Last week had us running from field to field to get the animals secure for the onslaught of freezing cold. Our best insulator, hay, was piled up everywhere. Some animals used it for feed... While others nestled right in like sardines to keep warm... The dogs kept watch by day, but took shelter under the … [Read more...]
Snow Coming In!
Brett has the animals all ready for the weekend of sleety, and nasty, bitter cold weather. The pigs are in the open barn, or bedded down in their huts with copious hay. Either way, they have a nice thick layer to keep out the chill. The chickens huddle inside to stay out of the breeze and fluff their … [Read more...]
It Has Been a Wet and Rainy Run-Up to Christmas
Rain, mud, standing water and more mud. The animals don't like it, the farmers can't move in it and it just plain is a nuisance. The conventional wisdom states that it's always "easier to put water on, than to take it off." So...finally some sunshine and a good, strong breeze to dry up the moisture. The chickens … [Read more...]
Turkey Time! Order Your Fresh Heritage Bird From The Farm.
Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday, but preparing for it is a marathon on the farm! Every year at this time, we are chasing turkeys all over the place. They are in the woods, on equipment and vehicles, in the trees and throughout the pastures. Turkeys are extremely curious and follow the farmers around as they … [Read more...]
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