Welcome to Happy Feet Farm – A Journey Toward Simplicity, Self-Sufficiency, and Happy Animals
Hello, I’m Peter Schmitt, and welcome to my corner of the internet, Happy Feet Farm! This blog is a place where I’ll be sharing my journey in homesteading, raising goats, rabbits, and providing for my family in the most efficient and simple ways possible.
Why I Started This Journey
Like many of you, I became increasingly concerned about what’s in our food. The more I looked at the labels, the more I noticed ingredients that I couldn’t even pronounce, let alone recognize. That’s when I decided it was time to take control of what I was putting on the table for my family. I grew up on a farm in Iowa, where we raised horses, but I didn’t dive into raising goats until last year. Now, I’m about to start raising rabbits, and I’m excited to share the ups, downs, and lessons learned along the way.
Juggling Farm Life and Full-Time Work
While I’m passionate about farming and self-sufficiency, it’s not my main job. I work 60+ hours on third shift, so my time on the farm is precious. Balancing a demanding work schedule with homesteading has taught me the importance of efficiency and finding creative ways to make things work.
What You Can Expect from This Blog
On this blog, you’ll find a variety of content that reflects my experiences on the farm. From what works (and what doesn’t!) to simple, efficient ways of raising healthy animals, I’ll share everything I’ve learned. Whether it’s tips on animal care, building simple structures for your farm, or my favorite tools for making life easier, I aim to provide helpful insights that you can apply to your own homesteading journey.
What’s Most Important to Me
At the heart of everything I do on Happy Feet Farm is my family. Being able to provide for them—raising happy, healthy animals—is what drives me. I believe in keeping things simple but working efficiently, and I want to help others do the same.
What’s Coming Next
In my next post, I’ll be sharing a step-by-step guide on building a rabbit hutch and a nanny pen. These are essential structures for anyone starting with rabbits or goats, and I’ll walk you through how I made them affordable, functional, and simple. Stay tuned for more tips, projects, and my personal experiences on this homesteading adventure.
Thank you for stopping by, and I’m excited to share this journey with you. Feel free to leave a comment or reach out if you have any questions or topics you’d like me to cover. This blog is for you as much as it is for me.