Need an extra set of hands around the barn? I provide dependable, routine farm and animal-care services for families, hobby farms, small farms, and livestock owners.

Whether you're away for the weekend, need help with daily chores, or simply need some extra help keeping the barn running smoothly, I can help maintain your animals' normal routines and keep their living areas clean and cared for.

Barn chores can be customized to your animals and property. A typical visit may include:

• Feeding animals according to your instructions

• Providing fresh water

• Cleaning and filling water buckets

• Cleaning stalls

• Removing manure

• Replacing soiled bedding

• Refilling hay

• Cleaning feed areas

• Turning animals in or out when appropriate

• Basic barn cleanup

• Checking fences, gates, and animal areas for obvious problems

• Reporting anything unusual to the owner