Preparing For A Successful Sheep Breeding Season
October 30, 2023As the days begin to shorten, it’s time to start thinking about the sheep breeding season all those cute spring lambs frolicking around my pasture.
A Newborn Lamb Gets a Second Chance at Life
June 16, 2015When a lamb appeared on their doorstep, an animal sanctuary cleaned her up, fed her and welcomed her into the world.
3 Carcass Cut Sheets to Simplify Butchering
June 12, 2014Make butchering day easier with a plan for the meat cuts you and your customers want.
Helping Sheep Adjust To Life On A New Farm
May 5, 2014We have two new sheep on our farm. One is a young ewe named Tansy and the other is her newborn daughter, Pasha. They’re hair sheep—a mixture of Katahdin and Dorper.
15 Must-Have Items To Survive Lambing Season
April 22, 2014Stock your barn with everything you need to ensure your newborn lambs get a safe and healthy start to life on your farm.
Moroccan-style Lamb Shanks
March 12, 2014Photo by Judith Hausman Stew is good for you! Winter is still among us in the New York’s Hudson Valley where I live. The beets and potatoes at the farmers markets are getting a little wrinkled, but a few greens and fresh herbs, grown slowly under snow-dusted hoop houses, are beginning to show up. I […]
Braised Lamb with Chinese Flavors
November 13, 2013Photo by Judith Hausman Pair some lamb with some seasonal turnips. My local lamb share won’t be here until just before Christmas, but cool weather and a stash of dense yet mild Japanese turnips put me in mind of braised meats and warm Asian flavors. The recipe I chose was originally for short ribs and […]
Greek Lamb with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes and Orzo
July 27, 2012Allow the aroma of the Mediterranen to fill your kitchen while this lamb-and-tomato recipe simmers in the slow cooker.
Carrot: Our Small, Surprise Lamb
May 21, 2012This blog is for Abigail, who wanted to know more about having lambs. I said I’d blog about it when our next lamb arrived, and he’s here!
Bottle Baby Fever – Part 3
February 27, 2012Last week, we told you what to feed a lamb or kid; this week we’ll show you how to feed them with a bottle.
