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Things are a bit chaotic in the farmyard at the moment. As I mentioned in the last post, last week the butcher pigs’ sleeping area became water logged and we turned them out into the cattle’s winter lots. Then when … Continue reading →

I love the look of pure, unadulterated joy on this frolicking pig’s face. With all of the water running through the place, the pigs’ sleeping area was full of water. So we turned them out and let them mingle in … Continue reading →

Despite yesterday’s tale of tragedy, today was a good day. First because of all you wonderful people that left such kind and encouraging comments. Second because of a couple of our customers, who were beyond understanding about an issue with … Continue reading →

then hopefully we’re covered for a while. First there was Madeline’s drowned piglet. Then, Sunday morning, Matt went out to do chores and found this: The little shed that we’d moved Madeline’s pigs into had burned to the ground during … Continue reading →

It’s been a long, eggless winter. 3 years ago: No post yesterday

This is one of our neighbor’s horses, standing on their hill, contemplating the sunset. I think we humans could take a lesson, be still, and contemplate the sunset on occasion.

The first pair of Canada geese to make a stop in our pasture this year. They’re even more a harbinger of spring than the robin here at SCF. 3 years ago: Garden fever 2 years ago: Sugar Creek Farm goes … Continue reading →

I wonder how long she stood there until she gave up and got her other foot muddy. 3 years ago: Chick fever 2 years ago: A river runs through it 1 year ago: Garden, March

And muddy calves Cute little muddy snouts! Mud facial, anyone? 3 years ago: Head to head 2 years ago: Perspective 1 year ago: Weird (and rather boring) things

Normally I love our creek. It’s serene, and calming, and attracts a wonderful variety of wildlife. But I don’t love it this time of year. All of the land around us drains right through the middle of our farm, water … Continue reading →