At 99 Oaks Farm, every season brings lessons worth sharing. Our articles blend hands-on advice with stories from our land, chickens, and goats—written for hobby farmers, homesteaders, and curious hearts alike.
From the Barn - Articles & Insights
Beginner's Guide to Egg Candling During Incubation
Candling eggs is a fascinating and essential step in the hatching process. This practice allows you to monitor the development of the embryos and troubleshoot potential issues, ensuring the best...
Beginner's Guide to Egg Candling During Incubation
Candling eggs is a fascinating and essential step in the hatching process. This practice allows you to monitor the development of the embryos and troubleshoot potential issues, ensuring the best...
Goat Milk: The Natural Choice for A2 Milk
Did you know there's more to milk than just whole, 2%, skim, and lactose-free? If you stroll through the dairy aisle of your local grocery store, you might notice a...
Goat Milk: The Natural Choice for A2 Milk
Did you know there's more to milk than just whole, 2%, skim, and lactose-free? If you stroll through the dairy aisle of your local grocery store, you might notice a...
Shifting Focus: Less Chickens, More Goats
We wanted to share some significant news with our valued farm friends. After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to downsize our chicken flocks. Over the course of...
Shifting Focus: Less Chickens, More Goats
We wanted to share some significant news with our valued farm friends. After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to downsize our chicken flocks. Over the course of...
Chicken Breed Focus: Ayam Cemani – A Closer Loo...
In the world of poultry, few breeds capture the imagination quite like the Ayam Cemani. Originating from the lush islands of Indonesia, this rare and captivating bird is often shrouded...
Chicken Breed Focus: Ayam Cemani – A Closer Loo...
In the world of poultry, few breeds capture the imagination quite like the Ayam Cemani. Originating from the lush islands of Indonesia, this rare and captivating bird is often shrouded...
Chicken Breed Focus: Jubilee Orpington – A Maje...
The world of backyard poultry is vibrant and full of variety, offering breeds for every level of chicken enthusiast. From the elegance of silkies to the hardiness of Rhode Island...
Chicken Breed Focus: Jubilee Orpington – A Maje...
The world of backyard poultry is vibrant and full of variety, offering breeds for every level of chicken enthusiast. From the elegance of silkies to the hardiness of Rhode Island...
Don't Wash Your Farm Eggs!
Understanding why you should wait to wash those eggs, how to store farm fresh eggs, and how to properly wash them is key to ensuring you get the best flavor and...
Don't Wash Your Farm Eggs!
Understanding why you should wait to wash those eggs, how to store farm fresh eggs, and how to properly wash them is key to ensuring you get the best flavor and...
How Does Goat Milk Taste? Factors Affecting the...
What does goat milk taste like? Most people describe the taste of goat milk as slightly sweeter and milder than cow milk, however the flavor of goat milk, like that...
How Does Goat Milk Taste? Factors Affecting the...
What does goat milk taste like? Most people describe the taste of goat milk as slightly sweeter and milder than cow milk, however the flavor of goat milk, like that...
The Raw Goat Milk Debate
Raw goat milk has been a beloved staple of farmer’s diets for centuries and is rapidly gaining popularity as a nutritious alternative to cow’s milk. This creamy, unprocessed milk, packed...
The Raw Goat Milk Debate
Raw goat milk has been a beloved staple of farmer’s diets for centuries and is rapidly gaining popularity as a nutritious alternative to cow’s milk. This creamy, unprocessed milk, packed...