FoxDog Farm: Illustrated!
The farm isn't that big; a little over 12 acres. It is in a beautiful location near Kingston, with views of farmland all around. If we had a slightly taller house, we'd be able to see Mount Rainier from the upper floors. A diversity of wildlife visit us throughout the year, and we actively encourage the critters with bird feeders and large compost heaps. We leave the area nearest the stream natural, to allow for cover for birds, rabbits, foxes and others. The small animals like meadow voles and snakes in the pastures are avidly hunted by a pair of coyotes and their offspring, eagles, hawks, foxes and herons. In the winter we have a large pond, which is visited by hundreds if not thousands of waterfowl. Birds we have seen include bald eagles, red tailed hawks, pygmy owls, red fox (only once, but what a sight), blue herons, woodpeckers, pheasants, quail, rabbits, voles, and all kinds of songbirds.
Unfortunately suburbia is impinging upon us fast, and we suspect this beautiful area of Northern Kitsap will be lost under development within 10 to 15 years; perhaps sooner. So join us in enjoying the beauty and serenity of our surroundings while we all can.
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First signs of spring, daffodils in early April 2009.
This pair of bald eagles was with us through the entire eagle breeding season in 2006
SnowFall, Jan 2009. Somewhere out there, garlic is growing under the snow.
Rikke in late April, 2009, cleaning one of the goat barns. Good fertilizer!
One of Rikke's favorite pictures, Chive blossoms in the herb garden
Several wild pheasants live here. Here's a male on the mulch heap, looking for girls
These are the inside cats, Grissie and MiniBit. Spoiled rotten.
After the snow melted in January, 2009. Grass is growing, but it's cold!
One of the oldest of roses, Rosa Gallica, blooming in July 2009.
The first test-drive of our plow. Works good!
This guy and his harem live in the fields around the farm.
We got an new electric netting fence. The goats love it, and so do we. Less mowing!
Some flowers growing in the badly overgrown herb garden. August 2009.
The outside cats, 'da boiz'. They are feral, but love their beds in the garage!
The herb gardens and fields after an Autumnn rainstorm.
2009 was a great year for apples and crabapples like these.
Charlotte made her web in our front door after Rikke adopted her. She made an egg case and died in October.
Scarecrows and homegrown pumpkins! October 2009.
Goats and their cousins, the bigger goats... err cows in the neighboring field.
