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Hi, we are Sarah & Peter Milcetic of Better with Thyme Farm! On our farm we focus on working with Creation and the wisdom of God’s design. Stewarding our land and animals for God's glory gives us hope and freedom for the present and eternity.

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. -John 15:4

Monthly News

Updated at the beginning of each month with farm updates, seasonal tips and more. Read the monthly news here.

New! The Hub

Introducing the Holistic Homesteaders Hub! Our mission is to create a network of breeders, buyers and service providers who are dedicated to stewarding our animals for their optimal wellbeing, rearing our animals as close to nature as possible and incorporating natural remedies only as needed.

Please join us inside the Hub!

We Love Thyme

We love thyme. With seemingly endless varieties of this aromatic, delicious, medicinal, flowering evergreen ground cover we thought it was a perfect namesake for our farm. We especially loved creating a play on words that reflects hope, regeneration and abundance.

Our Favorite Herbs & Spices

Any herbs & spices that we need but don't grow ourselves, we buy from Mountain Rose Herbs! The first time we smelled their garlic powder, we realized they offer the best bulk herbs you can buy and we've loved every herb and spice we have purchased from them - both for ourselves and our animals!

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Homestead Cleanup!

Whether messy child hands, muddy chore overalls, milk coated milking supplies, slobbery dog bowls (or any other mess you can name on the homestead) these are the ONLY cleaning supplies that met our holistic standards for our homestead!

I was so thankful to discover the Thieves line after tiring of greenwashed products that didn't get the job done and left me feeling awful too. No compromises here!

Clean Your Homestead without Compromise
The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.
-Psalm 85:12

Great Pyrenees Livestock Guardian Dogs

About our Dogs: Why Great Pyrenees Livestock Guardian Dogs

About Our Puppies ~ Available Puppies ~ Previous Puppies ~ Puppy Questionnaire

Natural Rearing Resources: Resources for your dog’s health and longevity

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Puppy Testimonials

Ron has been the absolute best blessing we could’ve asked for in a dog. He really has been such a wonderful addition to our family and we thank you so much for raising such an amazing pup in a child friendly house.

― Caitlyn

Most of the photos and videos are of us on adventures. She is a dream come true and I love every second with her. 

― Katherine

Apollonia has surpassed any of our expectations.  We love her so much and could not imagine being without her!!! We continue to feed her a raw food diet. She has had zero health issues!

― Niccole

Appa has been perfectly healthy since we’ve had him and I attribute that to the raw diet! We can’t thank you and your family enough for trusting us to take care of him! As well as being an inspiration for a healthier and more wholesome life.

― Zach

Our Heritage & Rare Breed Poultry

Ameraucana ~ Bresse ~ Cream Legbar ~ Splash and French Black Copper Marans ~ Lavender Orpington ~ Silkie ~ Silverudd’s Blue

Recent Reviews

  • The Holistic Homestead Course
    Rated 5 out of 5
    by Kaitlyn W.
  • Lavender Orpington Hatching Eggs
    Rated 5 out of 5
    by Mike
  • The Holistic Homestead Course
    Rated 5 out of 5
    by Brooke
  • The Holistic Homestead Course
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    by Alina
  • Silkie Hatching Eggs
    Rated 5 out of 5
    by Tiffany
  • Silkie Hatching Eggs
    Rated 5 out of 5
    by Deems M

Hours & Info

Located in Shepherdstown, WV

Phone: (240) 805-3618

Email: send us an email

Hours: by appointment only

Latest Blog Posts

  • It’s time to wean this bullMarch 21, 2023
    We had two calves born in late 2021, and our original plan was to have them nurse […]
  • Deworming – not just for livestock!January 9, 2023
    If you have chickens or any other livestock, I bet you’re familiar with the idea that deworming […]
  • What one supplement do all livestock need?December 19, 2022
    There’s one supplement we give to every animal on our farm – cows, sheep, poultry, pig and […]

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We’re using a heat lamp with chicks for the firs We’re using a heat lamp with chicks for the first time (we typically use a heat plate or broody hen).

One thing we all like is how adorable it is to be able to see the chicks sleeping since they’re not hidden under a plate or hen.

The way we have this lamp secured there’s no risk of it falling but if it were set up in a way it could fall then it automatically shuts off and the chicks would have no heat. 

What are your thoughts/experiences with using a heat lamp vs. plate?
Our family hasn’t come to an agreement on what w Our family hasn’t come to an agreement on what we want to call him yet… 🤔🤔 Head to my stories if you want to vote on a name!
Who else is like me? I love my little splurges an Who else is like me?

I love my little splurges and indulgences… like flowers! 🌷The photos are flowers from our garden over the last 12 years and this spring I joined a flower CSA from a local farm for fresh bouquets on the table every week! 💐🤩

In a recession people have one of two choices: 

⬇️ Option A decrease spending and/or 
↗️ Option B increase your earnings

Our family has truly been able to feel less financial pressure because of Option B being part of our financial plan.

Maybe you are also looking for options and ways to monetize being online?

Life changing for a lot of people can be as simple as paying for gas or the recent increase in their groceries expenses. Or maybe you’re like me and want to enjoy little splurges?? 🤔

If you are, I would love to help you. If Option B is something you want to explore with me, comment Option B below. 🙌
Unpopular opinion… You don’t need machinery t Unpopular opinion…

You don’t need machinery to homestead!

We don’t have a tractor or any of the attachments that go along with them. We don’t even have a utility vehicle!

We may work slower and harder…

But we avoid the noise pollution and avoid storing and being exposed to the fuel and exhaust. 

Taking thousands of steps every day is good for our bodies and our “workouts” move our homestead forward. We also partner with our animals and give them meaningful work! (Taking Mulberry on a walk in the video to mow an area where I don’t want to make a cow fence but I do want mowed.)

And I think most importantly our family is working side by side and we have plenty of quiet time to talk while we work.

What do you think about avoiding machines on the homestead?
Who doesn’t want to save money on the homestead? Who doesn’t want to save money on the homestead? 

When we first started homesteading neither Peter or I had a whole lot of relevant DIY skills - so everything we needed meant more money spent. 😮‍💨

Homesteading doesn’t have to be that way! With just a little bit of effort you can learn to do so many things yourself from the small to the big and build your confidence as you go. 🙌

This connection wire from the fence energizer fell apart as I was moving the fence. Without hesitation I knew what to do so I didn’t have to buy a new one… we have a tool that pulls off the outer plastic layer and I can reinsert the wire or just use it as is with the energizer!

Would you please share a money saving homestead hack with me in the comments?
The other day I took updated photos of our cows fo The other day I took updated photos of our cows for our website (look how big Orion is!)
AND as I was sleuthing around I’m pretty sure I found a photo of Mulberry’s sire… Swipe to see! 🤩
The hub is not for me to make a profit but to serv The hub is not for me to make a profit but to serve the holistic homesteading community! I hope this helps anyone who hesitated to join for the same reason. ❤️
Well today was one of those days for us. But onwar Well today was one of those days for us. But onward we go. Tomorrow is March 1st and we’re officially going back to rotationally grazing everyone. My favorite! 😁
One of the new crosses we hatched last year is lay One of the new crosses we hatched last year is laying this reddish/purplish egg! This is a new color for me. 😍 

I can tell it’s the bloom that makes it this color because I can see brown under my fingerprint.

Also we have extra Lavender Orpington and Silkie eggs today. Link to order hatching eggs in my bio.
Have you ever seen a dog bury food for later? Did Have you ever seen a dog bury food for later? Did you know “ripened” raw meat is good for them?!
This little chick photo is winner number two from This little chick photo is winner number two from last year's hatching egg customer photos! She was hatched under a broody hen and is calling for mama in this photo it seems. This one was submitted off of IG by TIffany and there are more photos under the reviews tab on our website for each breed of hatching eggs we offer.
I just adore this video from @kaaitwhitney! So fun I just adore this video from @kaaitwhitney! So fun that we get to see her grown up too. Most of the photos I get are chicks! ❤️ 

I will also be opening up orders very soon and begin shipping on Monday. Make sure you are on our mailing list and check the hatching eggs box under interests and/or sign up for the waitlist on the product page for the eggs you want.

What do you plan to hatch this year?
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