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Our Animals

We pasture-raise all of our animals right in Hopewell, New Jersey, on over 800 acres of owned and leased land, using the best sustainable and regenerative farming practices. The farm has pigs, sheep, chicken, turkeys, and limited cattle.

The animals on the farm are raised using a rotational grazing system or in wooded lots. This means they have some access to shelter, but are primarily on the open land, moving often (sometimes twice a day!) and foraging for part or all of their diet.

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Our ruminants – sheep and cattle – are 100% grass fed. Our pigs, chickens and turkeys supplement their foraged diet with a non-GMO, locally grown feed of corn, soybeans, flax, alfalfa, and minerals.

We grind the feed ourselves, on demand, for the freshest product. We never use antibiotics or hormones.

Sheep
Spring lambs! Katahdin sheep on pasture.

Sheep

From the beginning of the farm, we have raised the Katahdin breed of sheep. A ‘hair’ sheep, they do not have wool but a coat of hair that gets a layer of dread locks in the winter.

The sheep come in all colors, and people often mistake them for goats. A medium-sized breed, the Katahdin produces superior meat when raised on pasture. Lambing season in February and March is a lesson in organization as the flock is generally increased by close to 200%.

Katahdin were a developed as a cross between what was called the ‘African Hair Sheep’ and many other traditional breeds such as Suffolk, Hampshire, and Southdown. They are named after Mt. Katahdin in Maine, which is a testament to their hearty nature and ability to withstand cold.

HERITAGE PIGS

Berkshires and Ossabaw Crosses

We focus almost exclusively on the heritage Berkshire breed of pig. Berkshires adapt very well to outdoor farming, and we raise them in wooded lots where they can dig, forage and get ample shade.

Berkshire meat is known to be rich, savory and a bit darker than the pork you’ll see in the supermarket. Artisanal Berkshire meat is the most sought-after and versatile pork in top restaurants today.

Pigs
A Berkshire hog on the left and an Ossabaw hog on the right

In addition to Berkshires, we also have some Ossabaw cross pigs. Ossabaw hogs are descended from the highly prized Iberian pig brought to our eastern shores with the Spanish explorers over 400 years ago. The flavor of this ancient breed is unrivaled.

Chickens
Laying hens in the afternoon sun

PASTURED CHICKENS

Layers and Broilers

We raise a variety of chickens for both eggs and meat and are constantly experimenting with the ideal breeds for flavor. Our egg layers are out on pasture, giving them unfettered access to daily bugs, grasses and other foraged items to enhance their locally grown non-GMO grain diet.

The layers can be found in their enclosure, over by the pigs, in the woods and basically all over the place. But they do settle in by their roosts come nightfall, under the watchful eye of their guardian dogs.

We love hanging out in the chicken area and watching the daily squabbles, dust baths, and shenanigans these ladies get up to. The meat birds, once they are old enough to be outdoors, are moved in the chicken wagon so they can forage and scratch (and provide life-giving manure to the soil).

HERITAGE Turkeys

Black Spanish and Bronzes

The turkeys are by far the most social animals on the farm. All our turkeys are bred, laid, incubated, and hatched on the farm.

They are kept in a large, covered outdoor pen until they are big enough to defend themselves against predators. After that time, they can be found roaming, flying, and strutting all over the farm – even looking into the windows of our house!

Turkeys
Bronze and Black Spanish Turkeys

We sell our Thanksgiving turkeys fresh and take pride in gracing the holiday tables of so many of our friends and neighbors, as well as our own, with the best bird anywhere. Look for our turkeys on the news in the lead up to Thanksgiving – they turn into absolute celebrities.

Great Pyrenees
Cap, a Great Pyrenees, guarding his flock.

And we don’t raise them, but…

GUARD DOGS

The farm ‘employs’ 9 guard dogs to keep predator pressure from foxes, coyotes, raccoons, hawks, and turkey vultures at bay.

We have both Great Pyrenees and Maremmas protecting our animals and it's amazing to watch them guard in such an instinctual way. Even though they work hard, they are true hams and love a belly rub!

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With retail shopping at Brick Farm Butcher or animal shares & large orders from Double Brook Farm, we've got you covered for all occasions with pork, lamb, chickens, and turkeys. When you buy a share of a pig or lamb, either a whole or a 1/2, you are getting all of the cuts – packaged and frozen – from the animal. Our on-farm USDA inspected facility is

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How To Reserve Your Turkey

This year, we are proud to partner again with Brick Farm to sell our fresh, heritage, pastured turkeys. To place your Thanksgiving turkey order (and more restaurant-quality sides and desserts), please go to the Brick Farm Butcher website. We can't wait to have our turkeys at your holiday table! And …

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A True Farm To Table Experience In A Renovated 1800’s Farmhouse

In addition to our pastured meat, Brick Farm Tavern sources from and supports the local farming community, offering a menu loaded with the best flavors of the Hopewell Valley and beyond. Coined “one of the country’s truest pasture-to-table experience” – The Tavern is the perfect showcase for how our pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, eggs, and beef shine when given gourmet treatment, and is the only

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Butcher Retail Shopping And Direct From Farm Animal Shares

With retail shopping at Brick Farm Butcher or animal shares & large orders from Double Brook Farm, we've got you covered for all occasions with pork, lamb, chickens, and turkeys. When you buy a share of a pig or lamb, either a whole or a 1/2, you are getting all of the cuts – packaged and frozen – from the animal. Our on-farm USDA inspected facility is

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How To Reserve Your Turkey

This year, we are proud to partner again with Brick Farm to sell our fresh, heritage, pastured turkeys. To place your Thanksgiving turkey order (and more restaurant-quality sides and desserts), please go to the Brick Farm Butcher website. We can't wait to have our turkeys at your holiday table! And …

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A True Farm To Table Experience In A Renovated 1800’s Farmhouse

In addition to our pastured meat, Brick Farm Tavern sources from and supports the local farming community, offering a menu loaded with the best flavors of the Hopewell Valley and beyond. Coined “one of the country’s truest pasture-to-table experience” – The Tavern is the perfect showcase for how our pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, eggs, and beef shine when given gourmet treatment, and is the only

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Double Brook Farm works every day to provide the most delicious, nutrient-dense, and responsibly raised local food in the most sustainable way possible.

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The Food You Want From The Farmer You Know

Blue has a craving for dog food direct from the farm! For large orders of our local, premium dog food, go to our website and order (link in bio). We use a proprietary blend of our pastured non-GMO meats. You can always buy our dog food in smaller quantities @brickfarmbutcher #localdogfood #rawdogfood #pasturedmeat #pastureddogfood
Afternoon check on the sheep 🐑 It is dry out there. #pasturedlamb #greatpyrenees 
- - remember to order your turkey and holiday fixings from @brickfarmbutcher (link in bio)
I double dog dare you to not love Bob and Reba #greatpyrenees #maremma #guardiandogs
It’s time!!! Reserve your fresh, heritage, pastured turkey today through @brickfarmbutcher (website in the bio). We breed, incubate, hatch, and raise all of our turkeys on pasture in the fresh air. Their foraged diet is supplemented with a locally grown non-GMO feed. No hormones. No antibiotics. They are the most delicious birds you can buy! #pasturedturkey #heritageturkey #nongmo #thanksgivingturkey
Oh heeeeey! Um, so….I recently devoured my mate and am just looking for a place to lay thousands of eggs that will hatch simultaneously. This garage, perhaps? #prayingmantis #eggsac
Turkeys not knowing that the flash mob on the neighbor’s front lawn was so 2015. Or never. #pasturedturkeys #outofbounds
Labor Day Weekend farm walk.
Summer grazin’ #pasturedlambs
Olympic shedding day
Not sure what she thinks she’s getting away with.  #notachicken #flightrisk
Introducing Nelly to Rufo. New partnerships don’t always hold but it looks like this one will! #greatpyrenees #guardiandogs #turkeyguardian
Checking on the pigs to make sure the wallows are set. After adding a little more water 💦 I got several customers! #privacyplease
Thanks to @ediblejersey for featuring us in their summer issue! Full story link in bio. #summerissue2024
We lost a good boy this week. RIP Raffi. #greatpyrenees #guarddog
Farmer Jon out makin’ hay while the sun shines. #grassfed
Ever wonder what a whole lamb share looks like? Blueberry is really interested, too. A little TOO interested… If you have a question about lamb or pork animals shares, message us. We will be rolling out this direct-from-the-farm service very soon. #animalshares #pasturedmeat #stockyourfreezer #pasturedpork #pasturedlamb  #pasturedturkey #pasturedchicken #largeorders
Turkeys on the move! Finally old enough to handle fluctuations in temperature, these gangly ‘toddlers’ were walked out of the main brooder and into the open sided pen for the first time today. It took a minute, but they soon adapted to the light and the space. In 3 weeks they’ll be out in the field. Listen in the third slide for all the turkey talk! #humid #pasturedturkeys
What are you cooking tonight? We are enjoying this day and letting one of our #pasturedpork shoulders roast away. Get yours at @brickfarmbutcher Open 7 days, 11-6!
The ladies that lay finding a bit of shade on this warm day. #pasturedeggs #pasturedchickens
Lazy cat afternoon. Can you spot all the cats? #barncats
Happy Mother’s Day to our amazing mommas #lifeonthefarm
Commute #woodlotpigs
All the feels at @unionvillevineyards last night. Pig roast by @brickfarmtavern featuring @doublebrookfarm heritage pork, sides, local wine and bluegrass 🎶
Afternoon flock-check #greatpyrenees #katahdinsheep #gressfedlamb
Baby turkeys every day #poults #heritageturkeys
Best foot forward #woodlotpigs
It’s spring and that means baby turkeys 🦃 #poults #heritageturkeys
First turkey 🦃 poult of the season to hatch. Only about 2000 more to go. It’s going to get very busy.
Need our pasture-raised Double Brook meat for the grill? Come to the @hopewell_farm_works shop on the @brickfarmtavern campus and browse the selection of ready-to-cook cuts, sausages, ground meats, and more. Plus, eggs, bacon, house-made bread, sauces, pickles, spreads, raw dog food, broths, and stews. Store located adjacent to the Tavern.
Piggin’ out
Look who’s getting bird’s eye view of the field! #foxonafence
Check out the article on us - link in bio! #johndeeremagazine #thefurrowmagazine
We can’t wait for the fresh grass either #springhay #pasturedlamb
Even Farmer Jon took a break to marvel at Mother Nature #partialeclipse
As it turns out she wasn’t that well hidden! #nesting #pasturedturkey
Chickens, roosters, and their dogs #layers #pasturedeggs
What do you think, I was born yesterday? Why yes!
After a heavy snow the animals have the choice of hunkering down or playing in the fresh stuff. They all wait for spring and the fresh green grass. #pasturedreams
Good boy Raffi! #sheepguardian #greatpyrenees
Would a little warm sun be too much to ask? This little guy is nice and toasty (and sleeps in the dry barn by evening) but all beings big and small appreciate a bask in sun. ☀️ #pastureraised
This little guy in front was born at 3 lbs - usually lambs are born at 9 lbs. All reports after several days are that he’s doing great!
Drama in the barn. One ewe needed a lamb pulled. She was having a hard time getting up to nurse. Jon helped her lay to the side so she could gain her strength and still nurse. Little lambs need colostrum! It had been a scene in the barn - with lambs being born at a furious clip.
The lambs are coming fast and furious! 125 and counting. And we had a MIRACLE baby! The ewe in the first shot had a lamb 11 days ago and then had another lamb yesterday. Needless to say, big brother is a LOT bigger.
UPDATE!!! Fiona was adopted by a neighboring farm!! Are you looking for a grown and trained guard dog? Meet Fiona! She is excellent with people and is a great guard dog. The daughter of our best dog, Faith. We can’t keep her because she is not good with other dogs. She’s like Marlene Dietrich, she needs to work alone. Please message us if you are interested. All shots are up to date. She is about 4 years old.