With the sheep on pasture full time now, managing summer parasites becomes top priority on our farm. At this time of year, an over load of intestinal parasites is the primary cause of illness and even death in sheep, often effecting those with a compromised immune system, nursing ewes, or young lambs. I have found that the key to … Read More
Keeping fleeces clean is one of the most difficult challenges to combat on a sheep farm, and it all centers around chore time. Who would ever think that feeding sheep would be one of the most significant moments on a fiber farm? Sheep are like most other creatures, they talk with their mouths open, they dribble their food all over … Read More
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
Meet the lambs at VT Grand View Farm, one lamb a day. Day 4: Kajsa, 92.56% Gotland ewe lamb ~ shy and timid ~ mama’s girl.
Meet the lambs at VT Grand View Farm, one lamb a day. Day Two: Meet Kamila, 91.02% Gotland ewe ~ a bit independent and free spirited ~ always tap dancing and on the run.
