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Life on the Farm

From goats in the pasture to coffee roasting in the barn, we love sharing the everyday moments that make our farm special.

Learn & Grow

Our blog is a place to pick up tips on goats, gardening, homesteading, and the little lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Farm Wisdom

Stories, tips, and lessons from life on the farm; shared to inspire your own journey.

Well hey y’all! Welcome to our farm blog here at Merry Meadows. This is where we like to share all the latest happenings on the farm with our friends and neighbors. We’ll be posting about our crops, our animals, and all the shenanigans we get up to out here in the country. We might even throw in a recipe or two made with our farm-fresh ingredients! So grab a mason jar of sweet tea, pull up a rocking chair, and settle in for a good read. Don’t forget to leave us a comment and let us know what y’all think!

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How We Keep Our Goats Happy and Healthy at Merry Meadows

The health and happiness of our goats are our top priorities. They aren’t just livestock; they’re an essential part of our farm family. We believe that the love and care we give to our animals reflect directly in the quality of the milk and…

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8 Reasons to Love Goat’s Milk Soap

At Merry Meadows, we take pride in doing things the old-fashioned way. Instead of using a pre-made goat’s milk soap base (as many brands do), we personally milk our goats and incorporate that fresh, raw milk into each handcrafted bar. This farm-to-bathroom approach ensures we capture the…

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Discover the Fun at Merry Meadows Farm in Kingston, Oklahoma

Welcome to Merry Meadows Farm Welcome to Merry Meadows Farm, a family-owned paradise nestled in the heart of Kingston, Oklahoma, on the beautiful Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma. As the proud owner, I, Merry, invite you and your family to explore our 18 acres…

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Cornish Cross Chickens: The Choice for Pastured Poultry

Welcome to the fascinating world of Cornish Cross chickens! If you’ve ever wondered why some chicken dishes taste remarkably better than others, you’re about to discover one of the secrets—the breed of chicken. In this blog post, we’ll delve into why Cornish Cross Chickens…

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The Benefits of Goat’s Milk Soap: Why It’s a Must-Try!

Here at Merry Meadows Farm in Kingston, Oklahoma, we take immense pride in crafting goat milk soap made from the milk of our very own goat’s milk. If you haven’t yet experienced the magic of our goat’s milk soap, you’re missing out on something…

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Why and How to Start a Worm Farm At Home

Worm farming, often referred to as vermicomposting, is a method where various species of worms are used to decompose organic waste. This natural form of composting not only turns kitchen scraps into valuable, nutrient-rich compost but also presents a myriad of other benefits. At…

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How to Create Handmade Soap from Raw Goat Milk

Hello everyone, Merry here from Merry Meadows Farm. It’s a pleasure to have you with me today. If you’re like me, you appreciate the simple and wholesome things in life—clean air, fresh produce, and skin-care products that you can trust. That’s why making soap…

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Merry Monday – March 20, 2023

Happy Spring!! We finally made it! Winter just had to get one more cold snap in before moving over for Spring. We had tomatoes, yellow squash and zucchini planted in the ground. We covered the tomatoes and looks like everything survived the last freeze….

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Merry Monday – February 27, 2023

With this crazy weather, not only are the humans getting sick, but the animals are too. Today we had to take Daphne, the pregnant Nigerian Dwarf goat, to the vet. She has a touch of pneumonia and we will be medicating her and a…

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Merry Monday – February 20, 2023

Here is to another week on the farm where everyday brings something new. It is difficult to make hard and fast plans, because “the farm” has other ideas. That is what keeps it fresh and exciting! Being flexible is definitely a must. I love…

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Merry Monday – February 13, 2023

It was a bang of a start to last week. Two babies born within an hour of each other. Both were bucklings. A buckling is a baby boy goat. The first doe to deliver certainly let us know that she was about to give…

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Merry Monday – February 6, 2023

On Tuesday of this last week we had a baby Boer goat born at about 3:00pm. All of the dogs alerted us to the birth. By the time we got to the barn we could see the nose and two hoofs emerging. We quickly…

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Merry Monday – January 30, 2023

Remember, when I said last week that Old Man Winter would be coming back? Well, he did come back and brought us a beautiful snow. I enjoyed looking at the huge flakes of snow falling. The snow continued through the night,  creating a beautiful…

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Merry Monday – January 23, 2023

Looking back on last week the weather was absolutely beautiful! Seventies in January is a gift. One day it even topped off at 81°F!  With warmer weather brings better egg production. Chickens lay eggs year round, but in the winter their production significantly slows…

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What Are Silkie Chickens?

You may have seen a really fluffy chicken and thought “What kind of chicken is that?!” Silkie chickens are a fun little chicken breed that have many unique and interesting traits. Learn all about silkies here!…
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10 Booth Display Tips & Ideas for Flea Market Vendors

The way you set up your flea market booth can make or break your flea market business. After all, if your booth has no eye appeal, how are you going to get shoppers to stop in, let alone make a sale?…
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Guide to Owning Chickens

Having chickens is a fun and rewarding project. But, just like with anything else in life, you need to be prepared. With this article you’ll be a chicken master in no time!…
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I’ll Take Your Garden and Raise You a Bed

How and Why to Build Raised Beds for Your Garden Gardening is, hands down, one of the best skills that you really should start building now. Notonly will gardening provide nutrients to you and your loved ones, it will alleviate daily stress,provide low impact…

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Raising Ducks: Tips and Tricks For a Happy Flock and Farmer

Raising ducks on your farm is such a wonderful addition with many benefits. At Merry Meadows Farm, raising our ducks has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences. We introduced ducks on our farm this last year with the expectation to add…

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How Merry Meadows Got Its Start

I am Merry. Really! My parents set me up in life by naming me, Merry. I love life and all the little things that make it joyful. In my younger years, I was so busy working and raising a family that I rarely even…

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