stirling feed and seed for calling me to let me know someone had been a no show for these babies . Red sex links are a cross breed specifically created so that babies are auto sexing at birth Girls are red boys are white makes it very easy to dispose of unwanted males Someone had actually ordered these males and then never showed up .... lucky day for these babies ... Funny story ... nobody actually counted them until tonight ... it’s actually 16 baby roosters Lol See more

Welcome nuggets !!!

There’s the horse I remember !! my handsome boyz

Not ready to say goodbye to this old guy We spent some time making sure he’s comfortable today ... the excessive hair is due to his longtime steroid use to control his breathing difficulties

We lost Rocket today .... King Buddykins is well on his way to be some kind of therapy creature .... he was all playful and bouncy until he saw me crying ......

Came across this in my favorite group ... made me cry , somewhere I have a photo of myself same age different duck ... I’ll find it ... never be afraid to be courageous

Pls keep little Rocket man , Rocky, Rocket in you thoughts tonight .... I don’t know what he got into or how , but he feels like crap , I’ve got the best duck minds in my world helping me .... thank you Wendy Lee Fountain

And this they’ve been locked out of the sand ring for a few days because of the ice .... can you tell lol

Happy horse on national horse day

Today’s efforts ... broccoli Brussels sprouts put away or frozen .....pie , applesauce , spaghetti sauce , banana bread .... should also be making coleslaw , sauerkraut, and doing something with eight gigantic turnip lol and don’t get me started on pumpkins.... Operation clean out garden , clean out pantry well under way ..... yes I could live off the grid

Phoenix Farm is offering, outdoor greenery decorations for sale. Bonus! - They are in reusable wooden crates. 100% of the profit goes to the farm animals for food and medical expenses. $50 each. Pick up in Belleville or at the farm. Happy holidays!

Working on the paperwork yet again , found our old logo I get to keep my name

There are times in life when reading about courage from a horse will touch you to your soul. This story touched us like that and we wanted to share with you. L...ife Magazine named the filly in the photo as one of the Top 100 Heroes in American History. She was a former Korean race horse who was purchased by a Marine at a Seoul race track in 1953 for $250, and she served in the Korean War with such distinction she was awarded the rank of Staff Sergeant USMC. Her name would become SSgt Reckless. One of her battles.the Battle of Vegas was hopeless. Chinese troops outnumbered the 2nd Battalion of the 5th Marines by ten to one. It seemed there was no chance for a victory other than to withdraw the Marines and regroup for a counter attack, but the troops at Vegas were nearly cut off. Escape was almost impossible. The Battalion determined the best tactic for escape was to protect the movements of the Marines with cover fire, and a heavy wall of fire was to be provided by launching continuous rounds from recoilless riflesotherwise known as reckless rifles. High ground was chosen for the gun placements, but the needed ammunition was heavy. The rugged winding trails leading to their placements were 45 degrees up-hill. Supplying ammo would be difficult, but constant re-arming of the guns was needed in order for the plan to succeed. The wall of fire could not stop until the Marines were safe. Reckless had been trained to supply these reckless rifles on the front lines with ammo while avoiding enemy fire as much as possible. Her learning had been swift, and she did her task without assistance from a human. The battle lasted for five days. In one 24 hour period alone, while under heavy fire, the little sorrel mare made over fifty trips up the rugged winding trails of the forty-five degree hill. On that day she traveled over 35 miles, and carried more than 4 tons of ammo to the gun emplacements with no human assistance. She stopped only once: to put herself between three trapped Marines and enemy fire while shielding them to safety. Twice wounded, she was undaunted. She knew the importance of her task, and every Marine in the Battalion knew it, too. They gave her water and food, and cleaned blood from her eyes as she passed them by. . In the end the plan worked, and constant fire never ceased. The fire curtain held, and protected the Marines as they regrouped, and then re-took the territory. The battle was won. At the end of the battle, Sgt Reckless was given a rub down and special treats. She drank water, beer, and soda from the helmets of grateful Marines. The next day she awoke with lameness. She walked around constantly until the limp went away. After she shook it off, she returned to the munitions depot on her own accord.ready to carry ammo up the hill again. It’s what she wanted to do. There would be other battles to fight.this had been just one of many. On November 10, 1960 she was given the rank of Staff Sergeant, USMC in a ceremony held for her at her Camp Pendleton, Ca. home. In attendance at the ceremony were her comrades in arms from Korea, her two foals whom she had given to the United States Marines and Marine Corp Commandant Gen Randolph Pate whom had fought side by side with her in Korea. Gen. Pate personally presented the stripes to her. In May of 1968 SSgt Reckless, USMC died. Please never forget her..and don’t let history forget her, either.

So moving. This rescued cow did not rest until she got her baby rescued as well! Thank you The Gentle Barn.

Everything I’ve read says Cemanis don’t go broody Hahaha this little lady was broody for MONTHS ... for the sake of her health we gave her a few eggs she’s a happy girl now

Money only matters if you make it matter! There are so few barn rats around anymore. I guarantee if you are a true barn rat, you will come out above anyone with... more money than you in this sport. Ride everything you can get your hands on. Green, naughty, broke, fancy. Ride the ponies. Ride the Thoroughbreds. Ride the school horses. Ride the drafts. Ask vets and farriers questions. Take every opportunity you can to learn. Watch other lessons. A formed relationship with a horse will always make you a winner!

When the time change and work schedules interfere with the elderly horse medication schedules .... also why my work shoes are always ....

Pumpkin picking today ... I’ve managed to break myself again so I’m driving and Brads awesome

Thankful we got all the lessons in this weekend ....

I’m literally leaving this up forever it suits him!

Ok it’s NOVEMBER now so basically impossible so wtf actually She’s been wormed beyond belief it is not worms ... and pics don’t begin to show sideways growth .... I’m at a loss

I am a lesson horse. I am a horse that isn’t as recognized as the top hunter jumpers, the best western pleasure horse, or the 1D barrel horse, I am a lesson ho...rse. I am the backbone of the foundation to do all of those things. I am a lesson horse. I am not loved by one person. I am loved by several people. I don’t have my person, I have my people. I am a lesson horse. I will teach your child and yourself more than just to ride. I will bring your child out of their shell. I will teach your child about life. I will be yours and their shoulder to cry on. I am a lesson horse. I will bring my family the joy of teaching kids. I will bring my families business growth. I am so loved by my family, even if they don’t express it everyday. My family allows others to show me love and enjoy me. I am a lesson horse. At the end of your childs’ journey on a lesson horse, they will out grow me. They will find one that jumps higher, a horse that is show quality, a horse much faster than me. But, I will never outgrow being a lesson horse. I will be the one that loved your child and helped your child grow into the rider and person they are. I am a lesson horse. At the end of my time as a lesson horse; I will be covered in grey hair. Each grey hair came from each hour I spent as a lesson horse. I will be in a field of green grass, I will be taken care of as I was when I was a lesson horse. I will watch your child from across the pasture love her new horse. But, I will love your child more than any horse can. I will be the backbone of the business, the family, and your child. Don’t forget about me, I am a lesson horse. I am a lesson horse. *stolen from a friend * Photo credit Juniper Lane Photography Models Harper Meyer and Missy

Harold ..... I put him in the fat field at about 130 it’s now 530 .... he’s not where he’s supposed to be

Yes we take donations and it does not need to be cash .... whatever it is if your throwing it out someone here will likely eat it! anyone cleaning their freezer? We would be happy to pick up your freezer burnt meat , whatever you have and don’t want . On that note Everybody here loves apples tyvm Karen Kelly for bringing them to us and pls thank the donator . While I’m at it thanks to Stef Black and the denture clinic , Kathy Bell Sandham, And an anonymous old friend... who prefers to remain nameless for helping us out with Daphnes recurring vet bills HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Nom nom nom See more

Rainbows for breakfast were going to grow a lot more of these next year , and hopefully selll some

Nope never have been

This guy soothes her soul.... thank you Kelly Mandl-Minshall

Harry would like to inform you that we will now be masking for lessons and tours , our students do NOT need to mask while riding , NEITHER DO THE PONIES of course Harry is just spreading the message As most of our business is conducted outside visitors may mask or not it is your choice but as we must be within 6 feet of your child to properly teach we will be masked for the foreseeable future and masks must be worn within the barns at this time. Thanks everyone !! And good boy Harry !! ( he got lots of treats ) Thank you Lexi for helping me talk him into this photo op!!

On a lighter note time for Daphnes eye drops! Lol wiggle worm is feeling lots better!!