Yesterday, lambing really went off the rails. A few days ago, we noticed that ewe 1417 had developed a hernia-like lump on her side. Heartbroken, we had to acknowledge that she ruptured her prepubertal tendon. Uncomfortable and vulnerable to pushing and shoving from other sheep, we placed her in her own space so she couldContinue reading “Off the Rails”
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In the New Year
Another year, another opportunity. 2019 represented a turning point for our farm. With our yarn sales, we’ve reached a point of some sustainability. We are really grateful for everyone who has supported us in this by buying yarn, sharing a post or just by offering encouragement. If we are going to turn the climate crisisContinue reading “In the New Year”
More Sheep and Wool Festival Preparation
Just a taste of what I’m bringing to the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival this year. I have about 100 skeins of yarn, hot off the mill(?), soft, huggable pelts from lambs and adults, hand-carded batts, some natural and some hand-dyed, and patterns. My mom wrote a nifty new cowl pattern that we are excitedContinue reading “More Sheep and Wool Festival Preparation”
Preparing for the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival
Somehow, getting ready for my second Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival seems like it will be more challenging than the first. First, I am not currently certain whether I will have yarn or not for the show. With three weeks to go, it would be helpful to know if yarn is happening or not. Continue reading “Preparing for the Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival”
End of the Summer
The ram lambs left on the 12th of the month, so the flock is down to the girls all dining in the Donkey Pasture, and the boys, banished to mow the lawn and subsist on shrubs in the periphery of the fields. The guys were quite large when they left, and I’m lookingContinue reading “End of the Summer”
Talking about Solace
I’ve been feeling sad for the past week or so. Even though the attack in Orlando feels very personal to me, it’s not one particular event or situation that’s upsetting me. I think that it’s the tone of conversation I’ve seen over Orlando, Black Lives Matter, Brexit, the presidential election, and even topics that areContinue reading “Talking about Solace”
Lambs on the Lam
Matt and I were preparing dinner on Thursday, when we happened to look out the window. “Huh. Are those lambs out?” “Oh, yeah…two of them!” So I went out to get them. Here’s where we have a full display of lamb personalities. Todd Chavez, Bobolink’s friendly and ebullient son, ran straight up to me. HisContinue reading “Lambs on the Lam”
Several Lambs Later
My usual pattern is to write a little lamb story, and then maybe a post about shearing. I’ve done that before, so I’ll give you a brief synopsis of each: The sheep were shorn on February 21st, which is about a month and a half early relative to normal shearing times. We’ve had mostlyContinue reading “Several Lambs Later”