News & Events
Summer Styles on the Farm
After a slightly cool spring, we are deep in the heat of summer. The animals have loved the rain and all the lush grasses that it brought. But the heat and those dire, smoky days??? Not so much. The sheep are prone to respiratory ailments and they did suffer in …
First Day of Spring
It's time to break out. All the animals have been rather placid and sedentary through the winter months. They eat hay that is delivered to a central location, so there is no real need to rotate pastures (though they have ample room to roam). And they are ready. Just waiting …
Lambs Everywhere
Happy New Year from the farm! We hope you had a restful holiday and family time. We are ready for this new year. We better be – lambing season has begun. We are thankful for the milder temps as the ewes are a lot more comfortable. Last year was frigid. …
Gearing up for Old St. Nick
Final preparations are being made for the holiday rush. Hams are being smoked, beef are being processed and aged and another round of turkeys will be be slaughtered for the festivities. But after the craziness of Thanksgiving, this is a much slower roll. We love this time of year because …
Thanksgiving Reminisce
We survived the big push of Thanksgiving turkey orders. And it was actually pretty darn smooth for harvesting 1100 fresh turkeys in 3 days. This year had it all… There was the obligatory picture of the last turkey bagged and tagged. The ritual weighing of the largest turkey of the …
Turkey Tip #1 – Order Your Turkey!
Turkey Order Link at bottom of post…AND HERE. There has been a LOT of talk about the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast this year. Across the United States, several forces are working against a normal supply of our annual fall protein obsession. Namely: avian flu, high gas prices, drought affecting …
Chicken Wagons on the Move
I went out to the pasture by Bayberry Road to see how the broilers were doing on pasture. Even in this dry summer, there are bugs and grasses to nourish the birds. And while the weather is good – it's the best diet around. We have 5 wagons with broilers, …
Bring on the Rain!
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 …
Not for the Romantics!
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 …
Well That Went Quickly
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 …
Guard Dog Puppies!
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 …
The Farm is Hiring!
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 …
Looking for a particular post? Try using the search box below…
What's Life On A Farm like?
Sign up for our 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.)