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??? …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …