Kim Goodling, Author at Living with Gotlands

10 Jan 2017

Woven – the Interconnected Community Supporting Our Sheep

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Felting, Fiber Arts | 3

~Woven~ All that I do as a shepherd is part of an interconnected community of individuals, from sheep shearers, to veterinarians, to mills, to hay farmers, to local feed stores, and to knitters and fiber artists. Our lives are all woven together through my flock of sheep. This felted vest represents that woven community and our relationships, one to another. … Read More

4 Jan 2017

Beneath the Blanket of Snow

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Sheep Antics | 0

Beneath the blanket of snow that covers our farm, lush pastures rest and wait. Winter provides one the longest stretches of time when our pastures can rest before another grazing season begins. Rotational grazing is an important component in our sustainable farm practices. Each summer and fall, we utilize rotational grazing. We subdivide each of our fields into smaller … Read More

28 Dec 2016

Favorite Posts of 2016

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Life at VT Grand View Farm | 0

With 2016 drawing to a close, I thought I would take a peek at which posts you gravitated to the most in 2016. So here they are: Top Shepherding Posts How Can Sheep Survive Bitter Cold Weather-with Vermont winters, our flock must withstand snow, ice, and sometimes subzero weather. Here I shared the unique qualities that allow sheep to adapt … Read More

18 Dec 2016

Four Distinct Eating Habits in Sheep & the Personality Traits That Go With Them

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Raising Sheep | 0

Eating habits and personality traits seem to go hand in hand when it comes to sheep. Here are four distinctly different eating habits, and the personalities that go with them, in my flock of Gotland sheep. Social eaters enjoy the company of family and friends while eating. Food is essential to bonding and social interactions. Social eaters put the needs of others … Read More

15 Dec 2016

Last Minute Gifts for the Shepherd in Your Life

by Kim Goodling | posted in: Homesteading | 0

Last year, I gave you three gift ideas for the shepherd in your life. I thought I would add to that list for those of you still doing your holiday shopping. So here goes: Lamb Cam – During lambing season, we do round the clock barn checks to see if new lambs have arrived or if laboring moms are doing … Read More