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...]

It's a good day to walk the fields and see what's happening. The sheep and goats are together enjoying the fresh grass, which is still quite lush after so much rain. The goats are the most curious. And come over to inspect. I mean, really close. It has been a tough couple of weeks for … [Read more...]

Our long-time Brick Farm Market employee, Dina, lost her husband, David, after a tough battle with COVID-19. David leaves behind Dina and their three sons; Jose, David and Daniel, and three daughters; Susanna, Cindy, and Tania. As you can imagine, it is a devastating loss. In an effort to support Dina and her family … [Read more...]

Wow, those were quite the hazy, hot and humid temps we had there. Coupled with the smoke blowing across the US from fires, it felt downright apocalyptic. Most vulnerable to the heat, the pigs have strategies to help them stay cool. First and foremost, there is nothing better than to nestle into a cooling mud … [Read more...]

I took a walk to the fields to check on the chickens and the dogs last week. The new chicken wagons are coming along! Jon was working on watering system. While the ladies went about their business. The roosters were preening around, making themselves heard. And Faith was patrolling and snoozing, … [Read more...]

First and foremost - the farm is looking for a full time Livestock Manager to work with the sheep and poultry. We have a great team and each member has responsibility for numerous areas on the farm, including animal care and feeding, maintenance of equipment, fields and fences, and mainly pitching in on all aspects of … [Read more...]