This spring and summer season has been a very busy one down here at the farm. I had 9 goat kids and 2 lambs born, my sheep flock has expanded to 6 members (2 rams and 4 ewes), and I have raised … Continue reading
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Here are some pictures from around Thames Farm, where I am working this summer! Registered Berkshire hogs Grass-fed Cattle Dorper/Katahdin cross sheep Pastured turkeys Broiler chicks Charlie the LGD, Nubian dairy goats, pasture views, horses … Continue reading
I use a deep-bedding method to bed down my goats during the winter, adding fresh bedding over top of each soiled layer. The lower layers compost, generating warmth, while the top is clean and fresh. While this is very helpful … Continue reading
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Spring has come on the farm! Even though the Spring equinox is not until Friday, the warm weather has caused everything to start growing/blooming. The sun is shining, the nectarine tree is blooming, the grass in the … Continue reading
It’s been busy here on the farm, so here’s an update for the last month: On the 4th of January, Charlotte had two healthy kids. Bucklings of course. LOL. The pigs have been in a paddock in the woods, cleared … Continue reading
Now that the pigs’ paddock in the woods is finished, the pigs (about 60# each already) are out on their pasture! (silvopasture, that is) The pigs are now happily rooting around, foraging (for nuts, roots, etc.), and generally enjoying themselves. … Continue reading
As I said in my earlier post on this subject (Homemade Herbal Dewormer Part 1), I am currently trying out a homemade herbal wormer recipe. The herbs arrived on Monday the 1st, and I mixed up the dewormer that afternoon. … Continue reading
Recently, the prices of both Hoegger’s and Molly’s Herbals dewormers went up. Because they are getting so expensive, I have done some research and have found some recipes for homemade herbal wormer. Check back soon for updates! This is the recipe … Continue reading