Boys will be boys... even sheep ones

We put the old ram in the pasture with the other sheep finally. You may remember he was reluctant to go when we moved them next door a few weeks ago and we ran out of daylight. With a few extra hands we convinced him to rejoin his herd. Trouble is... the younger ram had already assumed leadership! So.... what do you think these two boys did but get right to working out their differences.

First, you get the usual "I'm stronger than you" challenge. 

This is then followed by a mutual acceptance for the winner.

What you didn't see here was really funny! 

Right after I put the camera down, the looser (the younger ram and darker color ram)  decided to take a "sucker punch". He watched the older ram walk away victorious for a few seconds, and then proceeded to ram him in the behind! Knocked him forward a couple feet!  The winner just took it in stride as the looser's way of saving face, and ignored it. Fortunately they seem to be best of friends now. 

Adopt-a-lamb

Here is the proud new owner of a lost little lamb.  We had to put this one up for adoption. He was born last night but mom wouldn't let him nurse with his two siblings. But that's ok, he has a fun loving new home to go  to!

Farmer practicing for twins ?

What a hectic time March is! Babies born left and right, everything sprouting, predators abounding, seems like something new every day. And yet.. sometimes you just have to sit back and relax. Relaxing ... in farmer terms... means practicing something. In this case.. practicing for twins someday ;) Even though this little one is furry, he just joins in like one of  family!

Ok.. hold one steady... get the bottle in the right position on the other side... we can do this...

Looking good! Everyone is happy!

Now he's really getting into it

And of course, the after feeding kiss for a very sweet farm girl

Chicken egg supply is back up!

We have recovered from our lack of chicken eggs the last few weeks and have a bit of a supply back in stock! Today is the first delivery in a few weeks that hasn't drained all the stock. Those on the waitlist can expect to be added to full delivery next week!

Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Now... the ducks are a bit more of a challenge... still working with them...

update on births

The ups and downs of farm life...

The sheep are now up to 14 lambs again. There have been some ups and downs this year. One lamb got stuck in a fence and didn't make it, another seems to have somehow wandered off and got lost. A few more were born. As of last night we are back at 14 lambs. the one that could bond with its mom was successful though. Before we gave it to a new home the little guy made peace with the mom and is doing fine.

It was amazing and touching how many people responded to that lambs plight.... within hour of posting a notice here and on craigslist for a new home, we had literally dozens of calls. People willing to take the little ram in and raise him. Its so refreshing to see such kindness!

The goats have continued birthing. At the moment I lost count of babies born! Somewhere over a dozen. Most are perfectly fine, although we lost one out of a litter of 5 and one out of 4. The saddest news is one of the young first time moms didn't make it. A week after birth she mysteriously passed away with no warning. now we are raising her daughter, an orphan. We do not yet know the cause.

So ups and down.... ironically birth is the most dangerous aspect of life, accounting for most of the deaths on a farm. The irony of nature.

But at the end of the day, life abounds. Lambs and goat kids bouncing around happily as a new generation begins its journey in this world. Its inspiring to see the new life, the excitement, the circle of life continueing.

We invite you to come out for a visit, now is one of the best times of the year!