Golden Spike Company

When we arrived at the steep mountain road, it was a crisp, fall day. She was standing just beyond the farmhouse, waiting for me. I’d never seen a more gorgeous white pygmy goat. We knew our goat was coming at that time. It was immediately apparent that she was meant to be the first member … Read more

Are you a beginner trying to determine which nesting box designs are best for you? This is a common concern for many chicken owners. You’ll need to look for nesting box designs and ideas that are perfect for your set-up. However, you should also take into account the cost of the nesting boxes that are … Read more

When contemplating sheep raising, you’ll almost certainly be presented with a variety of options. Will you keep your sheep in a penned or barn? Will they be raised solely for meat, wool, or milk (or a combination of the three)? How many sheep would you want? What kind of sheep will you raise? Let’s not … Read more

We may earn a commission if you purchase an item via one of the links on this page. Commissions have no effect on our editorial content. The entire disclosure is available to read. Since they’re simple to grow, versatile, and tasty, cucumbers are one of the greatest summer veggie crops. Cucumber plants yield a lot … Read more

A dark brown, speckled egg adds a finishing touch to any beautiful egg basket. Just a few birds lay such gorgeous speckled eggs, and they stand out. Five little Welsummers were among the first batch of chickens I raised. The hens’ look, as well as the variety they brought to my nesting boxes, drew me … Read more