News & Events

Are You Ready for Thanksgiving? Double Brook Goodies at Brick Farm Market

Robin McConaughy

Robin McConaughy

**Please take note of our ADDED DAY at Brick Farm Market. We will be open the Monday before Thanksgiving for you to start picking up turkeys and roasts, get breads, cheeses, meats and all manner of snacks for you holiday feasting. We have brought in additional pastured eggs (among other dairy), so Jerry no longer has to release them from his private stash! I mean, just look at the stress he’s been under!

Double Brook FarmI was out in in the fields yesterday visiting with the chickens. Bill escorted me in to see the birds and dogs. That’s a lot of guard dog protection for this poultry!

Double Brook FarmThe divas chickens were happy that the frost was lifted and they could really get down to foraging.

Double Brook FarmIn other poultry news, we are gathering our strength for a major effort this weekend (have you ever tried catching a heritage bird? The expression ‘like a greased pig’ comes to mind…). All of the turkeys will be processed and readied for sale at the market. We have sold 350! That’s a lot of birds, but the crew is up to the challenge. All hands on deck!

Double Brook FarmOver by the woods, this porcine lovely (above) was assessing whether or not I had some scraps from our kitchen. Look at that shiny hair! How does she do it?? Argan oil?
I’ll have to ask Orlando…

Double Brook FarmOf course I couldn’t be near the pigs without also checking in on our friend, Gordita, the sheep who now lives with the pigs (yes, the one we still can’t catch). Check her out! The camera can’t even ‘catch’ her properly.

Double Brook FarmActually, it sort of looks like someone put a sheep cardboard cutout in the woods…

This is also the season that my favorite insect lays its eggs and fades into winter. I have spotted so many praying mantises around the farm. But this one took me by surprise because it STARED ME DOWN as I was photographing it.

Double Brook FarmIt literally snapped it’s head around. No, of course I didn’t scream and drop my camera. Much. But then she turned and gazed out toward the fields for a moment of reflection.

Double Brook FarmI hope you all get to enjoy such a moment of quiet before the whirlwind of the holidays…

Sharing is Caring

Did you enjoy this blog post and feel somebody else might? Please share…

Follow Along To See What Happens Next

Not yet a subscriber? Don't miss out! Get our FREE newsletter to get notified about upcoming news, events, and special offers from our Double Brook Farm shop.

(You won’t get spammed; scout's honor! Unsubscribe at any time. View our Privacy Policy.)

You Might Also Enjoy These Other Posts

Welcome 2025!

Well, that was a doozy. There were droughts, eclipses, drones, turkey breakouts, escaped dogs, and orphaned puppies. But we roll into 2025 with a renewed sense of purpose to serve our community and provide the highest quality, humanely raised meats around. **Please note, the market at Ottoburger will be reopening ...

DBF Turkeys on TV!

We are getting all the pieces of the puzzle in place for the big Thanksgiving push. And of course, the stars of the culinary show have once again become the stars of morning TV...

October This and That

As we roll into November we are very busy taking turkey orders, readying for Thanksgiving, and waiting for rain on our pastures. But in truth we are all also really enjoying the sunshine...

Follow Our Farm On Instagram

428 Posts
2.1K Followers

The Food You Want From The Farmer You Know

The puppies’ first day and night in the barn with the sheep. They will be paired with an older dog as soon as the cold weather breaks. For now they are cozy with the newborn lambs and the heat lamp. It’s a little bittersweet!
Looking for our pastured Double Brook meats or artisanal sausages and cured meats from Dougherty’s Artisanal Provisions @mariasmarkethopewell ? Looking for breakfast from the new Hopewell Farmer’s Cafe, or coffee and fresh-baked bread from @sourland_bread? Come to the new collaborative @hopewellfare at 65 E Broad for all these excellent local food items and more including pop-up Ottoburger nights, live music and other events. Check out the link in our bio for all the details and hours of the collaborators!
Babies of all sorts! Two little lambs, Leo and another male, who is yet unnamed, are being bottle fed up in the barn. And of course a glamour shot of Dotty out by the barn.
The moment is here. We have one male Pyrenees/Maremma (We are keeping 4 for the farm). If you are interested in either Duke or Samson, please reach out to us at info@doublebrookfarm.com. They are almost 8 weeks old can leave the farm at about 10 weeks. Up to date on shots and deworming. #greatpyreneespuppy #maremmasheepdog #puppies #guarddog