We always say that, on the farm, it is 'easier to put water on than to take it off'. However, drastic drought and drastic rain both have their drawbacks. While our wells are deep and we are not having trouble keeping the water flowing, the animals definitely do not have the lush grasses that the NJ summers, hot as they … [Read more...]

So, we have come to a point where it really is better, less stressful, more predictable, and generally easier on the sows, to use an artificial insemination technique to impregnate. I didn't think this story would 'play' quite as well on social media, and Brett agreed. But it is an important step in our process and I … [Read more...]

So it has been a while since I've had the chance to post. A tornado of changes and farm activities have dominated the spring. It has been a productive but challenging time. For starters, we had a VERY cold spring and many lambs needed to come into the house to warm up. Even Grandma was put to work. Once the … [Read more...]

Reba and Rafi had a litter!  They are half Great Pyrenees and half Maremma (and 100% cute). These little guys are available April 6. Only 4 left... They are excellent family dogs and love giving and receiving attention. As guard dogs on the farm, they protect anything from chickens to cows. And they are … [Read more...]

We are growing and looking for a dedicated LIVESTOCK FARMER to work on our farm. If you love animals, enjoy working with farm equipment, want to work outside with a great team, and care about sustainability and humane animal treatment, we are a great place to work! The LIVESTOCK FARMER will be responsible … [Read more...]

Well, that was exhausting! Right in the middle of lambing season, the snow came in and the temps bottomed out. We did enjoy a few days of blissful sunshine and there was much basking in the sun. And bonding. But it was a stressful time for lambing on the ewes and the farmers. Lambs have to be … [Read more...]

It really has been 'A Year'. We've had so many ups...like bringing cattle back to the farm. And a successful sheep population explosion in the late winter. Really good mud baths. Ahhhhhh.... And a summer and fall that provided several cuttings of hay and plenty of fresh green grass for our … [Read more...]

We've reached that pinnacle of American culinary tradition: the Thanksgiving Holiday. People nation wide will be wrasslin' a 10-30 pound bird into their ovens with varying results. But customers fo the Double Brook Farm bird will have a much greater likelihood of success, because heritage birds are just plain awesome. … [Read more...]