The kids have really taken to Jenny, one of the Katadhin lambs that was rejected by her mother. Following is a pictorial update on how she’s doing. I think you’ll see that she is being well- fed (or perhaps I should say ‘often-fed’ or maybe even ‘over-fed’). Check out her tail above. When lambs nurse, they wag their … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Guard Dog Switcheroo
Last week, along with the delivery of about a million lambs, we also took delivery of two more Maremma guard dogs. And just in the nick of time – one lamb had already been taken by a fox out on Carter Road. Introducing Ranger… And Casey… We have paired them with the chickens for now and they are learning the … [Read more...]
Screening of ‘American Meat’ in NYC
This Friday and Saturday, there will be a screening of the movie ‘American Meat’ in New York at Cinema Village (22 East 12th St, NY, NY), which features none other than Jon McConaughy! He is one of several farmers who share their approach to finding a sustainable solution to raising livestock within today’s meat … [Read more...]
Lambs Everywhere and Mystery on Aunt Molly
These sheep are so happy in this warm summer spring weather. And they are lambing beautifully. Kayla has been putting in a Herculean effort checking on the ewes and lambs and making sure they are comfortable, healthy and bonding! The book ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ definitely cannot prepare a soul for what … [Read more...]