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Introducing….Eli This lambing season, I have slept in our “Shepherds Room” in our B&B. Seems appropriate, don’t you think? This room is only 20 steps from the back mudroom door. I can make it to the barn in under 30 seconds time. I found that by sleeping downstairs, I can go out to the barn, check the ewes, and be … Read More
How can I possibly get anything done today with this in my barn yard??
. Our first lambs arrived early this morning! Congratulations Ina! Eva was born first followed by …. …her brother Eddie!
Sugarin’ season snuck up on us this year. It came early and it ended early. We just weren’t quite ready for it. We did end up making about 6 or 7 gallons of syrup, which will keep our family happy for almost a year. Today, the we took down all of our sap buckets, washed them, and have them drying.
Welcome Back Ina Lambing season is the time of year when my insecurities as a shepherd are revealed. Every year brings new challenges and new things to learn. This past week, we almost lost Ina. Ina is our head ewe; the leader of our flock. All of our other ewes know where they stand with her. We have built our … Read More