As we work our way through this episode in history, life on the farm goes on as usual. COVID-19 is a uniquely human experience. To that end, we, along with Brick Farm Market, Brick Farm Tavern and Red Barn Milk Company, have partnered with Working Meals, a branch of The Decency Foundation, to raise funds for displaced … [Read more...]

We are off to the races. With 600 turkey poults hatched already! First, there were many, many days of egg collecting, washing and placing in incubators. Then coming in at night and inspecting the eggs. Candling them for viability. Refilling the humidifier for the perfect conditions. And … [Read more...]

Vera is here...somewhere! Can you find her? The sheep have just been released to pasture and the grass is beautiful and they seem very content. Here is Nellie to say hello. This is such a nice time of year when the sheep can really dig into the fresh grass. And the dogs settle in around … [Read more...]

This is the time of year when we gather and clean turkey eggs morning and evening from our brood pen. The hens (and lucky toms) are guarded by Layla and Rufo. It is important to let them get fur and slobber all over you. Then, it's down to business. and I do mean down. As in, hands and knees. In case you are … [Read more...]

Hello to our farming and dining community. Today (March 19) we decided to close the Brick Farm Tavern until further notice. We will reopen again, but for now will err on the side of safety in the high-touch environment of restaurant cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you back when this cloud lifts. The Brick … [Read more...]

We hope that you are all well and taking the necessary precautions as we move through this very unique and stressful time. Things on the farm are progressing as usual, as we have high demand at the Brick Farm Market for staples such as meats, eggs and milk. We are determined to keep our shelves stocked with foods that … [Read more...]

A trip to the barn revealed over 100 lambs born in the past few weeks. And the lambs and ewes are doing so well. Of course, there are a lot of shenanigans... Lambs and kids racing in circles and climbing all over the hay bales while their mothers watch. Then they find just about any spot to take a … [Read more...]

This year, we are starting our lambing a little earlier and lambing in the barn. And we are lambing in stages. The babies seem to be doing just fine, as these two kids will agree. Lots of deep hay and warn sunshine. And the ewes have an easier time bonding in individual pens for a couple of days before … [Read more...]