Monday, December 28, 2009
Winter on the Farm
Winter presents some interesting challenges for us. The pasture is dead and frozen, water freezes regularly, and the short days mean we do the majority of our animal care in the dark. On the bright side, the cattle aren't bothered at all by the cold or the snow, and it does make for some great pictures! The shorter work day also means we get some time to catch up on some indoor work and make plans for next year. Right now, we are both enjoying reading books by Gene Logsdon, and looking forward to attending the CCE grass-fed beef conference in January.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Big Thanks to Our Helpers!
Good Pasture Management
New Additions
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Free Range Eggs from Happy Chickens!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
New Bull Calf
Pastured Poultry Available 8/8 & 8/9
Colored Rangers are now available....will be around 4lbs dressed weight. These chickens are a French heritage breed renowned for their superior flavor, that thrive when raised on pasture. Email for availability.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Chicks for Sale: Brown and Colored Egg Layers
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Learning Center: Beef Cuts
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Chicken Tractor
Our "chicken tractor" is designed to be pulled around to fresh pasture every few days, and the wire mesh floor prevents predators from getting in at night, while allowing the manure to drop through....we get the benefits of extra fertilizer, and with all the hens scratching and foraging, we have our own soil enhancing system free of charge!
3 day old chicks
The Beginning....
Today is the first official day of Hickory Field Farm! Not only did we finally decide on a name, but we also made our first sale....8 adorable chicks to a very excited buyer from Connecticut. We have more chick sales happening this month, but come May we turn our attention to the cattle. More info to come on availability of fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, and fresh pastured roasting chickens!
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