Its going to be a hot week and weekend. We prepare on the farm by moving animals to wooded areas and bringing in shade wagons for a respite from the sun. The pigs always appreciate a nice, goopy wallow in which to cool down. And the chickens have the chicken mobile, which has shade and nice airflow … [Read more...]

Well, it hasn't been the warmest spring...or the driest. But that means lots and lots of grass. Grass for eating, grass for lounging, grass for playing. Sometimes all three at once. And of course, grass for hay. We use the hay year round for bedding. And when I say "we"... I of course mean the pigs … [Read more...]

Well, Sassy has done a great job (and of course the secondary caregiver, Farmer Brett!).  All of her puppies are happy and healthy. Here is a bunch resting in the shade: Like youth everywhere, they cannot resist the siren song of mud and water. These cute little furballs are already outside, guarding … [Read more...]

There is a population explosion happening at the farm. Piglets, lambs and lambs and lambs, calves and...puppies! Yes, we have our first litter here at the farm. Sassy had a litter 2 weeks ago and they are adorable, 100% Great Pyrenees fluffballs. Sassy is doing great (but Brett might have lost some … [Read more...]

Our little nursery in the barn is overflowing! Piglets, calves, lambs and, shortly, a new litter if Great Pyrenees puppies will be among them. First and foremost, one of our Chester White sows had 15 piglets. That is surely a record for us (and likely for her). Here she is taking a well deserved break... There … [Read more...]

Spring is here and that means Easter is not far off (April 21). For Double Brook pastured meats and all kinds of delicious fare, please see our EASTER MENU from the Brick Farm Market (online order form on website) or make a reservation at the Brick Farm Tavern for our special Fire Roasted celebration. And please … [Read more...]

We spring ahead this Sunday, so it only makes sense that we should be looking ahead to the next season. In anticipation, the Red Barn Milk Company (our seasonal shake shack outpost in Ringoes) is hosting an OPEN HOUSE & JOB FAIR. Location: Red Barn Milk Company, 392 Stat Rte. 31, Ringoes, NJ Here's the … [Read more...]

Brett reported yesterday that we have an overachieving sow in our midst. 12 Berkshire/Chester White cross piglets for this Chester White sow. All snug and warm. The rest of the crew is looking to spring and some warmer temps. I think we're all ready. And some kudos for the Brick Farm Tavern...Top … [Read more...]