The fields have rested and the grass is perfect for the sheep at St. Michaels. Bella and Sassy, the two jennys, are there with the sheep to help protect them from coyotes (see them way in the back?). There have been indications of coyotes in the fields recently – we hope Bella and Sassy get the hang of this very … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Farm to School Day
Once again, Double Brook Farm participated in the Hopewell Elementary Farm to School Day. Lindsay and Andrea spent the day giving students hayrides and answering questions about the farm from these budding farmers (ex. “Where do the animals take naps during the day?” and “Can you feed a sheep ice cream?”). The kids … [Read more...]
All Quiet Until…
So the piglets were snoozing peacefully over at the Martin tract. But then a couple of them got this great idea…to tussle! And tussle… And tussle. Until they got tuckered out. And hungry. Sometimes it’s best just to have a space of your own. And relax. … [Read more...]
Jenny, Jenny!
As it turns out, guard dogs work better and are happier in a pair. So, we decided to put Bea and Kasey together with the chickens. But what to do with the sheep? Donkeys!! What? Yes, donkeys! Introducing our two jennys (that’s female donkey to you and me): Sassy (left) and Bella. Sassy, who is estimated to be … [Read more...]