Our Story
We’re a family of six—plus a rotating cast of chickens, ducks, guineas, geese, dogs, and the occasional garden surprise. In 2021, we moved to what we now call home: a patch of land with room to grow, room to breathe, and plenty of room to make mistakes and try again.
We didn’t grow up farming or raising livestock. We just knew we wanted something slower, something more rooted. So we started small. A raised bed. A few rabbits. Then chickens. Now it’s compost piles, brooder lights, fencing projects, and figuring out how to grow food without losing our minds (or our tomatoes to the squirrels).
Living this way isn’t always picture-perfect, but that’s part of the point. We share what works, what doesn’t, and what we’re still figuring out — from muddy mornings with the animals to quiet evenings spent canning or building something new in the shop. This homesteading blog is more than just a collection of tips and stories. It’s a way to connect with others who believe in slowing down, getting your hands dirty, and learning as you go.
Why Waddle and Cluck? Because most days around here sound like that. And because this isn’t a picture-perfect homestead. It’s a real one.
