On these lazy hot days of summer, the barn offers some cool shady spots for relaxing. But there is always a flurry of activity as the piglets get a little bigger and 'jump the fence' from the pen with their mothers to peruse the surroundings. After ranging around a bit - they nestle in, back at the hut, for a … [Read more...]

Our first calf born on the farm for quite a while. Any name suggestions?? He is a Jersey-Brown Swiss cross and very cute - just hours old! Swiss Miss is a good mother and quite protective. Even as Brett was moving her calf. And especially when the dogs came roaming near. Sassy and Fiona are a … [Read more...]

Happy July! I know it's been a while since we've posted goings-on at the farm. It's been a wild ride during these strange, unpredictable times. But, with the onset of summer and the ability to be outside, life has come back to resemble something close to what it was, with many modifications. Out story was captured … [Read more...]

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...]