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<img width="233" height="300" src="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/me-blog-233x300.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1" class="image wp-image-11860 attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" decoding="async" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" title="Welcome!" srcset="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/me-blog-47x60.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 47w, https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/me-blog.png?size=160x206&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 160w, https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/me-blog-233x300.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 233w, https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/me-blog.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 525w" sizes="(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px">

Hi I'm Liz, welcome to The Cape Coop! I am a New England backyard farmer raising chickens, ducks, rabbits, alpacas, & gardening in my 1 acre yard. Thanks for joining us!

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Headed to Mashpee Commons for the Christmas Parade

<img src="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1" alt="Headed to Mashpee Commons for the Christmas Parade? Come by and say hi at the Pop Up Market at @steeplestreetmusic , right near the beginning of the parade! Lots of great local vendors to help you check off your holiday list! 🎄🎅🏼 #mashpee #falmouth #capecod #mashpeecommons #capecod" srcset="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 1000w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=160x90&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 160w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=320x179&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 320w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=480x269&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 480w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=640x358&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 640w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=800x448&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">

Headed to Mashpee Commons for the Christmas Parade? Come by and say hi at the Pop Up Market at @steeplestreetmusic , right near the beginning of the parade! Lots of great local vendors to help you check off your holiday list! 🎄🎅🏼

#mashpee #falmouth #capecod #mashpeecommons #capecod

Our salve shelf was nearly bare after the past cou

<img src="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1" alt="Our salve shelf was nearly bare after the past couple of fairs! I did a quick mini restock to hopefully get through my last pop ups and online sales. Get them while they last! Catch us tomorrow (Dec 9) at Holiday Fest pop up @steeplestreetmusic Mashpee, next weekend (Dec 16) @mahoneysgarden Falmouth, or online anytime! #shopsmall #shoplocal #capecod #capecodchristmas #falmouth #mashpee #handmade #salves" srcset="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 1000w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=160x90&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 160w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=320x179&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 320w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=480x269&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 480w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=640x358&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 640w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=800x448&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">

Our salve shelf was nearly bare after the past couple of fairs! I did a quick mini restock to hopefully get through my last pop ups and online sales. Get them while they last!

Catch us tomorrow (Dec 9) at Holiday Fest pop up @steeplestreetmusic Mashpee, next weekend (Dec 16) @mahoneysgarden Falmouth, or online anytime!

#shopsmall #shoplocal #capecod #capecodchristmas #falmouth #mashpee #handmade #salves

We have been goat keepers for about 6 weeks now an

<img src="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1" alt="We have been goat keepers for about 6 weeks now and these little darlings have totally stolen our hearts ❤️ they are so friendly and have such great personalities! I had never milked an animal before but now I’ve got the hang of it. Most times I’m done before she has finished eating so I’ll pull up a hay bale and sit for a bit. This morning as I sit on a hay bale, holding my pail of milk, trying not to break the fresh eggs in my coat pocket, I look around the barn and wonder at how we got here. Neither my husband or I grew up around farm animals or farming and it was never part of our plan. Then the small decision to get four tiny chicks 12 years ago totally changed our lives forever. Since then we’ve moved, have a barn bigger than our house, and have over 60 various farm friends. It’s definitely a lot of work, but I love this beautiful little farm and I’m so grateful for life’s strange twists and turns that led us here! #farm #farmlife #lifeouthere #goats #backyardfarm #suburbanfarmer" srcset="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 1000w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=160x90&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 160w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=320x179&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 320w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=480x269&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 480w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=640x358&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 640w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=800x448&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">

We have been goat keepers for about 6 weeks now and these little darlings have totally stolen our hearts ❤️ they are so friendly and have such great personalities! I had never milked an animal before but now I’ve got the hang of it. Most times I’m done before she has finished eating so I’ll pull up a hay bale and sit for a bit.

This morning as I sit on a hay bale, holding my pail of milk, trying not to break the fresh eggs in my coat pocket, I look around the barn and wonder at how we got here. Neither my husband or I grew up around farm animals or farming and it was never part of our plan. Then the small decision to get four tiny chicks 12 years ago totally changed our lives forever. Since then we’ve moved, have a barn bigger than our house, and have over 60 various farm friends.

It’s definitely a lot of work, but I love this beautiful little farm and I’m so grateful for life’s strange twists and turns that led us here!

#farm #farmlife #lifeouthere #goats #backyardfarm #suburbanfarmer

Find us today, Sunday Dec 3, 10-2 @mahoneysgarden

<img src="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1" alt="Find us today, Sunday Dec 3, 10-2 @mahoneysgarden in East Falmouth for their Holiday Pop Up Fair! Grab some gorgeous gifts and holiday flowers 🎄 🎅🏼 #falmouth #capecod #soap #craftfair #shoplocal" srcset="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 1000w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=160x90&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 160w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=320x179&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 320w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=480x269&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 480w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=640x358&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 640w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=800x448&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">

Find us today, Sunday Dec 3, 10-2 @mahoneysgarden in East Falmouth for their Holiday Pop Up Fair! Grab some gorgeous gifts and holiday flowers 🎄 🎅🏼

#falmouth #capecod #soap #craftfair #shoplocal

Join us Saturday Dec 2, 10-4 at the Hyannis Villag

<img src="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1" alt="Join us Saturday Dec 2, 10-4 at the Hyannis Village Green for the amazing Love Live Local Holiday Fest!!! Get all your Christmas shopping done with awesome local Cape artists and crafters. We are booth 27, stop by sniff some soaps and grab some warm alpaca socks! Hope to see you there 🎄 #capecod #hyannis #craftfair #shopsmall #shoplocal" srcset="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 1000w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=160x90&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 160w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=320x179&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 320w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=480x269&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 480w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=640x358&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 640w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=800x448&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">

Join us Saturday Dec 2, 10-4 at the Hyannis Village Green for the amazing Love Live Local Holiday Fest!!! Get all your Christmas shopping done with awesome local Cape artists and crafters. We are booth 27, stop by sniff some soaps and grab some warm alpaca socks! Hope to see you there 🎄

#capecod #hyannis #craftfair #shopsmall #shoplocal

Christmas at the Cape Coop is less than 2 weeks aw

<img src="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1" alt="Christmas at the Cape Coop is less than 2 weeks away! There are still some afternoon time slots open but they are going fast so book your tickets now! Professional photos with @emeraldeyephoto, visit with Santa in his sleigh 🎅🏼, cookies & cocoa with Mrs Claus 🤶🏻, feed our farm friends 🦙🐐🐓, and get some shopping done at the soap & alpaca shop! Link in profile to book your tickets today! 🎄 #capecod #capecodchristmas #falmouth #christmasoncapecod" srcset="https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 1000w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=160x90&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 160w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=320x179&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 320w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=480x269&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 480w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=640x358&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 640w,https://b1938302.smushcdn.com/1938302/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?size=800x448&lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 800w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">

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