Field Rotation Win 🙌
Nothing beats the joy when the livestock guardians get to return to their favorite field! #karakachan #livestockguardiandog #wilkenfarm #workingdogs #worklifebalance #ozarks #ProtectTheHerd #nwarkansas #workhardplayhard #donotdisturb #donotpet
🦙TOUR Time!
Excited to host TASC for their bucket list Summer! #alpacafarm #wilkencreek #nwa #farmvibe #agritourism #openingsoon #floating #nwarkansas #permaculture
Unfiltered….Raw….Perfect.
#wilkencreek #glamping #farmtours #northwestarkansas #alpacafarm #ozarks #nwark #campingvibes #campinglife #agritourism #nature #nofilterneeded #kayakingadventures #babygoats #volleyball #discgolf #SafeAndSecure
Surprise! Our second first time doe also had… not one… not two but THREE. Wowza. #triplets #nigeriandwarfgoats #doelings #buckling #minutesold #goats #goatlife #farmlife #notreadyforthis #surprise #stillmoretocome #StayTunedForMore #wilkencreek #wilkenfarm #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas #nwa
Embracing #MotherLanguageDay just as the clock strikes one. Courtesy of Moxie’s first wee ones arriving at the wee hours. #triplets #nigeriandwarfgoats #timeforbed #babyanimals
This National Pet Day, remembering my first love. #rainbowbridgedogs
Credit to Lazer Lee Photography for capturing the love in this final moment.
Being on a farm means everyday surprises! 🐔 When your daughter casually dissects a chicken at school and then asks for chicken for dinner that same night, you know you're officially part of the farm life club. 😂🍗 Who else has had a 'farm to table' moment like this? #FarmLife #ChickenDinner #UnexpectedSurprises" #must_be_a_frog_shortage #nofroglegscookinghere #FarmLifeFun #wilkencreekfarm #microfarmer #barnyard #northwestarkansas #feather_perfection #lostmyappetite #SchoolLife #schooldays #chickfilaforthewin #waitnoreally
#SuperBowlSunday #superbowl2024 #superbowlweekend #superbowlguest #thatgirl #thatguy #donthate #swiftie #partytime #partyhard #llamas #llamalove #wilkencreek #wilkencreekfarm #nwa #youknowthevibes #teens #kidshairstyles
Bruno’s one man pest control & show.
Darby scuttled away in a pouting fit after losing the farm bid to Bruno. Props to Darby, who preened with gusto to her businesses’ very own jingle: “ticking off the ticks”.
Better luck next time Darbs. Bruno, we look forward to partnering with you here on the farm.
#wilkencreekfarm #peacock #whoyouworkwithmatters #northwestarkansas #permaculturelife #permaculturefarm #permaculturedesign #permaculturegarden #peacockfeathers #peacocksofinstagram #peafowl #handsome #dripcheck #nature #farmlife #naturalpestcontrol #natureinspired #naturelove #northwestarkansasbusiness #ozarkslife #ozarks #creekside #nwark #workhardplayhard #businessstrategy #preening #display #malemodel
Special shout out to two of the hardest workers on the farm! No complaints here about the frigid temps today!
They may seem like just a playful duo but they work around the clock fighting off coyotes, opossums, and even keeping the resident bobcat from venturing onto their turf- keeping our herd, chickens, and even us humans safe 24/7— and all they ask for in return is food, a herd to call their own and a little love!
***NOTE***
Our LGD’s are from a newer breed “Karakachan” - which is one of the more recent breeds imported from the Bulgarian mountains to the US. Chosen for import after centuries of working alongside the nomadic peoples who relied on their Karakachans as integral to their way of life.
Fierce enough to fight off wolves, instinctual as any protector or herd animal, accustomed to extreme climate shifts, ~and~ trusted with kids.
Most farms allow several Ks to run as a herd but we opted for a working pair in each zone of the property based primarily on which personalities were most suited for a particular breed among the varied animals on the farm.
Thank you for your continued respect of the “Beware of Dog” signs. Though they may appreciate cuddles after we’ve signaled to the guardians that a visitor is “approved,” these aren’t pets! #fearsome cuties
#karakachan #wilkencreekfarm #livestock #livestockguardiandog #karakachanbreeder #llamas #alpacafarmlife #camelid #snowfall #arkansasoutdoors #arkansaslife #northwestarkansas #farming #farmlife #winterwonderland #belowzero #amazingdogs #livestockguardian #livestockguardiandog #workhardplayhard #bestjobever #lifeofadog #bigdog #dextercattle #climate #freezingweather #GoatHerd #nigeriandwarfgoats
When you ask for a quick assist by Melanie Beard O'Patry and she videotapes that moment you finally got spit on….
