Depends on your definition of "working" - Walnut Cove Creek Farm (WCCF) is not operated as a "for-profit" farm. Indeed, we do not generate any revenues from the operation of the farm and at this time do not intent to.

There is a lot of "working" that is done to support a lifestyle like this away from urban and suburban pressures. Taking care of the animals is work to some and pleasure to others. Raising chicks and gathering fresh eggs may be work to some but gratifying to others. Growing vegetables in your garden may be work to some but nourishing to others. Having loving pets in your home requires some effort but is never "work."

There probably are ways to operate this property "for profit" but that is not our purpose now.

The original purposes for each of the group of animals and what we/they do now (other than feeding everyone) are:

The horses were for trail riding. They now are for petting, brushing, training, admiring, sometimes riding.

The goats were for clearing the underbrush. They do eat some underbrush, but they are cute, sort of like dogs, they produce fiber, which could be sold, but right now we have used it for insulation.

The geese were to protect the chicken flock from predators. That did not work out, they attack the chickens. In fact, they now attack any and all visitors to the farm. They along with the dogs are better than an alarm system or doorbell. They have laid a lot of huge, delicious eggs though!

The chickens were to lay eggs. They lay eggs! Not enough to sell, but sometimes enough to share with friends.

The dogs were just pets and guardians, although Cate, a King Shepard, was initially bought to be bred. We later discovered that she has hip dysplasia, and we decided not to perpetuate that condition, so we had her spayed. Cooper, a Great Pyrenees, was purchased as a guardian dog for the rest of the animals (and for us), a job he takes very seriously and performs very well. But he is a big teddy bear at heart. Rocky, the German Shepard, is our grand dog. Originally, we kept Rocky for two of our grandsons, while their parents were building a house and the boys were in school. Three years later, Rocky is now a permanent resident, the house is built, one grandson has graduated and is working in Washington, DC and the other is in the Air Force.

Probably not, they are basically our pets. See questions below on our plans for the animals.

Currently, we are planning on building an Ark and bringing all of them with us to the island of Crete in the Mediterranean. Looking for descendants of Noah to help us with the planning, construction, and navigation. Please let us know if you have any ideas on how to do this.

If that does not work out, we will re-home the horses, goats, geese and chickens and take the dogs with us. If you are interested in any of the animals, please let us know.

None of the equipment comes with the farm; however, all equipment and tools will be sold separately.

A partial list of the equipment and tools includes:

Kubota tractor, Model L3901, with box blade, auger, bushhog, chipper, counterweight, front end bucket and forklift

Kubota RTV, Model X900

Woodland Mills portable sawmill

Log splitter

Roto tiller

Lawnmower

Kerosine heater

Propane deck heaters

Trimmers

Power washer

portable generator

chainsaws

Radial arm saw

hand tools, shovels, rakes, axes, etc

No, but available separately. There are multiple saddles, blankets, bridles, reins, other tack and equine supplies that will be sold. Note that the tack room includes a washer and dryer, separate from the one in the house.