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🐣 The Final Fluff of the Season
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🐣 The Final Fluff of the Season

And just like that—our last hatch of the year has arrived! This tiny fluffball is part of our end-of-season surprise batch, and he's already stealing hearts (and cupcake cases). 🧁 Not for Baking! No, you're not seeing things—this chick is sitting in a cupcake liner.
02 Sep 2025 1 min read
🍃 Ivy Flow Has Begun!
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🍃 Ivy Flow Has Begun!

That distinct smell in the air? It’s Ivy season, baby! The bees are diving into autumn’s final nectar source like it’s a Black Friday sale. 🐝 Packing the Pantry With winter on the horizon, the girls are filling frames fast. This golden goodness is more than just delicious—
02 Sep 2025 1 min read
🐣 The Chickening of the Lounge Chair
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🐣 The Chickening of the Lounge Chair

Today in breaking (egg) news: the chicks have claimed the living room. The armchair is no longer ours—it's officially a fluff throne. 👑 Chick Royalty, Reporting for Cuddles Perched like royalty, these fuzzy little overlords surveyed their kingdom (aka our lounge). The pillow? Clearly theirs. The view? Approved.
02 Sep 2025 1 min read
🦚 Dora the Peacock: King of the Gravel Runway
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🦚 Dora the Peacock: King of the Gravel Runway

Dora may sound like a lady, but don’t let the name fool you—he’s 100% proud, loud, and feathered fabulous. Today, he brought the drama and the glam to the driveway. 📸 The Ultimate Feather Flex Tail up, vibes out. Dora gave us the full display—shimmering blues, bold
02 Sep 2025 1 min read
Closing the Season with a Native Queen 🐝🍂
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Closing the Season with a Native Queen 🐝🍂

As the days shorten, our beekeeping season at Harleyhill Homestead gently winds down. The hives are wrapping up their work, and so are we—with one last buzzworthy milestone. A Royal Arrival: Native Amm Queen 👑🐝 We’re proud to introduce one of our final mated queens of the season—a
13 Aug 2025 1 min read
The Final Fluff: Last Hatch of the Season 🐣✨
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The Final Fluff: Last Hatch of the Season 🐣✨

It’s official—our last peachick of the season has hatched, and the entire Harleyhill Homestead welcoming committee has shown up for inspection. Peacocks, peahens, and a few curious chickens are all gathered like it’s the royal baby reveal. Cage of Curiosity 🔍🦚 Perched around the wire cage like it’
13 Aug 2025 1 min read
Just Another Evening on the Homestead 🌅🐾
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Just Another Evening on the Homestead 🌅🐾

At Harleyhill Homestead, we end our days with slippers, chickens, and cats—just how nature intended. No screens, no noise, just countryside calm and a few clucks in the breeze. Flock Therapy: Feathers, Fur & Footwear 🐔🐈🥿 While some book spa retreats, we sit on the curb with a cat in
13 Aug 2025 1 min read
Feathered Front Door Welcome 🏡🦚🐓
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Feathered Front Door Welcome 🏡🦚🐓

Forget guard dogs—at Harleyhill Homestead, we’ve got a full feathered security team. Chickens, peahens, and Percy the peacock himself are ready to greet (or judge) you at the front step. VIPs Only: Very Important Poultry 🎟️🐔 Trying to enter? You'll have to get past the pecking order
11 Aug 2025 1 min read
Breakfast Goals: Straight from the Homestead 🐓🍯🥜
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Breakfast Goals: Straight from the Homestead 🐓🍯🥜

At Harleyhill Homestead, we don’t do “store-bought.” This morning’s spread features a fresh frame of honeycomb 🍯, a rainbow of farm eggs 🥚, because why not? The Buzz About Honey: Sweet, Sticky & Straight from the Hive 🐝 Forget squeeze bottles. This is honey in its purest form—still in the
11 Aug 2025 1 min read
Percy’s Grand Performance: Love, Feathers & Fowl Drama 💘🦚
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Percy’s Grand Performance: Love, Feathers & Fowl Drama 💘🦚

At Harleyhill Homestead, romance is always in the air—or at least it is when Percy struts his stuff. Here he is, in full feathered glory, showing off for a rather unimpressed peahen. When You Dress to Impress… But She’s Not Even Looking 😍💅🙄 Percy’s magnificent tail fan spans
11 Aug 2025 1 min read
🥚 Peahen Plot Twist at Harleyhill
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🥚 Peahen Plot Twist at Harleyhill

Just when we thought the peahens were spending their days nibbling greens and gossiping in the garden… surprise! One of our ladies has been running a top-secret side project—egg production in a hidden spot. Today, the mystery was solved. 🕵️‍♀️ Caught Red-Beaked We found her mid-squat, eyes wide like she’
10 Aug 2025 1 min read
🦚 Peacock Power Nap Squad
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🦚 Peacock Power Nap Squad

At Harleyhill Homestead, even the most glamorous residents need a little downtime. Today’s scene? A sun-drenched gathering of peacocks, lounging like they’ve booked out an exclusive spa retreat. Four are in the foreground, soaking up rays and striking accidental model poses, while Percy chills in the background, keeping
10 Aug 2025 1 min read
🌙 Chicken Slumber Party 💤🐔
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🌙 Chicken Slumber Party 💤🐔

When the sun sets at Harleyhill Homestead, the hens clock out of their day jobs (bug hunting, gossiping, and general chaos) and head straight for the roost. Tonight’s lineup? Maximum fluff, zero personal space. Everyone’s packed in tighter than a bus on Monday morning—but nobody’s complaining.
10 Aug 2025 1 min read
🐥 Barbu d’Anvers & the Mystery Plushie 🧸💛
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🐥 Barbu d’Anvers & the Mystery Plushie 🧸💛

Life at Harleyhill Homestead just got fluffier! This pint-sized Barbu d’Anvers chick has officially adopted a plush toy as its new best friend. Whether it’s a bodyguard, a cuddle coach, or just a warm perch, we’re not asking questions. The chick’s tiny stature is matched only
10 Aug 2025 1 min read
🐔 Chick Clique Alert! 🐔
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🐔 Chick Clique Alert! 🐔

Meet the coolest squad in town—our feathered friends at Harleyhill Homestead! These gals know how to strut their stuff and rule the roost. Whether it’s pecking around for snacks or posing like models on the ramp, these chickens bring all the farmyard vibes. Each one has its own
09 Aug 2025
🐝 Buzzing World of Harleyhill Homestead! 🐝
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🐝 Buzzing World of Harleyhill Homestead! 🐝

At Harleyhill Homestead, we’re all about bringing nature closer and creating a happy home for our busy bees. This is no ordinary hive – it’s a handcrafted masterpiece with a touch of rustic charm! The burnt wood edges give it that cozy, old-school vibe while keeping our buzzing friends
09 Aug 2025 1 min read
🐣🥚 Peachick Party in a Basket! 🥚🐣
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🐣🥚 Peachick Party in a Basket! 🥚🐣

Say hello to the fluffiest, tiniest party crashers you’ll ever meet! 🎉 These peachicks are snuggling up tighter than your favorite hoodie on a cold day 🧥🔥. They’re so cozy, you might just catch them plotting their first great escape... or maybe just plotting how to steal all the snacks
09 Aug 2025
🐣 New Brooding House for Our Baby Chicks
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🐣 New Brooding House for Our Baby Chicks

We’re excited to share the latest addition to our homestead—a brand-new brooding house designed to keep our baby chicks cozy and safe! Built sturdy with plenty of ventilation and easy access, it’s the perfect little nursery for our growing flock. 🏠 Cozy and Functional * Wire mesh front for
09 Aug 2025 1 min read
🐔 Life in the Coop: Our Happy Flock
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🐔 Life in the Coop: Our Happy Flock

The coop is bustling with activity as our mixed flock of chickens roam freely on a bed of fresh wood shavings. From the proud rooster strutting around to the curious hens pecking and exploring, there’s never a dull moment in the henhouse! 🐓 Meet the Flock * The vibrant rooster takes
09 Aug 2025 1 min read
🐝 Buzzing with Life at Harleyhill Homestead
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🐝 Buzzing with Life at Harleyhill Homestead

🍯 A Peek Inside the Hive Check out this busy honeycomb frame from our thriving bee colony! The worker bees are hard at work tending to the comb, storing nectar, and caring for the brood. It’s a real marvel watching these little engineers operate in perfect harmony. 🐝 The Heart of
09 Aug 2025 2 min read
🐣 New Recruits at Harleyhill HQ
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🐣 New Recruits at Harleyhill HQ

🧺 Fresh Out of the Shell Introducing the cutest gang of tiny fluffballs to ever take over a kitchen towel. These just-hatched chicks are only a few hours old and already acting like they own the place — which, to be fair, they probably will by tomorrow. 🐤 The Breakfast Club There’s
09 Aug 2025 1 min read
🐐 Mount Haymore Has Been Conquered 🏔️
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🐐 Mount Haymore Has Been Conquered 🏔️

👑 Queen Bee (Literally) There she is — Bee has officially claimed the top of the hay feeder as her throne. No mountain too high, no stack too stable. She's a climber, a muncher, and a dramatic little diva. 🐐 Karen, Molly & the Chaos Crew While Karen and Molly handle
09 Aug 2025 1 min read
🐐 Baby Goat Energy: Activated!
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🐐 Baby Goat Energy: Activated!

🌞 Meet Bee – Tiny Goat, Big Attitude You’re looking at the face of trouble wrapped in chocolate fluff — say hello to Bee! One half of our dynamic newborn duo (with sister Honey, of course), Bee has discovered the joy of sunshine, grass, and absolutely zero personal boundaries. 👀 Judge-y McJudgerson Don’
09 Aug 2025 1 min read
🍯 Bee-utiful Expansion at Harleyhill! 🐝
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🍯 Bee-utiful Expansion at Harleyhill! 🐝

🐝 Hive Expectations What started as one humble hive is now a full-blown bee village! Yes, the buzz is real — the honeybee population has exploded faster than Percy can scream at his own reflection. And yes, they do have better real estate than most of us. 🎨 Funky Hive Vibes Check out
09 Aug 2025 1 min read
🍼 Karen’s Maternity Suite Is Open!
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🍼 Karen’s Maternity Suite Is Open!

🐐 Karen: Queen of the Spool Throne Here’s our diva-in-residence, Karen, taking a moment of pampered peace on her birthing throne (a.k.a. an old wire spool with royal vibes). With her due date fast approaching, she’s receiving the full luxury treatment – massages, snacks, and constant adoration. 🧤 Midwife
09 Aug 2025 2 min read
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