Photo by JK The talented JK sent this picture over of a quiet and peaceful dusk on the farm. The sheep are calm, the chickens are foraging all over and the weather is mild and still. A nice way to end the day. … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
A Fine Stretch of Weather
Now that we’re full-time farmers, we watch the Weather Channel like it’s Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. And this past week has been a winner! It seems like everything is blooming at once, including allergies… One of the things that was new to us as we learned how to raise animals: chickens do not like to lay … [Read more...]
After a Long Winter… Fresh Vegetables Are Coming!
There has been a TON of activity of by the vegetables fields. The greenhouse is humming with the business of planting seeds, transplanting seedlings and getting organized for the growing season. **Keep posted for our May SEEDLING SALE DAYS at the market** Charlton and Lindsay are watering the soil to get it ready … [Read more...]
Chickens In the New Chicken Wagon
The new chicken wagon is out on the fields! After snow (and more snow), rain, sleet, wind and more, the inaugural launch was ready to happen. First, a trove of ornery laying hens with cabin fever had to be relocated and introduced to their new deluxe laying house. If a chicken can be happy, I swear these ones were. … [Read more...]