Spring is coming, despite the continuing snowfall. We can tell because Shadow has started shedding her winter coat. Her transition from winter to summer fur is dramatic. It always makes us nervous because it’s so sudden and happens when it’s … Continue reading
**graphic pictures of a cow calving that ends in a still birth** *graphic meaning there is blood and a cows birthing parts shown in pictures* First note: Shadow, the cow, likes to roll in poop. That’s our guess. Hope, our … 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
If you follow us on facebook – and were watching for the updates yesterday – you’ll know yesterday was a roller coaster of emotions that ended in the sad discovery that Shadow’s calf was stillborn. It was six hours in … 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
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
When a good friend from Providence, RI asked when we were going to update the farm blog again, I realized it had been a while. I went back to look …. It’s been 3months! August, September, and now half of … Continue reading
“She’s here! She’s here!” my mom said to said to us frantically. I slowly came to consciousness and lifted my heavy head up to look at what time it was. One of our regular customers had said she’d be early. … 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