Devonviolet Acres

[Devonviolet]

Thanks, @farmerjan. I will start working on a product list, which will include the product, concise information about it, and the price. Although, I’m not quite sure how to implement it.

Actually, I do have a way for people to learn about my products, if I am busy and can’t talk to everyone at the same time. I have gradually been writing up information on each of my products. They consist of 1/4 to 1/2 sheet. One of each is laminated, so they can read it while they are looking at a product. Then, there is a paper copy, that they can take with them.

 

[babsbag]

Your booth looks great and I am glad that you are doing so well. You need to add goat milk soap to your lineup. I can't sell soap or lotion at my markets as that niche is already taken and they don't allow duplicates. I don't have time to make any right now anyways, but I do miss it. Be really really careful about making any kind of "medical" claim with your products. The FDA doesn't take kindly to that at all.

 

[farmerjan]

So basically, all you need to do is take your paper copies and turn them into an actual listing on a sheet(s) of paper. Can you do an "attachment" on here or I can give you my e-mail address. I think if you can do it on here, there should be a way to print it off. I am definitely NOT very good with the computer; plus it is an old one, and I am looking at a replacement here pretty soon. I also have a flip phone, as it doesn't get broken in my pocket out around the cows.... not very modernized...

 

[Devonviolet]

You need to add goat milk soap to your lineup.

I was planning to make soap, to sell. But, when I first started, I realized that one lady sells only goat milk soap. We are not restricted to one vendor, like you are. But, I have plenty of other products to sell, and that's all she sells. So, I told her I would leave that niche to her. ;D

 

[Baymule]

I was planning to make soap, to sell. But, when I first started, I realized that one lady sells only goat milk soap. We are not restricted to one vendor, like you are. But, I have plenty of other products to sell, and that's all she sells. So, I told her I would leave that niche to her. ;D

that's because you are such a nice person.

 

[RollingAcres]

that's because you are such a nice person.

 

[Devonviolet]

So basically, all you need to do is take your paper copies and turn them into an actual listing on a sheet(s) of paper. Can you do an "attachment" on here or I can give you my e-mail address. I think if you can do it on here, there should be a way to print it off. I am definitely NOT very good with the computer; plus it is an old one, and I am looking at a replacement here pretty soon. I also have a flip phone, as it doesn't get broken in my pocket out around the cows.... not very modernized...

I’m sorry Jan, but this is turning out to be another busy week, and the closer we get to Saturday, and Farmer’s Market, I won’t have time to work on a product list. I’ll try to work on it this weekend or early next week.

 

[farmerjan]

Hey, I did not mean for you to feel pressured to do some sort of a list. I realize you don't have alot of weeks left for the farmers market, so do what you have to do. I'll be around for awhile (God willing ) . I was going to say God willing and the creek don't rise.....but it has been raining again and they are calling for minor flooding again. BUT we are supposed to get SUN AFTER FRIDAY.......for about a week????? WOW.

 

[Devonviolet]

Oh, that’s sweet of you, @farmerjan.

I am planning to start an email list, and it would be helpful to have a product list for that, as well. So, as I have time, I will work on it.

 

[Devonviolet]

This has been a hard week, especially for DH. On Tuesday, I did my Fall goat maintenance on our five goats. Only one needed worming, based on FAMACHA (next week I plan to look at all five stool samples under the microscope, just to be safe).

So, I had to go back to the house to get the Ivomec, for Angelica, and on my way back to the barn, I noticed that Edie, our cranky turkey was hunkered down, in the middle of the yard, and looking kind of ratty. I forgot to mention it to DH, as @Baymule and her DH were on their way for a visit and I had to jump in the shower, so I wouldn’t stink when they got here. I didn't want them passing out!

Wednesday morning, when DH was doing morning feeding, he found Edie, sprawled out just inside the side door, going from the chicken run into the coop. He cried.

Yes, Edie was a cranky turkey. Yes, she followed him around, making threatening noises, and pecking at his legs. But, he was amazingly gentle and patient with her, and actually liked the old girl. She was 4-1/2. Not bad, for a bird that is supposed to be butchered at about 25 weeks! RIP Edie! You will be missed!!!

On a brighter note. Back in July, I ordered 6 Lavender Guineas from Ideal Poultry. They came with 7 beautiful Blue Cochins. In the course of raising them to feathered out stage, we lost 4 of the 6 guineas. I had been told, in the past, that after a couple weeks, they wouldn’t replace/refund for lost birds. However, it just grated my rear, that I paid $27 for 6 birds and only have 2 to show for it. Knowing that I wouldn’t get a refund, I decided to call Ideal, just to let them know my disappointment. Well, the kind lady, at Ideal, let me vent, and then apologized. She said that they wanted their customers happy, so they would either replace or refund, for the 4 lost birds, but I would have to buy one bird, because the minimum order is 5 guineas. I was blown away!!! They are going to fill the remainder, of the box with Rhode Island Red roos. That is fine with me, as they should be ready for butchering come April, which is a good time to butcher, as it isn’t too hot, or too cold.