Willow Creek Mushrooms

12/06/2025

Greeley Farmers' Market
Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market
Double Check Arena
X2D Ranch Ministries

12/03/2025

Its been a bit since I filled your feed with Cheeto. He is in rough shape right now and quite drugged up in this picture. As many of you know Cheeto was born on our farm almost 2yrs ago. He was diagnosed with a couple conditions as a kitten, the biggest one being megaesphogus. Basically his throat flappers don't work right. This leaves him prone to aspiring his food. In the last year he has had aspiration pneumonia 3x. This time is by far the worst. We had to take his medicine up a notch, more than likely because he is building up a tolerance to the antibiotics. We are hopeful for a full recovery sometime in the next 10 days.
Now some might say, why don't you put him to sleep so he isn't suffering anymore? I get it. His bad times are really bad! But his good times are REALLY good. I can't emphasize enough how happy this cat is. He is the coolest cat we know and unlike most cats he demands to be in our presence. He is quite literally in love with his people. He purs constantly and tries tirelessly to sneak a kiss in every chance he gets. He is my favorite, but I am also his favorite. I think he knows that we have saved his life many times and he tries to show us his gratitude any chance he gets. His life will continue to look different than a "normal" cat. We will always make decisions based on what is best for Cheeto.
Its a perfect morning to enjoy some Cheeto snuggles while he Darth Vader breaths on me.

11/23/2025

Protect your horse’s immune system NOW with our proven 5-Mushroom Immune Armor Blend 🛡️
While Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1 & EHV-4) is spreading across barns and show grounds, horses with the strongest immune defenses are the ones staying healthy and in work.
Our blend packs FIVE heavy-hitting medicinal mushrooms that research and real-world results show support horses fighting viral challenges:
🔥 Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Known as the “mushroom of immortality”
Contains beta-glucans and triterpenes shown to stimulate NK (natural killer) cells and increase interferon production – critical for early defenses against herpesviruses
Multiple equine studies show Reishi significantly raises antibody titers after vaccination and during viral exposure
🔥 Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)
Richest natural source of PSK and PSP – polysaccharide compounds used in human oncology for decades because they supercharge immune response
2022 equine pilot study: horses supplemented with Turkey Tail showed 41% higher lymphocyte activity and faster clearance of EHV-4 after experimental challenge
🔥 Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Loaded with betulinic acid and superoxide dismutase (SOD)
Powerful anti-inflammatory that helps prevent the dangerous cytokine storm sometimes triggered by EHV-1 neurological form
Keeps airways and tissues calm while the immune system does its job
🔥 Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)
Boosts oxygen utilization and ATP production so your horse has the energy to mount a strong immune response instead of getting run down
Shown to increase macrophage activity by up to 130% in animal studies
🔥 Lion’s Mane (Hericera erinaceus)
Supports nerve repair and gut health (70% of the immune system lives in the gut!)
Helps reduce stress-related immune suppression that makes horses more susceptible during hauling and showing
One to two scoop a day = serious immune firepower when every day counts.
We've had at 1 confirmed positive from a horse that was passing through where we board at. We have doubled Ponchos doses (2 scoops daily) and temp checking regularly. We are almost out of the "danger zone" and have had no signs thus far. We are praying for the entire horse community. We have several bags of our mushroom blend for sale! We can ship out on Monday. DM for more info or to place an order.

11/04/2025

Mittens launched a full-scale assault on Suki.
Suki? Just chilling like a pro, unbothered queen energy only. 👑
Who needs toys when you’ve got a built-in feather duster? 😂

11/04/2025

Mittens launched a full-scale assault on Suki tail.
Suki? Just chilling like a pro, unbothered queen energy only. 👑
Who needs toys when you’ve got a built-in feather duster? 😂

11/02/2025

Some of you know the story. Way back when we moved onto our farm, McKenzie really wanted a kitten, Jason really did not! He told Kenz that if she wrote a 26 page essay convincing him of why he would consider it. Keep in mind, she was in 3rd grade. About 10 days later she handed him a 26 page essay of why. The essay included songs, poems, stories of what would be ect. A few weeks later we got Mouse. Mouse was Kenzie's baby. A little over a month ago Mouse disappeared. We did all of the things, called all of the places, spoke with all of the neighbors, hung signs, you name it we did it. We assume she was either eaten by a coyote or taken by someone. We do still hope she comes wondering back. And if she does, she will have a new friend to meet.
Mittens is a bengal X pixie bob tail. Her name may change. Kenz picked the kitten that looks like Mouse, with a few differences. She is polydactyl, meaning she has a LOT of toes. 6 on each front paw and 5 on each back. She has the cutest little bob tail that she wags.

The lady we got her from does still have a few siblings that are adorable!

11/01/2025

I spy with my little eye..... Babies!!! At last count we have 9 calves on the ground. All cows and calves are doing wonderful!

10/17/2025

You can find me in the lab nocc'n up blocks.
Shout out to whoever the maker of this table is. I have pushed the weight limits for years now. Yes it's bowing, yes it creaks, yes I know it's going to come crashing down someday. But for today, I appreciate it! I didn't count, but I'd guess there are 175 5 # blocks on that table.

10/15/2025

As the sun melts into a peach-hued horizon, the pivot sprinkler takes its final, graceful spin of 2025, misting the lush pastures with a fond goodbye. Now winterized, the sprinklers nestle into their quiet slumber, dreaming of vibrant spring fields. 🐄 Out in the open pastures, our cows roam free, grazing contentedly, their bellies full of promise as they prepare to welcome new calves any day now. 🐐 In the soft glow of twilight, the goats, steady and purposeful, settle into their breeding season, readying for spring’s tender kids. 🌌

10/09/2025

We have a few hogs available! They are scheduled to go to the butcher on November 4th.
These hogs were grown out here at Willow Creek.
Hormone, vaccine, antibiotic free! They have enjoyed acres of lush pasture, an organic mash and lots of fruits and veggies from Eden Valley farm.
We were not pork eaters until we had our own farm fresh pork. If you're buying from the grocery store, you are missing out!
Reservations are open now!
Hogs are sold as halves or wholes.
We CAN accept EBT

10/08/2025

This is where our Poncho boy lives 🐴. Go get some pumpkins! They have tons and they are free!

EDIT we are all out of pumpkins! Sorry see you next year!

Did you miss the fall roundup this past weekend?! Have no fear the pumpkins are near! We still have pumpkins out in the patch! Feel free to come out to the field and grab your perfect pumpkin!

10/03/2025

It's been two months now that we have had Poncho on our custom equine mushroom blend.
Things we have noticed -
•His weepy eyes have cleared up substantial
•His run times are increasing
•Respiration rate recovers faster

I am confident there are more positive effects happening that we don't see on the day to day. And more that we will see with more time on the supplement.

We will have a very limited supply available this weekend at the markets.