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The Shunkstead

The Shunkstead

@theshunkstead.bsky.social

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Family of four chasing the #homestead life. Ducks. Dirt. Dreams.

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The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Jun 7

Hand-fed and happy. It doesn’t take long for these girls to come running when the treats come out.

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #BackyardChickens #ChickenKeeping #FarmsteadLife #FeatheredFriends #HandFeedingChickens #PastureRaised #ChickenTreats

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 24

Coop is coming together! Got some windows put in for better ventilation and light. Next step is painting it all white!

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #BackyardChickens #CoopBuild #FarmsteadProjects #DIYHomestead #ChickenCoopMakeover #RaisingChickens #SustainableLiving #HomesteadUpgrade

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 22

Who doesn't love a good bath with their dinner 🤣

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #BackyardDucks #DucklingsOfInstagram #FarmsteadFeast #SproutSnack #FluffyChaos #DuckLife #HomesteadAnimals #QuackSnackTime

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 15

First bath day! Volume on to hear the happiness 😊

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #BackyardDucks #FirstSwim #HomesteadMoments #FarmsteadLife #HappyFlippers #LivingTheirBestLife #DucklingsInTheWater

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 13

This is Willow, making herself right at home on our back deck. Clearly, she’s living her best life.

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #BackyardGoats #FarmsteadLife #WillowTheGoat #CountryLiving #HomesteadVibes #FarmLifeMoments #PorchSittin

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 13

Goat play structure on the cheap, with Marley for scale. Pallets, cinder blocks, and a little imagination go a long way on the homestead!

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #UpcycledBuilds #FarmsteadDIY #BackyardGoats #SustainableLiving #HomesteadProjects #GoatPlayground #FrugalFarming

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 11

Well it’s not perfect, but our no-till garden is ready!

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #NoTillGarden #RegenerativeGardening #BackyardFarming #GrowYourOwnFood #FarmsteadLife #GardenGoals #SustainableLiving #LivingOffTheLand

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 10

Found this little guy while cleaning out the barn 🐸

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #CountryLiving #FarmsteadLife #BackyardWildlife #LittleDiscoveries #NatureFinds #FrogFriends #SimpleJoys #FarmLifeAdventures

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 7

Pea party with the fluff squad!

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #BackyardDucks #FarmsteadLiving #PeaParty #FluffyAdventures #RaisingDucks #QuackQuack #HappyHomestead

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 5

We lost Zoomie today, Charlotte's favorite duckling and the first animal to pass on our farm.

Rest well, little one.

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #FarmLife #AnimalLoss #ZoomieTheDuckling #RememberingZoomie #FarmsteadHeart

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 4

Willow and Pine, synchronized snackers

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #GoatLife #BackyardGoats #FarmsteadLiving #RaisingGoats #WillowAndPine #PasturePals #HomesteadAnimals

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 3

Well hello there!

#Homestead #Ducklings #BackyardDucks #FarmsteadLife #TinyFlippers #FluffyAdventures #HomesteadLife #RaisingDucks #GrasslandExplorers #WaterfowlCrew #smallfarmlife #permaculture

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 3

Golden hour on the Shunkstead.

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #FarmDog #GoldenHour #HomesteadEvenings #GuardianDog #CountryLife #FarmsteadVibes #PeacefulMoments #SunsetWatch

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 2

Sunshine, ducklings, and soft grass - this is what childhood on the Shunkstead looks like.

#Homestead #SmallFarmLife #Permaculture #BackyardDucks #HomesteadKids #RaisingDucks #FarmsteadLife #FluffyAdventures #LittleFarmer #NatureBasedLearning

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 1

While I would pash back a little and say It is entirely possible to be able to provide your own food for your family, it is very true that being 100% self-sufficient is almost impossible. The idealized Homestead that people have in their minds was part of a broader community for support

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 1

Every flock has one… our 'Special Chicken'. Sweet, social, and totally convinced she’s part human 😂

#Homestead #BackyardChickens #SpecialChicken #ChickenLove #SweetChick #HomesteadLife #FarmsteadPets #FeatheredFriend #LapChicken #RaisingChickens #smallfarmlife

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · May 1

Dirt delivery day!

#homestead #garden #gardening #farm #smallfarm

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 23

Starting ’em young — our littlest gardener is already digging into the homestead life.

#LittleGardener #FarmKidLife #HomesteadHelper #GardeningWithKids #TinyButMighty #FarmLifeStartsYoung #NoTillGarden #RaisingRoots #BackyardGarden #DirtDontScareUs #HandsInTheSoil

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 22

Max and Marley keeping a close eye on our garden prep. Every farm needs a project manager… or two.

#GardenHelpers #DogSupervisors #HomesteadDogs #MaxAndMarley #BackyardGarden #SpringPlanting #NoTillGarden #FarmsteadVibes #GardenSeason #FarmLifeWithDogs

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 21

Nothing says ‘weekend workout’ like pounding T-posts and claiming goat territory. Fence is up, pasture’s ready — bring on the bleats!

#HomesteadProjects #BackyardFarm #DIYFencing #GoatPasture #FarmLife #WeekendWarrior #TPostStrong #HomesteadingJourney #BuiltNotBought #FarmsteadInProgress

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 20

BunBun wanted to wish you a Happy Easter!

#EasterBunny #HoppyEaster #SpringOnTheHomestead #BackyardBunny #BunnyVibes #RabbitLove #FarmsteadFluff #FluffySurprise #BunnySeason #HippityHoppity

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 19

Coming soon to a coop near you… The Fluffening.

#ChickLife #BackyardChickens #BabyChicks #HomesteadChicks #FluffyButts #BrooderBabies #RaisingChickens #PoultryLife #FarmFreshStart

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 19

That new chick sound :)

#chickens #chicks #homestead #farm #smallfarm #shunkstead

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 19

Meet Willow and Pine — our new backyard brush-clearing crew (with horns)! Already hard at work and stealing hearts.

#HomesteadLife #GoatLife #FarmAnimals #BackyardFarm #GoatsOfInstagram #MeetTheGoats #SustainableLiving #MiniFarm #GoatLove #CountryLife #Farmstead #GoatGang #WillowAndPine #PasturePal

The Shunkstead @theshunkstead.bsky.social · Apr 18

Before & After: Mold Makeover

This barn door went from moldy mess to fresh and clean with some serious elbow grease and natural cleaners.

Next up: sealing and ventilation to keep it dry for good.

#FarmLife #DIYHomestead #MoldRemoval #BeforeAndAfter #OregonHomestead #BarnRestoration