The Smallest Gotland Quadruplet Lamb

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Magnus….the greatest My daughter says that everyone needs something to strive for….so we named the smallest Gotland quadruplet Magnus. He was the third lamb born, slipping into the world with hardly a notice by mom. She was busy cleaning off baby number 2. His body was so tiny, I almost thought the lamb was born dead, but his lungs took … Read More

Maple Sugaring – A Vermont Tradition

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Winter loosened her grip early this year, bringing sugar makers out from the warmth of their homes and into the woods to begin maple sugaring – a Vermont tradition. Steam now rises from sugar houses that dot the valleys as sugar makers, large and small, tend their fires. The warmer spring temperatures persuade the sugar maple trees to convert stored … Read More

Helpful Tips for Shepherds During Lambing

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Phew! Despite the whirl wind of activity the past two weeks, I have learned two helpful tips for shepherds this lambing season. Our lambing began on March 15, one day after our big snowstorm, and ended this past Wednesday. The day before the storm, we worked feverishly to tighten up our old barn. With lambs due any day, and wind … Read More

Three Things to Love About Gotlands – Part II

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Last week I began a series on three things to love about Gotlands. Gotland sheep are great for family farms. Their personalities make them easy keepers and a joy to be around. In my first post, I shared with you their playfulness and sense of adventure. Today, we will see their desire to converse and form a bond with their … Read More

Three Things to Love About Gotlands: Part I

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We have had Gotland sheep on our farm for two years now. In that time, we have discovered many things that we love about Gotlands and their personalities. I thought I would share with you some of our most favorite character traits. Gotland Sheep – Fun Loving & Playful It is a delight to go out and do chores each … Read More

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