Our two gilts, Toppy and Floppy are sisters and both spent time with a Large Black Boar named Templeton of Caton Acres fame. Templeton didn’t quite have the how-to of his role over the summer, apparently, because one afternoon recently … Continue reading
Way way back in the beginning of the beginning with Woven Meadows our goal has been cheese (with some bacon and eggs thrown in for good measure!). This is the most complicated part of our farming goals as it involves … Continue reading
It looks like this out of the dining room window: And this is what it looks like at our dining room table: Seeds are ordered and we can’t wait to start tiny seeds that grow into beautiful plants that offer … Continue reading
Yesterday was -15degrees when we went out to do chores. This morning the bed was really toasty and it was so tempting to just sink deeper into the warmth of the bed. But there might be a calf. Shadow was … Continue reading
This is part 2 that includes the animal updates on the sheep, goat, pigs, rabbit and dogs. If you’re interested in the poultry and cows see the previous post. This spring my mom was gushing over lambs. I explained that … Continue reading
I used to say we have everything but goats and horses …. now we have everything but horses (crossing my fingers on that one but not holding my breath ). So who are all these animals and what are they … Continue reading
Frequently visitors come to our farm. Mostly family in the beginning while stripping wallpaper and planting seeds and then very soon new friends started coming and we are always proud to show off our cows. When overnight guests visit we … Continue reading
When milking a flow emerges, a rhythm. You start from the top of the teat with your thumb and index finger squeezing and then you tighten your middle finger until you’ve squeezed your smallest finger, encouraging the milk down its … Continue reading
“I don’t know, I think I panicked,” Josh confessed, “we’re running out of options. I looked up to see one young cow that looked to be mostly Holstein, if not full blooded Holstein went for $400 more than we’d paid … Continue reading
We peered into the barn to get a look at which cow was coming next. And then it was her turn. Daisy’s! “Go high,” I said to Josh. I didn’t want to lose her. The bidding started. The auctioneer pointed … Continue reading