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Hello from 4 D Acres
The Royal Wedding at 4 D Acres. On Friday while a lot of people were watching the Royal Wedding in England, we were watching our royal wedding here on the farm. Barney and Thunder were placed into the same pen. They are getting along just beautifully and what a wonderful couple they make.
 | | Emu exploding out of shell |
In addtion to the celebrating of this new pair, there was a break out, as an emu chick burst out into life here on this same day. This has been a regular occurence since then with Dee being kept very busy. Every two hours, she is checking in the incubator to see if another chick has pipped out of the eggshell. If so she moves it to the hatcher. This is where the chick rests for a while after the pip then it seems that they burst out of the shell.
 | | Emu chick out of egg and resting |
After resting some more in the hatcher they are moved to the brooder box where they are monitored to make sure they eat, drink and poop. When we are sure they have met all three requirements they are then transferred to the brooder room. The chicks are kept in the brooder room for a short while prior to being finally placed in their grow out pen.
 | | Emu in the hatcher |
These first few weeks are critical in the life of the baby emu. It is our responsibility to make sure it stays warm, eats, drinks and gets plenty of exercise. From the brooder house they are moved to their pen outside. Heat lamps are still provided in their building so that the chicks stay warm on these cool spring nights. Growth is fast as they will be at their adult height in approximately 7 - 9 months.
 | | Emu Chicks |
It sure is fun to watch these chicks play, run, jump, tumble and play as they grow. |
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Miami County Farm Tour:
Mark your calendar now for the Miami County Scenic Farm Tour on the second weekend of May. May 7 & 8th we will have our farm, along with eleven other farms open for tours to the public. Click here for Brochure for a Map with GPS points so you can plan your route. We look forward to visiting with you. |
May Special
This month's special concentrates on those extremely dry feet, heels, hands, and elbows. Both of these products are formulated with all natural ingrediets.
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No matter where you live - weather takes it's toll on our skin. By increasing our intake of water and using a moisturizer on our skin we can combat this dryness. 4 D ACRES Foot Cream contains emu oil, jojoba oil, shea butter for all natural moisturizers coupled with hazelnut oil and emu oil to carry these moisturizers under the skin. Added to these is lanolin to soften the dry cracked skin and beeswax to protect the skin. Topped off with cocoa butter, the natural preservative and you have the perfect choice for your dry cracked feet, elbows and cracked fingers.
 | | White Satin |
When extra moisturizing is needed to target that stubborn dry patch on your skin, PEL Naturals White Satin is the "extreme" cream solution.
White Satin helps to promote the healing of those dry, itchy areas where extra relief and moisturizing is needed. Excellent for dry heels, elbows and working hands.
Apply as needed and feel the soothing relief. |
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Where to find us
 | | Mike at Market |
April 9 thru October 29th - Saturdays
6:30AM - 1:00PM
Stall #25
On Marty between 79th & 80th St
Overland Park, KS
May 14 thru October 8 - Saturdays
7:00AM - 1:00PM
Stall #31
Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Dr
Merriam KS
May 7th 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Saturday
May 8th 10:00AM - 4:00PM - Sunday
4 D Acres
13096 W 287th St
Louisburg KS
Overland Park Farmers' MarketJune 1 thru September 28 - Wednesdays 7:00AM - 1:00PM Stall #25 On Marty between 79th & 80th St Overland Park, KS VA Hospital May 26 thru October 13 - Thursdays 7:00AM - 1:00PM Located in the Circle by Front Entrance 4801 Linwood Blvd Kansas City, MO
Check our website for up to date changes and additions. |
