FATHER’S DAY BUNDLE RECAP
Huge thanks to everyone who grabbed a Father’s Day Bundle for the favorite guy in their life! You made a lot of dads (and their grills) very happy. RANCH HAPPENINGS:
The Freezer Container Saga (yes, again)
A moment of silence for our sanity as we continue to tango with this freezer container. It’s been delivered, taken away for repairs, returned, filled, emptied, half-filled, repaired again... whew. Look, we get it — building one of these things is no small feat. We think we’re at the finish line (but no promises). Next stop? Hopefully a tiny shop near the container. Stay tuned for yet another plot twist.
Ladies, Gilbert, and the Donkeys
Our hardworking crew has rotated into two fresh pastures since last month. The drought was rough, but we
were blessed with untouched grasslands to move them to. So yes — the girls, Gilbert, and the donkeys are fat, happy, and thriving. If you come visit and can’t spot them, try looking across from the big barn doors — or lurking like sneaky escape artists behind the containers where the pigs used to roam. Rotational grazing: tricky, but worth it.
Toby & the Boys
The rams have been rotating in and out of the dog’s yard, which keeps things... interesting. But hey, they haven’t gone without their greens, either. Everyone’s munching happily.
PIGLET WATCH
Okay, we know what you’re really here for — the piglet gossip.
• Strawberry: 7 piglets
• Evva: 7 piglets
• Maybeline: 12 piglets
• Candy: 7 piglets
That’s 33 bacon seeds and counting!
They’re now free to frolic and intermingle between nurseries like it’s summer camp. The moms are doing an incredible job co-parenting (take notes, humans), and we’ve finally posted signs with each mom’s name and litter count. Two more sows are still out enjoying the sunshine, but we’re hoping for more babies soon.
FAMILY HAPPENINGS
Niko’s been up the road and up in the air, working on a new building project. We’re super proud — and extra grateful to have a carpenter in the family.
Nina’s still loving life in Delaware, turning 21 soon (send prayers), and will be home for a short time before heading back to Champaign for her senior year at UIUC.
TIME AWAY
Gus and Melissa will be off the ranch from Thursday, August 7th through Monday, August 11th to bring Nina home and squeeze in a quick trip to D.C. We’ll be back at it Tuesday, August 12th.
The ranch will still be humming along thanks to our all-star crew — Madilyn, Eliot, and their mom Melanie — who will hold down the fort on Saturday, August 9th, so YES, we will be open that day.
Heads-up: We’ll be CLOSED Labor Day weekend to sneak away to Traverse City, Michigan. So if you're planning a Labor Day BBQ, get those orders in early!
THE NEW CHICKEN HOUSE
It’s done! Well, “done enough.” The ladies are loving their new digs — free to wander the tall grasses (or nap under an RV), lay eggs in their fresh nesting boxes, and generally live their best chicken lives. Those tiny pullet eggs? Coming straight from these happy hens, and growing bigger every day. BUNDLE BOXES: Easier. Simpler. Still Delicious.
We’ve switched to Rancher’s Choice bundle boxes, but the website will still give you a good idea of what’s inside. No need to meal plan — just order, enjoy, and maybe discover a new favorite cut you wouldn’t have picked yourself. Culinary adventure awaits. SHARE THE LOVE. GET THE BONUS.
Did you know telling your friends about Happy Life Ranch can literally pay off?
Just log into your account and click the Referral button in the top right.
• Your friend gets $10 off
• You get $25 in credit
Everybody wins (especially your freezer).
It’s our way of saying thanks for helping others discover clean, local, ranch-raised food. So go ahead — refer away!
CATERING: Did you know we do catering? Proteins and sides. Gives a call for your next shindig. HOURS OF OPERATION
We’re open for pickups, visits, and high-fives:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturdays | 10 AM – 5 PM
Need to come another day? Just call or text to make sure we’re around — we’re always happy to accommodate when we can. THANK YOU
Thank you for giving us a few minutes of your time — and more importantly, for trusting us with your family’s food. That’s not something we take lightly.
Got ideas? Feedback? Something we could do better? Shoot us a note at info@happyliferanch.com.
If you love what we’re doing, the best way to support us is to spread the word. Send friends to www.happyliferanch.com— we’d love to welcome them to the family. From our barn to your table,
– The Happy Life Ranch Crew |
