The Carter LoDown

Backyard Farming & Life Musings

My name is Lauren, and I am so glad you have stopped by. I have always loved writing, so much so that I have actually kept all my journals—even the embarrassing ones from middle school.

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Recent Posts

  • Why Babydoll Southdown Sheep Make Great Pets

    Why Babydoll Southdown Sheep Make Great Pets

    I kept seeing pictures of these cute, fat, fluffy, stocky, short sheep all over Pinterest. One day, I started to research these cute mystery sheep. It turns out that I was falling in love with Babydoll Southdown Sheep. Their permanent smiling faces snatched my heart, so I started researching how…

  • Effortless Maintenance: Easy Clean Duck Coop

    Effortless Maintenance: Easy Clean Duck Coop

    When researching ducks to see if they would be manageable on our half-acre, I read a lot about how messy they are. I was concerned that having a small flock of ducks would cause our yard to smell and make a mess everywhere. I didn’t want to clean up after…

  • How to Preserve Pears WITHOUT Making Syrup

    How to Preserve Pears WITHOUT Making Syrup

    How to preserve your pears without making the sticky syrup. Skipping this step keeps canning pears simple, quicker, and less sticky. It’s a win-win!