Nom Nom Nom May 10, 2011

Hungry goat, Chumley, chews on Shane Noem's pants as he tries to gather chicken eggs on the Noem Farm.

Morning Guidance May 9, 2011

The Noem's front porch light serves as an aid for those who have to go to work early... otherwise you may trip over a goat, or cat, or chicken...

Multi-purpose May 4, 2011

On occasion Crystal Noem's whitetail deer becomes a make shift coat rack for the Noem Family.

Easter Lunch April 24, 2011

After enjoying an Easter lunch at the Noem House, Debbie, Dave, and Virginia Noem talk about shoes and feet at Virginia's Independence, KY home.

Koob April 21, 2011

The game of koob is played using pieces of various sized lumber including rods and square pegs. The Noem Family's version of the game is a fun way for Spencer and Sebastian Beck to make a mess on the front porch.

Up Close Goat April 20, 2011

Tennessee and Chumley pose for a picture inside of their goat house on the Noem Farm in Union, KY.

Dead Fridge April 17, 2011

After the Noem-family fridge passed away, there is a pile of homeless magnets sitting, waiting for a new home...

Tennessee Tuxedo April 10, 2011

Late one night Nicole Aho plays with Dave Noem's baby goat named Tennessee, so that he can milk the mother to make cheese and yogurt.

Gate Keeper April 8, 2011

Guarding the gate so that the baby goats don't get out, 1 year old Spencer Beck, of Florence, KY keeps watch over the Noem Farm.

Spring Time Twins April 7, 2011

The newest addition to the Noem Family are two baby goats named Chumley and Tennessee. Both "New Pine" goats, a cross bread of Nubian and Alpine goats and are supposed to be the best milk producers. The mother named Spooky taunts up by sticking her tongue out at the camera Less than an hour after giving birth.

Guard Cat April 5, 2011

Protecting the Noem house hold from potential attack from the evil trolls, Goldie, the family cat swats at the troll relocated on top of a shelving unit purchased by Shane Noem from a Borders in Colrain, Ohio that was going out of business.

Happy Doggy April 3, 2011

The Schmalzl family dog, Charlotte, smiles for the camera while the Noem Family dog sits the small dog while the family was on vacation in Jamaica.

How many does it take? March 27, 2011

How many Noem's does it take to change a light bulb? None, because none of them can reach it. In a family of short people, things like light bulbs take longer than many other home repairs.

Home Defense Goose March 25, 2011

Hanging from the Noem Family ceiling, a goose looks like form of home defense as it dangles above the back door. The goose was taken by Dave Noem on a hunting trip to North Dakota.

Techno-Kitty March, 23, 2011

Goldie takes command of his owners computer in order to check the weather forcast to determine when he should go out side and when he should stay asleep on the couch. . . . this was a couch day.

Structural Damage? March 22, 2011

Woody Woodpecker has taken refuge in the Noem family barn on a windy day. The question is, how much damage will he do?

New Nest March 16, 2011

After being wing clipped, the chickens on the Noem Farm have had to find unique places to lay their eggs when they get out of the pen and can not get back in. This nest was found in the back of a trailer bed.

Refugee March 13, 2011

Seeking refuge from the elements in an old feed bin, a baby trumpeter pigeon makes a nest after taking the plunge from his nest above the bin. Two baby pigeons were born this winter on the Noem Farm and have survived into the early part of spring.

Early to Rise March 12, 2011

An early morning sunrise paints everything orange on the Noem Farm in Union, KY.

Cooped Up March 6, 2011

Cooped up during a chilly March afternoon, the chickens on the Noem Farm relax inside their coop away from the rain and wind outside. The chickens provide the family with close to 30 eggs a day.