Lambs in the snow, ducks in the shower

surviving and thriving during recent winter storms

Temperatures are finally above freezing again for the first time in what seems like forever.

A winter weather sequence came through bringing deep cold, then a couple inches of snow/ice mix, then more deep cold, then about eight inches of snow.

We took measures to keep the sheep and goats’ water tanks (at least partially) unfrozen, and made sure they had plenty of hay to eat, straw for bedding, and shelter from the wind.

Three of our girls gave birth during the last big snowstorm. Three sets of boy-girl twins joined the family.

Mama Lhotse was first.

Then Mama Annapurna.

We suspected Annapurna’s babies were born in a difficult delivery. They were a bit pitiful and weak, and their bowels were not moving well. So they spend their first day under a heat lamp in the bath tub. Dr. Rachael got their bowels moving and tube-fed them some of Mama’s milk/colostrum.

Then they got sweaters and a nice nest in the barn.

Shallot was third in line.

The barn is starting to get crowded.

Two-plus weeks of bitter cold, eight to ten inches of ice and snow, and six new lambs (so far)! Winter is crazy!

Meanwhile, over the same time period our three dozen houseguests outgrew their brooder in the office and had to be moved to the shower.

Luckily we have Elijah to help with care and feeding of the ducks!

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We will be posting info soon about the pasture raised meat and eggs we’re selling this year. There will be many options to buy from us including direct from the farm, at a local farmers’ market, and through a new online platform we’re trying out.

We will also have information available soon about our spring Farm Day (mid-April).

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