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Reserve Your Lambs!

Lambs will be weaned and available to sell by April 16th!

by Amy Wheeler March 24, 2023March 26, 2023
Castration Day

Castration Day

Today the Old Farmer’s Almanac said it was a “Best Day” for castrating livestock. I only had one ram lamb to do as the other 3 may have uses as rams in the future. Below I describe who gets castrated and some of the process. Be aware, it’s very descriptive, so you’ve been warned if…

by Amy Wheeler March 17, 2023
Blog Changes

Blog Changes

Changes are coming. Check out my latest blog to see just what they are! Amy

by Amy Wheeler March 15, 2023
A Wee Bit O’ Irish Over the Homestead Monday…

A Wee Bit O’ Irish Over the Homestead Monday…

A Rainbow over the home and no pot-o-gold! *sigh* This last week snow visited us again briefly. Enough to close school for the day but not enough to linger past about 1pm. Also, our chickens are on a roll right now and we’re overrun! Enjoy! Amy

by Amy Wheeler March 14, 2023March 27, 2023
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