Farm Life & Stories
Real adventures, lessons learned the hard way, and small improvements that make life on the farm a little better.
Welcome to Fancy Hill Farm
Life on a farm rarely follows the plan. Animals have minds of their own, projects take unexpected turns, and the simplest chores sometimes become the stories we remember most. Here, I share the humor, hard work, practical problem-solving, and everyday discoveries that come with caring for a piece of land in Virginia.
Stories From the Farm
Some moments are funny only after they’re over. Others remind us why we chose this life in the first place. From animal adventures to unexpected setbacks, these are the stories that make farm life memorable.
Browse the farm videos below, with more firsthand stories and photographs to come.
Projects & Problem-Solving
Fencing, equipment storage, animal care, and repairs all offer opportunities to build something useful and learn along the way. I’ll share practical farm projects, what worked, and what I’d do differently.
Expect real-world solutions rather than picture-perfect projects.
Lean on the Farm
Continuous improvement isn’t limited to factories. It applies just as well to feeding animals, organizing tools, improving safety, and reducing wasted motion during daily chores.
Explore Lean Videos →The Animals & Everyday Life
Horses, goats, and the other personalities around the farm make every day different. I’ll share glimpses of the routines, surprises, and small victories that come with caring for them.
Explore videos of the animals below; more farm photos will be added as the page grows.
Videos From Fancy Hill Farm & Beyond
Explore animal adventures, practical farm projects, and everyday life on the farm. These videos link to their original YouTube uploads.
Chickens
Cows
Pigs/Hogs
- How To Castrate Piglets-For Beginners (Graphic) (animal-care footage; use professional guidance for treatment)
- Fancy Hill Farm: The Mysterious Piglet Snatcher
- Fancy Hill Farm: Sow With A Prolapsed Rectum (animal-care footage; use professional guidance for treatment)
- Fancy Hill Farm: Piglets Buried In Hay
- Fancy Hill Farm: Moving Pigs
- Fancy Hill Farm: Nursing New Born Piglets Back To Health
- Fancy Hill Farm: Teaching Piglets Manners
- Using An Insulated 55 Gallon Drum To Keep Water From Freezing
- How To Load A Pig Into A Trailer
- Returning An Escaped Pig
- Castrating piglets (animal-care footage; use professional guidance for treatment)
- How to Move Piglets
- Piglet Rescue
- Piglets Arrive
Horses
- Fancy Hill Farm: Breaking A Miniature Horse
- Miniature Horses Enjoying The Snow
- How To Treat An Eye Infection In Horses (animal-care footage; use professional guidance for treatment)
- The Race To Save Jellybeans Eye
General
Life Out There
Want more farm stories? Life Out There brings together true-life adventures, humor, and the unexpected moments that come with country living. It’s a good place to begin if you enjoy a story with a little heart and a little dirt.
Discover the Book →This page is growing. More stories, farm photos, and project details will be added over time.