Family home and garden - rural, Homestead, Ranch/ Livestock Farm, Mixed Farm, Farm, Family farm

British Columbia
Family home and garden - rural, Homestead, Ranch/ Livestock Farm, Mixed Farm, Farm, Family farm
Family home and garden - rural, Homestead, Ranch/ Livestock Farm, Mixed Farm, Farm, Family farm Family home and garden - rural, Homestead, Ranch/ Livestock Farm, Mixed Farm, Farm, Family farm
3 Updated 4 months ago
We are a family owned and run lifestyle/ farm start-up. Located in rural Canada in the Northern Rockies on a beautiful 36 acre property. We are a very active and busy family with growing sheep and goat herds, general repairs and maintenance of both land and out buildings, fencing, and a large commercial greenhouse. There is always something to do and there is never a dull moment. We as a family have a great appreciation for the land and all it gives us. We are continually finding ways to reduce waste and reuse materials, and conduct any maintenance required for both structures and land in a sustainable, efficient, and low-cost fashion. Since moving onto the farm in 2020, our livestock has doubled in such a short period of time. Thus, doubling the work load and consuming more time. Our long-term goal is to be fully self-sufficient and eco-friendly (solar energy, etc..) as well as selling organic meat products, herbs, baked goods, and natural health/ beauty products. This has not been fully reached yet. Being a start-up, the farm is very much still in transition from being a dated log home on 36 acres that had not received any care for many years previous; to becoming the fully functioning and sustainable farm. We are a hard working family of three passionate about farming, animals, and the many benefits hemp/cannabis have to offer. Each day we take small steps towards achieving our goals. Rustic Duck Run Is only a few hours drives from the Liard Hotsprings- one of our main attractions here in the Northern Rockies! Along the way to the hot springs there are many hiking trails, camping, and plenty of fishing. As an outdoors family we love camping, hunting, and fishing in this area. We’ve been here for years and still have yet to grow tired of all the breathtaking mountains, lakes, and wildlife that surrounds us. Our location is perfect for those who are also on their way or wanting to see Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Alaska! Organic methods: Ecological rotational grazing, and composting for land/pasture development. Certifications: Not certified yet on account of being a start-up. Current projects: Barn construction, fence building, gardening (general), land clearing. Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Cattle farming
Forestry
Wild foraging
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Meat processing
Natural cosmetics fabrication
Traditional crafts
Renewable energy production
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
Host type
Production farm
14.5 Hectares | 35.8 Acres
Accommodation
3 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Camper / RV
Children accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
1 day (local)
Weekend
Less than a week
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Shayna
Shayna
Member since 2022
Languages spoken: English
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British Columbia
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Kostia
Kostia
France • January 2025
I spent almost 2 months in this beautiful place and I loved it. Tim, Shayna and Marley are wonderful people that are always willing to help others. There is lots to do if you are an active person, between cutting wood, burning stumps, taking care of the animals. Sometimes you wonder if the animals are dogs because they act like them !! The surroundings are very relaxing and There is a lot of opportunities to build stuff because the place is in constant evolution. I would 100% go there again if I have the opportunity. Thank you guys !!<3
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Sonja
Sonja
Germany • May 2024
Me & my friend Sarah absolutely loved being WWOOFers at the Rustic Duck Run! Shayna and her family welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at home right from the beginning. It was a lot of fun feeding the animals, doing chores and work on smaller projects of the farm. Shayna taught us how to feed the animals, use tools, chop woods and much more. She showed us what life looks like at the farm for her and her family and patiently answered any questions we had. The whole family was super sweet and kind and made us feel very appreciated! A daily highlight was cuddling the baby goats or baby rabbits or just having a drink with family members. We sure made some unforgettable memories and would do the WWOOFing there again any time! :)
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Zion
Zion
Germany • March 2024
I was with Shayna, Marley and Tim for about six weeks and the time went by way too quick. Shayna, Marley and Tim are very lovable and relaxed people. Every day there was something to do, be it building a door, a gate or a hay manger or generally feeding the animals. We also had a nice trip to the Liard River Hot Springs. And if that wasn't enough, the food was delicious. I also had the opportunity to meet some of their friends and family and those days and evenings are unforgettable. But the best of all were Mango and Jerry (goats), no matter what you did they were always there annoying you.
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